2D Load Cell - 2025-AS-01A-EN

Load Cell Installation

Introduction

This type of Load Cell is composed of a singular part, which makes it easier to use. Inside this Load Cell are two piezo sensors, one measuring Fz and the other measuring Fx.

In this example of standard assembly, you can see on the front side of the 200N load cell a sticker which is the calibration unit of each axis force, fz and fx, necessary to read correct value based on those reference value.

The 100N suspension assembled on it is used to limit the vibration induced by the sample during testing. There are several variations of suspensions depending on the maximum load it can be effective on.

Exemple of holder into their suspensions:

Required Tools and Components

Components:

Argon Load Cell

Argon Adapter Plate

Argon Quick Exchange

Slip Sleeve

Ball Holder Plate MM002059-00

Ball Holder

Optional Components:
o Extension Block
o Suspension Plate

Screws and Hardware:

(4x) 10-32 Screws - BM310612

(4x) 10-32 Screws - BM310320-5
SHCS 10-32 X .375" LG PLAIN 18-8 SST

(4x) ¼ inch button head screws

(4x) 8-32 Screws

Allen wrenches: 5/32", 9/64”

Select your instrument:

MFT-5000

MFT-2000 (or 2000A)

SMT-5000

MFT-5000 Application Type

Click Here to come back to the instrument selection

Rotary Application

Ball On Disk / Pin On Disk

Choose The Load Used:

Ultra Low Load: 0-0.5N

Low Load:
0-10N

Medium Load:
0-200N

High Load:
0-3000N

Ultra Low Load

Required Tools and Components - Ultra Low Load Argon

Components:

Ultra Low load Argon cell:

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: up to 100mN		SPN02012-2-368
Range: up to 500mN		SPN02012-2-369

Ultra low load suspension:

Sales Number	Range
SPN14008-499	5mN suspension
SPN14008-500	10mN suspension
SPN14008-501	20mN suspension
SPN14008-502	50mN suspension
SPN14008-503	100mN suspension
SPN14008-504	200mN suspension
SPN14008-505	500mN suspension
SPN14008-506	1000mN suspension

Ball

Glued in position

Screws and Hardware:

Phillips screwdriver

Imperial Allen keys

Ball and suspension installation

Preparation complete → Installation

Click here to install the load cell.

Low Load

Required Tools and Components - Low Load Argon

Components:

Low load Argon cell:

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: 0.005 to 1N	Resolution: 0.03 mN	SPN02012-3-357
Range: 0.025 to 5N	Resolution: 0.15 mN	SPN02012-3-358
Range: 0.05 to 10N	Resolution: 0.3 mN	SPN02012-3-359

Low load Suspension mounting clamp

Sales Number: SPN14039-513

L-shape Low load suspension

Sales Number	Range
SPN14015-508	0.5N suspension L shape
SPN14015-509	1N suspension L shape
SPN14015-510	5N suspension L shape
SPN14015-511	10N suspension L shape

Ball holder

For Balls ∅ 1.6 mm - SPN030026

For Balls ∅ 4 mm - SPN030029

For Balls ∅ 6-6.35 mm - SPN030027

Screws and Hardware:

Imperial Allen keys

Ball holder and suspension installation

Secure the suspension holder with the 4 screws using 5/64” Allen Key.

The labeled force represents the suspension capability, not the nominal operating force.

The suspension must operate within this specified range.
Exceeding this limit will lead to ineffective suspension operation.

Fix the suspension then secure it by tightening the side screw using 7/64” Allen key.

⚠️

Be careful not to overload the load cell while inserting the suspension.

You can install the suspension into the holder first before installing the holder on the load cell.

Or, as shown, you may insert a thin Allen key into the clamping gap during insertion to allow the part to slide in effortlessly.

Install or replace the ball from the ball holder, then hand-tighten the nut or using a wrench (optional).

Secure the ball holder once slide into the suspension by tightening the side screw using 3/32” Allen key.

⚠️

The ball holder must not touch the suspension base to ensure proper suspension operation.

It is possible to use a ball holder extension to reduce the Z distance to the sample in certain testing configurations.

Please contact Rtec Service for this specific matter.

Preparation complete → Installation

Click here to install the load cell.

