Latest News

The latest news stories relating to our range of load cell and instrumentation products can be viewed below. This section will be updated regularly with application stories, articles, product updates and other interesting information relating to LCM Systems.

Oil, Gas and Offshore Markets - LCM Systems
Load Cells in the Oil & Gas Industry - Ensuring efficiency and safety
4th Jul 2024

In the oil and gas industry, precise measurement and control is critical for ensuring operational efficiency, safety and compliance with regulatory standards. Load cells play a crucial role in various applications within the oil and gas sector, from drilling and production to transportation and refining processes.

Crane and Lifting Market - LCM Systems
Load Cells in the Crane & Winch Industry- Ensuring efficiency and safety
4th Jul 2024

In the construction, manufacturing and maritime industries, cranes and winches are indispensable equipment for lifting, moving and positioning heavy loads. The precise measurement of loads is crucial for ensuring safety, optimising efficiency and preventing equipment overload.

Marine and Subsea Market - LCM Systems
Innovative Applications of Load Cells in the Aquaculture Sector
4th Jul 2024

Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish and aquatic plants, plays a significant role in meeting the growing demand for seafood worldwide.

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Load Cell Calibration Importance and Methods
4th Jul 2024

Load cells are critical components in various industrial and scientific applications, providing accurate measurement of force, weight and pressure.

load measurement solutions for industry worldwide
Choosing Load Cells for Harsh Environments - Considerations and Solutions
4th Jul 2024

In industrial settings where extreme temperatures, moisture, chemicals and mechanical stresses are prevalent, selecting the right load cells for measurement applications is crucial for ensuring accuracy, reliability and longevity.

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Understanding Load Cell Accuracy and Resolution
4th Jul 2024

In various industrial and scientific applications, load cells are relied upon to provide accurate measurements of force, weight and pressure.

100te ATEX compression load cells
100te ATEX Flat Top Load Cells
28th Jun 2024

We have recently sent six of these 100 tonne rated compression load cells to one of our UK customers who specialise in the supply of industrial weighing equipment.

20te Beam Load Cell
20 Tonne Beam Load Cells
14th Jun 2024

These custom design stainless steel beam load cells have been manufactured for a company that manufactures articulated loaders, dump trucks and utility vehicles for the underground mining industry.

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Farewell Steve!
7th Jun 2024

This week we said a fond goodbye to Steve Sargeant, who has been with LCM Systems since he purchased the company in 2001.

500kN Dual Bridge Toggle Load Links
500kN Dual Bridge Toggle Load Links
31st May 2024

These three toggle load links are on their way to Turkey to a container terminal, where they will be installed in RTGs (gantry cranes) to measure the weight of the containers being lifted.

270te ATEX Dual Bridge Load Cell
2700kN ATEX/IECEx Certified Dual Bridge Load Cells
24th May 2024

Safely delivered today to our customer in Italy were these ATEX/IECEx certifed compression load cells.