MT-BLC-SUB01
Subminiature load buttons
Robotics fingertips & miniature instruments
- Diameter
- Ø6 / Ø8 / Ø9.5 mm
- Capacity
- 1–250 N
FUTEK, Burster & Minebea Load Cell Replacement Review
Request a futek compression load cell alternative, burster miniature load cell replacement or minebea load cell replacement with the exact original model and revision. Engineering reviews the complete interface before proposing an MT-BLC configuration.
Request a configuration review ↗| Outer diameter (OD) | Height (H) | Series / fit | Button radius | Capacity (N / kgf / lbf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ø6 / Ø8 / Ø9.5 mm | 2.8–4 mm | MT-BLC-SUB ↗Robotics fingertips & miniature instruments | Spherical; drawing-specific | 1 N / 0.102 kgf / 0.225 lbfto 250 N / 25.493 kgf / 56.202 lbf |
| Ø12.7 / Ø19 / Ø25.4 mm | Drawing-specific; 6.4 / 9.5 mm options | MT-BLC-LBM ↗Press-fit tooling & industrial fixtures | Spherical; drawing-specific | 50 N / 5.099 kgf / 11.24 lbfto 10,000 N / 1,019.716 kgf / 2,248.089 lbf |
| Drawing-specific | Drawing-specific | MT-BLC-THD ↗Switch, stop & ejector-pin testing | Spherical; drawing-specific | 10 N / 1.02 kgf / 2.248 lbfto 5,000 N / 509.858 kgf / 1,124.045 lbf |
LLB / LBM / 8411 references are a starting point
FUTEK LLB130, LLB210 and LLB250 enquiries route to MT-BLC-SUB; LLB300 and LLB350 to MT-BLC-THD. LBM, Interface LBS and Minebea compression button enquiries route to MT-BLC-LBM. Burster 8411 and 8523 enquiries require a drawing-level review. A series name alone does not establish interchangeability.
Five checks before approving a replacement
Send the original datasheet, outline drawing and the existing measurement electronics.
- Mechanical: OD, overall height, base contact, retention and cable exit.
- Loading: force range, preload, overload and spherical button radius.
- Electrical: bridge resistance, excitation, rated mV/V, pinout and shield termination.
- Measurement: non-linearity, hysteresis, repeatability, temperature effects and bandwidth.
- Validation: sample correlation against the current sensor in the intended fixture.
Compare a delivered configuration and a dated quote
Price and lead time depend on quantity, calibration, cable and electronics. Request prototype, multi-station and OEM quotations using the same acceptance criteria. All referenced marks belong to their owners; ButtonLoadCells.com is an independent Magatom division and is not affiliated with the referenced manufacturers.
Manufacturer references for your drawing review
These sources describe the original manufacturers’ products. They do not certify MT-BLC equivalence.
FUTEK LLB130 — official product and mounting information ↗FUTEK LLB130 — manufacturer outline drawing ↗Interface LBS — manufacturer catalog, load button section ↗Explore the matching sensor series.
MT-BLC-LBM02
Miniature button load cells
Press-fit tooling & industrial fixtures
- Diameter
- Ø12.7 / Ø19 / Ø25.4 mm
- Capacity
- 50–10,000 N
MT-BLC-THD03
Threaded button load cells
Switch, stop & ejector-pin testing
- Diameter
- Drawing-specific
- Capacity
- 10–5,000 N
Before you freeze the drawingFive questions about
Five questions about
compression measurement.
Need an application-specific answer?
Talk through your force path ↗
How do I choose a button load cell capacity?
Include preload, normal compression peaks and credible overloads. Select a range that resolves the minimum force of interest while leaving mechanical margin, and add a fixture overload stop.
Are kg, kgf and N interchangeable?
Kilograms describe mass. Use kgf when expressing force: 1 kgf = 9.80665 N. The tables show N, kgf and lbf together; dimensions and ratings remain model-specific.
Can you supply a drop-in replacement?
Send the complete original model, drawing revision, capacity and electronics details. We review mechanical and electrical interfaces and agree a sample correlation test before compatibility is confirmed.
Does a high-temperature cable upgrade change the sensor rating?
No. Cable, sensor body and amplifier ratings are separate. Request a +150°C or +200°C sensing configuration with the actual thermal conditions and agreed zero/span limits.
Can a load button connect directly to a PLC?
A bare mV/V bridge normally needs a compatible conditioner. Specify an MT-AMP-KIT with 0–10V, 4–20mA or an agreed RS485 interface, plus system calibration and force mapping.
From envelope to measurementA few millimetres.
Request a quote / sample A few millimetres.
A better force measurement.
Send OD × height, peak force and output. We’ll start with the fit.