Medium Load

Required Tools and Components - Medium Load Argon

Components:

Medium load argon load cell:

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: 0.1 to 20 N	Resolution: 0.6 mN	SPN02012-4-360
Range: 0.25 to 50 N	Resolution: 1.5 mN	SPN02012-4-361
Range: 1 to 200 N	Resolution: 6 mN	SPN02012-4-362

Suspension mounting clamp:

Sales Number: SPN14025-518

Medium load suspension:

Sales Number	Range
50N Suspension	SPN14036-515
200N Suspension	SPN14036-516

Universal Holder:

Universal ball holder up to 9.5 (pins 8mm)

SPN030024

Screws and Hardware:

Imperial Allen keys

Mounting the suspension

Choosing the right suspension purchased

A suspension is used to limit the vibration induced by the sample during testing.

There are several variations of suspensions depending on the maximum load it can be effective on.

It is recommended to select a suspension system with the closest higher load rating to the expected load.

Example

For a test at 30N, you would need to use the 50N suspension.
By doing so, you will mitigate the vibrations the most.

If you work at 48N it would be better to use a 100N suspension as the 50N suspension would not work for vibrations above 2N.

The labeled force represents the suspension capability, not the nominal operating force.
The suspension must be used within this specified range and exceeding this limit will lead to ineffective suspension operation.

Mount the suspension between the Argon Sensor and the Ball Holder
Plate by tightening the 2 captive screws using 9/64” Allen key.

The label of the suspension should face the same direction as the load cell sticker.

Pin/Ball holder installation

Preparation

Universal Ball holder Overview

1. Test Ball or Pin

Rtec balls catalog

E52100 Alloy Steel / HRC60

304 SSt / HRC25

440C SSt / HRC58

WC Tungsten Carbide / HRC75

SiN Silicon Nitride

Nonporous Alumina Ceramic balls

PTFE

Available Ball size :

1.6mm

3.9mm

6.3mm

9.5mm

12.7mm

Upper Sample Holder for Chamber

1200° Chamber

Upper Sample Holder for 1200℃ Chamber	Part no.
Ball Holder 9.5 mm ( 3/8")	SPN03U008H
Ball and Pin Holder 6.35 mm ( 1/4")	SPN03U008-1H
Ball Holder 3.175 mm ( 1/8")	SPN03U008-2H
Ball Holder 1.6 mm ( 1/16")	SPN03U008-3H

1000° Chamber

Upper Sample Holder for 1000℃ Chamber	Part no.
0.5 inch ball	SPN030060-55
0.375 inch ball	SPN030060-54
0.25 inch ball	SPN030060-53
3 mm ball	SPN030060-56
6mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-462
6.3mm diameter cylinder	SPN13108
9.5mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-463
12.7mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-464
15mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-465

2 . Nut

3. ER11 Collet

General metric range avalaible: from 1 mm to 7 mm (0.5 mm increments)

Each collet has a clamping range of 0.5 mm
ex: an ER11-3 mm collet can also clamp pins/balls with a 2.5-3.5 mm diameter.

4. Adjusting pin

This pin enables ball position adjustment within the collet.

5. Ball Holder

Holder Specification MSC 81197253

Collet Series	ER11
Shank Type	Straight
Through Coolant	No
Shank Diameter (Inch)	5/8

Minimum Collet Capacity (Decimal Inch)	0.0190
Maximum Collet Capacity (Decimal Inch)	0.2760
Overall Length (Inch)	3-1/2
Overall Length (Decimal Inch)	3.5
Actuator Type	Wrench
Shank Length (Decimal Inch)	3.0300
Collet Nut Diameter (Decimal Inch)	0.6200

6. Extension

For additional information or to place an order, please contact Rtec Support (contact information provided at the end of this manual).

The ball holder along with the provided collet can also accommodate circular pins.

Loosen the nut to free the ball.

Insert the adjusting pin into the holder, then the ball.
Provided for standard test: Ball, .250" (1/4") (6.350mm) Dia
E52100 100Cr6 grade 25 Alloy Steel.

Hold the holder vertically, so the ball is resting on the pin.
Using a 1/8" Allen key, fasten the screw inside the holder to slightly push the ball.

Once the ball is retracted enough, fasten the nut to secure it.

For preliminary testing: The ball may be reused by rotating it to expose a unworn contact surface.
For final measurements: It is recommended to employ a new ball for each test to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.

Extension holder

Use the extension only in particular cases where the ball holder cannot reach the sample.

Increasing the ball holder length can negatively affect test results, especially in reciprocating tests. Whenever possible, use the load cell extension block instead.

