Small load cells from kitchen scales

[bee]

I am looking for some small load cells around 10m/m dia(prob a bit optimistic) from some kitchen scales or such ,, Has anyone bought these cheap from ebay ect and recovered some parts successfully ,, I am looking for a couple for a project iam working on ,,Have found a few scales for sale on fleabay but not sure if they all have the load cells in them

Thanks

Bernie

 

[Reloadron]

Just about any digital type scale should have the strain gauge(s) you are looking for. You also may find this video interesting and informative. While I have not hacked a scale or harvested parts it should be relatively easy to do. I have worked pretty extensively with strain gauges which is what I believe you are after. The strain gauge being the heart of the load cell.

Ron

 

[bee]

Thanks ron

But i am thinking more like a button cell ,, I should just buy one of the cheap chinese scales and pull it to bits

I know you can buy just the button cell but $$$ scary
I will continue in my quest for said cell hehe

Thanks

Bernie

 

[Reloadron]

Hi Bernie

I doubt you will find a button type load cell in a simple scale. I use a good deal of button, pancake and other load cells at work. Yeah, tell me about the cost. Especially when you get into names like Lebow/Honeywell.

Cheaper Chinese made load cells are starting to turn up. I don't know of any specifically but there must be some button versions out there. What exactly are you trying to make or get done?

Ron