DLC-LP / IMPERIAL ENGINEERING SERIES
Low Profile & Miniature Doughnut Load Cells
Low profile donut load cell configurations for narrow axial gaps around small shafts and fasteners. The subminiature donut load cell selection starts with the complete installed stack, not the bare sensor height.
Configure DLC-LP & request quote ↗Drawing-led supply · one-piece modification inquiries · worldwide export quotation
IMPERIAL-FIRST CONFIGURATION TABLE
A 0.15 in height target needs a complete stack review
| Model (DLC-xxx) | Capacity (lbs / kN) | Center Bore ID (in / mm) | Outer Dia. OD (in / mm) | Height H (in / mm) | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLC-LP | 10–2,000 lbf0.044–8.896 kN | 0.12–0.75 in (3.048–19.05 mm), selected options | Per approved drawingSpecify maximum in / mm | Down to 0.15 in (3.81 mm), selected designs | 7-day machining optionConfirm configuration & dispatch |
Control contact stress, alignment and peak load
Very small height leaves little room for support and alignment errors. Include washer thickness, cable exit clearance and the minimum force resolution in the installation review.
Material & configuration evidence
17-4PH stainless steel design option; final thickness, load rating and sensitivity are reviewed as a combined configuration.
DLC-LP configuration decisions
- Selected designs target a 0.15 in (3.81 mm) sensor height for restricted axial space.
- 10–2,000 lbf capacity directions support small fixtures without implying every bore / height combination is available.
- A short force path can suit precision screw shoulders, valve testing and compact instrument assemblies.
Verify compression calibration in the intended fixture
Ask for low-force calibration resolution, zero stability, repeatability and installed zero shift. Verify that the selected instrument can resolve the signal at the lowest working force.
Agree rated force, approved drawing revision, excitation, sensitivity, cable / connector pinout and acceptance points before releasing a sample. Request configuration-specific dimensional and calibration records rather than inferring them from a series name.
Review the force path and mV/V example →Where DLC-LP fits the assembly
- Precision medical-device development fixtures
- Miniature screw shoulder preload
- Semiconductor valve actuation force checks
Application examples define a selection direction. They do not establish medical, aerospace or safety-system approval.
DLC-LP bore, output and ordering questions
Is a doughnut load cell different from a donut load cell?
The two spellings describe the same annular sensor style. The DLC-LP page combines low-profile and miniature configurations so bore, load and installed height can be evaluated together.
Is every DLC-LP sensor 0.15 inch high?
No. That is a minimum design direction for selected configurations. Capacity, bore, material, mounting and loading requirements determine the released drawing.
FAST-TRACK ENGINEERING RFQ
Send DLC-LP force, bore and mounting requirements.
Choose the load-bearing washers, paired interface or bottom-thread modification below. Your configuration and selected add-ons travel together to engineering.