⚠️

This extension uses a left-hand (reverse) thread:

To tighten: rotate counter-clockwise
To loosen: rotate clockwise

(to reduce the distance towards the sample)

Installation

Use four 1/4” button head screws to secure the assembly to the load cell
and tighten using a 5/32” Allen wrench.
Then Insert the slip sleeve into the sensor mount.

Place the ball holder into the slip sleeve.

Mount the Ball Holder onto the suspension in the same manner as onto
the load cell using a 9/64” Allen wrench.

⚠️

It is recommended to install the ball holder as far as possible into the suspension while making sure that it does not hit the load cell when the suspension is fully compressed.

Manually adjust the Y Radius

To adjust the y radius you need to manually turn the knob to the desired radius.

The center of the Y radius setup being the 25mm mark, you can adjust the radius to +-25mm.

Preparation complete → Installation

Click here to install the load cell.

High Load (MFT-5000)

Required Tools and Components - High Load Argon

Components:

High load argon load cell

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: 2 to 400 N	Resolution: 12 mN	SPN02012-5-363
Range: 5 to 1000 N	Resolution: 30 mN	SPN02012-5-364
Range: 10 to 2000 N	Resolution: 60 mN	SPN02012-5-365
Range: 15 to 3000 N	Resolution: 90 mN	SPN02012-5-366

Suspension mounting clamp

High load suspension

Sales Number	Range
400N Suspension	SPN14036-517

Ball holder

Screws and Hardware:

Imperial Allen keys

Preparation complete → Installation

Click here to install the load cell.

Block On Disk

Choose The Load Used:

Medium Load:
0-200N

High Load:
0-3000N

Mounting the Argon Sensor (MFT-5000)

In most cases, the Argon adapter plate will already be installed. However, if
installation is required, follow these steps:

Mount the adaptor plate plate directly to the Quick Exchange base using the provided 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32” Allen wrench.

(Optional) Using the extension Block

(Optional) You can also use an extension block to reduce the distance between the load cell and the lower setup.

Without extension block (left) and with extension block (right)

Mount the block extension on the exchange plate with 4 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

Then the adaptor plate mounted on the extension block with 4 x 10-32 x .625” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

Install the load cell on the fast-exchange attachment by fastening the 4 captive screws using a 5/32" Allen wrench.

Align the sensor so that the ribbon cable port is on the right-hand side
when viewed from the front.

This ensures correct orientation in relation to the rear alignment features of the Quick Exchange.

Installing the Argon Sensor (MFT-5000)

Lower the Z-Axis all the way down using the jogbox.

Before installing the load cell

Lower the Z-Axis all the way down using the jogbox, to have access to the attachement.

Ensure the Y-stage is moved sufficiently backward to avoid obstruction.
Although unlikely to cause damage, improper placement may interfere with installation.

Slide the sensor assembly with the Quick Exchange into the MFT-5000
Quick Exchange Dock

Ensure first that the locking wings are forward.

The front of the load cell (Rtec logo and sticker) is facing you.

Lift the Argon Assembly up while tightening the Quick Exchange locks
outward

Always hold the sensor by its sides to avoid applying force on the sensors.

Make sure the assembly is firmly wedged up with no vertical play.

Connect the ribbon cable to the Argon Load Sensor.

The connector only fit one way.

Click here to proceed with the rotary module installation.

Reciprocating Application

Ball On Plate / Pin On Plate

Choose The Load Used:

Ultra Low Load: 0-0.5N

Low Load:
0-10N

Medium Load:
0-200N

High Load:
0-3000N

Block On Plate

Block Sample Quotation

Sliding Piston Ring On Cylindrical Liner

TRIBOCORROSION CONTAINER, PIN SAMPLE HOLDER

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122.3 KiB

Block-On-Ring Application

Ball On Ring / Pin On Ring

Block-On-Ring

Self-Adjusting Block holder preparation

The self-leveling block holder will ensure proper contact during the test.

Firstly ,loosen the 2 tightening screws using /16” Allen key.

Slide in the block sample into the block support

ASTM Rtec Block Catalog

HRC 58-62 Roughness 4-8 Uinch → D3704, G77, G176
SPN13136-145

HRC 27-33 Roughness 20-30 Uinch → D2714, D3704

HRC 58-62 Roughness 20-30 Uinch → D2509
SPN13136-146

Level the block sufficiently into the holder.

Tighten the securing screws on each side.

Block sample Quotation

Rtec Test Block Size: 0.620 x 0.250 x 0.4

L x l x h in inches

Reference : MM000128-XX

High Torque Block Holder

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88 KiB

Scratch Application

Select the Scratch method used:

SPN09008

Scratch Table

SPN04162

Scratch Head

Scratch Table

Scratch Head

Indentation Application

MTM Application

MFT-2000 Application Type

Click Here to come back to the instrument selection

Rotary Application

Ball On Disk / Pin On Disk

If the MFT-2000 has no XY Stage:

Installation upper Y axis and radius holder

Required Tools and Components

Components

Exchange plate and adapter plate

Argon load cells

Graphite plate

Holder plate

(Optional) Suspension

Ball/block holder

(Optional) Block extension

Screws and Hardware

4 x 6-32 x .250” screws

4 x 10-32 x .438” screws

4x BN610 M4 x 8 screws

Imperial Allen keys set

Metric Allen keys: 3mm

Step-by-Step Installation

Remove the current adapter and holder if present

Every accessories must be removed along with the graphite plate.

The graphite plate will be mounted back in the next part.

Install the adapter plate

Position the rectangular plate along the Y axis of the load cell to support the module.

6-32 x .250” long using 7/64” Allen wrench

Install the Y axis module

Firstly, lose the tightening screw on the right to free the upper plate and have access to each screws.

Move the upper plate to 40mm and re tighten the side screw.

Secure the upper module with 4 x M4 x 8 screws using a 3mm metric Allen key.

Move back the plate to thighten the 2 last screws.

Install the graphite plate and the holder

Fix the second adapter with four 6-32 x .400” screws using a 3mm metric Allen key.

Secure the graphite plate with four 6-32 x .250” screws long using 7/64” Allen wrench.

Tighten the two captive screws from the suspension using 9/64” Allen key.

Without suspension

Mount the graphite plate

Fix the holder with 4 x 10-32 x .438” using 5/32” Allen wrench

Center the holder to 0

50mm of total stroke length, considering 25mm is the center point.

⚠️

The side screws must be loosen first.

Adjust the micrometer screw to increase or decrease the Y offset manually.

Tighten the side screw.

Choose The Load Used:

Ultra Low Load: 0-0.5N

Low Load:
0-10N

Medium Load:
0-200N

Ultra Low Load

Required Tools and Components - Ultra Low Load Argon

Components:

Ultra Low load Argon cell:

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: up to 100mN		SPN02012-2-368
Range: up to 500mN		SPN02012-2-369

Ultra low load suspension:

Sales Number	Range
SPN14008-499	5mN suspension
SPN14008-500	10mN suspension
SPN14008-501	20mN suspension
SPN14008-502	50mN suspension
SPN14008-503	100mN suspension
SPN14008-504	200mN suspension
SPN14008-505	500mN suspension
SPN14008-506	1000mN suspension

Ball

Glued in position

Screws and Hardware:

Phillips screwdriver

Imperial Allen keys

Ball and suspension installation

Manually adjust the Y Radius

To adjust the y radius you need to manually turn the knob to the desired radius.

The center of the Y radius setup being the 25mm mark, you can adjust the radius to +-25mm.

Preparation complete → Installation

Click here to install the load cell.

Low Load

Required Tools and Components - Low Load Argon

Components:

Low load Argon cell:

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: 0.005 to 1N	Resolution: 0.03 mN	SPN02012-3-357
Range: 0.025 to 5N	Resolution: 0.15 mN	SPN02012-3-358
Range: 0.05 to 10N	Resolution: 0.3 mN	SPN02012-3-359

Low load Suspension mounting clamp

Sales Number: SPN14039-513

L-shape Low load suspension

Sales Number	Range
SPN14015-508	0.5N suspension L shape
SPN14015-509	1N suspension L shape
SPN14015-510	5N suspension L shape
SPN14015-511	10N suspension L shape

Ball holder

For Balls ∅ 1.6 mm - SPN030026

For Balls ∅ 4 mm - SPN030029

For Balls ∅ 6-6.35 mm - SPN030027

Screws and Hardware:

Imperial Allen keys

Ball holder and suspension installation

Secure the suspension holder with the 4 screws using 5/64” Allen Key.

The labeled force represents the suspension capability, not the nominal operating force.

The suspension must operate within this specified range.
Exceeding this limit will lead to ineffective suspension operation.

Fix the suspension then secure it by tightening the side screw using 7/64” Allen key.

⚠️

Be careful not to overload the load cell while inserting the suspension.

You can install the suspension into the holder first before installing the holder on the load cell.

Or, as shown, you may insert a thin Allen key into the clamping gap during insertion to allow the part to slide in effortlessly.

Install or replace the ball from the ball holder, then hand-tighten the nut or using a wrench (optional).

Secure the ball holder once slide into the suspension by tightening the side screw using 3/32” Allen key.

⚠️

The ball holder must not touch the suspension base to ensure proper suspension operation.

It is possible to use a ball holder extension to reduce the Z distance to the sample in certain testing configurations.

Please contact Rtec Service for this specific matter.

Manually adjust the Y Radius

To adjust the y radius you need to manually turn the knob to the desired radius.

The center of the Y radius setup being the 25mm mark, you can adjust the radius to +-25mm.

Preparation complete → Installation

Click here to install the load cell.

Medium Load

Required Tools and Components - Medium Load Argon

Components:

Medium load argon load cell:

Range	Resolution	Model Number
Range: 0.1 to 20 N	Resolution: 0.6 mN	SPN02012-4-360
Range: 0.25 to 50 N	Resolution: 1.5 mN	SPN02012-4-361
Range: 1 to 200 N	Resolution: 6 mN	SPN02012-4-362

Suspension mounting clamp:

Sales Number: SPN14025-518

Medium load suspension:

Sales Number	Range
50N Suspension	SPN14036-515
200N Suspension	SPN14036-516

Universal Holder:

Universal ball holder up to 9.5 (pins 8mm)

SPN030024

Screws and Hardware:

Imperial Allen keys

Mounting the suspension

Choosing the right suspension purchased

A suspension is used to limit the vibration induced by the sample during testing.

There are several variations of suspensions depending on the maximum load it can be effective on.

It is recommended to select a suspension system with the closest higher load rating to the expected load.

Example

For a test at 30N, you would need to use the 50N suspension.
By doing so, you will mitigate the vibrations the most.

If you work at 48N it would be better to use a 100N suspension as the 50N suspension would not work for vibrations above 2N.

Mount the suspension between the Argon Sensor and the Ball Holder
Plate by tightening the 2 captive screws using 9/64” Allen key.

The label of the suspension should face the same direction as the load cell sticker.

Pin/Ball holder installation

Preparation

Universal Ball holder Overview

1. Test Ball or Pin

Rtec balls catalog

E52100 Alloy Steel / HRC60

304 SSt / HRC25

440C SSt / HRC58

WC Tungsten Carbide / HRC75

SiN Silicon Nitride

Nonporous Alumina Ceramic balls

PTFE

Available Ball size :

1.6mm

3.9mm

6.3mm

9.5mm

12.7mm

Upper Sample Holder for Chamber

1200° Chamber

Upper Sample Holder for 1200℃ Chamber	Part no.
Ball Holder 9.5 mm ( 3/8")	SPN03U008H
Ball and Pin Holder 6.35 mm ( 1/4")	SPN03U008-1H
Ball Holder 3.175 mm ( 1/8")	SPN03U008-2H
Ball Holder 1.6 mm ( 1/16")	SPN03U008-3H

1000° Chamber

Upper Sample Holder for 1000℃ Chamber	Part no.
0.5 inch ball	SPN030060-55
0.375 inch ball	SPN030060-54
0.25 inch ball	SPN030060-53
3 mm ball	SPN030060-56
6mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-462
6.3mm diameter cylinder	SPN13108
9.5mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-463
12.7mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-464
15mm diameter cylinder	SPN030041-465

2 . Nut

3. ER11 Collet

General metric range avalaible: from 1 mm to 7 mm (0.5 mm increments)

Each collet has a clamping range of 0.5 mm
ex: an ER11-3 mm collet can also clamp pins/balls with a 2.5-3.5 mm diameter.

4. Adjusting pin

This pin enables ball position adjustment within the collet.

5. Ball Holder

Holder Specification MSC 81197253

Collet Series	ER11
Shank Type	Straight
Through Coolant	No
Shank Diameter (Inch)	5/8

Minimum Collet Capacity (Decimal Inch)	0.0190
Maximum Collet Capacity (Decimal Inch)	0.2760
Overall Length (Inch)	3-1/2
Overall Length (Decimal Inch)	3.5
Actuator Type	Wrench
Shank Length (Decimal Inch)	3.0300
Collet Nut Diameter (Decimal Inch)	0.6200

6. Extension

For additional information or to place an order, please contact Rtec Support (contact information provided at the end of this manual).

The ball holder along with the provided collet can also accommodate circular pins.

Loosen the nut to free the ball.

Insert the adjusting pin into the holder, then the ball.
Provided for standard test: Ball, .250" (1/4") (6.350mm) Dia
E52100 100Cr6 grade 25 Alloy Steel.

Hold the holder vertically, so the ball is resting on the pin.
Using a 1/8" Allen key, fasten the screw inside the holder to slightly push the ball.

Once the ball is retracted enough, fasten the nut to secure it.

Extension holder

Use the extension only in particular cases where the ball holder cannot reach the sample.

Increasing the ball holder length can negatively affect test results, especially in reciprocating tests. Whenever possible, use the load cell extension block instead.

⚠️

This extension uses a left-hand (reverse) thread:

To tighten: rotate counter-clockwise
To loosen: rotate clockwise

(to reduce the distance towards the sample)

Installation

Use four 1/4” button head screws to secure the assembly to the load cell
and tighten using a 5/32” Allen wrench.
Then Insert the slip sleeve into the sensor mount.

Place the ball holder into the slip sleeve.

Mount the Ball Holder onto the suspension in the same manner as onto
the load cell using a 9/64” Allen wrench.

⚠️

It is recommended to install the ball holder as far as possible into the suspension while making sure that it does not hit the load cell when the suspension is fully compressed.

Manually adjust the Y Radius

To adjust the y radius you need to manually turn the knob to the desired radius.

The center of the Y radius setup being the 25mm mark, you can adjust the radius to +-25mm.

Preparation complete → Installation

Click here to install the load cell.

Block On Disk

If the MFT-2000 has no XY Stage:

Installation upper Y axis and radius holder

Required Tools and Components

Components

Exchange plate and adapter plate

Argon load cells

Graphite plate

Holder plate

(Optional) Suspension

Ball/block holder

(Optional) Block extension

Screws and Hardware

4 x 6-32 x .250” screws

4 x 10-32 x .438” screws

4x BN610 M4 x 8 screws

Imperial Allen keys set

Metric Allen keys: 3mm

Step-by-Step Installation

Remove the current adapter and holder if present

Every accessories must be removed along with the graphite plate.

The graphite plate will be mounted back in the next part.

Install the adapter plate

Position the rectangular plate along the Y axis of the load cell to support the module.

6-32 x .250” long using 7/64” Allen wrench

Install the Y axis module

Firstly, lose the tightening screw on the right to free the upper plate and have access to each screws.

Move the upper plate to 40mm and re tighten the side screw.

Secure the upper module with 4 x M4 x 8 screws using a 3mm metric Allen key.

Move back the plate to thighten the 2 last screws.

Install the graphite plate and the holder

Fix the second adapter with four 6-32 x .400” screws using a 3mm metric Allen key.

Secure the graphite plate with four 6-32 x .250” screws long using 7/64” Allen wrench.

Tighten the two captive screws from the suspension using 9/64” Allen key.

Without suspension

Mount the graphite plate

Fix the holder with 4 x 10-32 x .438” using 5/32” Allen wrench

Center the holder to 0

50mm of total stroke length, considering 25mm is the center point.

⚠️

The side screws must be loosen first.

Adjust the micrometer screw to increase or decrease the Y offset manually.

Tighten the side screw.

Choose The Load Used:

Medium Load:
0-200N

Mounting the Argon Sensor (MFT-2000)

Install the load cell on the fast-exchange attachment by fastening the 4 captive screws using a 5/32" Allen wrench.

The narrow side of the fast exchange plate’s should point to the left of the front load cell as this side will fit into the back of the sliding support.

The front of the load cell is the face showing the Rtec logo and the unit calibration sticker.

(Optional) With Extension block:

(Optional) You can also use an extension block to reduce the distance between the load cell and the lower setup.

Mount the block extension on the exchange plate with 4 4 x 10-32 x 1.250” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

Then the adaptor plate mounted on the extension block with 4 x 10-32 x .625” long screws using 5/32 Allen wrench.

Install the load cell on the fast-exchange attachment by fastening the 4 captive screws using a 5/32" Allen wrench.

The narrow side of the fast exchange plate’s should point to the left of the front load cell as this side will fit into the back of the sliding support.