All Texture Analysers contain a load cell for force measurement. Load cells are components that convert a mechanical force signal into an electrical signal. They work by deforming in response to the applied force (the deformation being well below the elastic limit of any component materials). In most load cell designs provided by Texture Analyser manufacturers, deflection is measured by strain gauges bonded at points on the load cell, although piezoelectric load cells are also available. The strain gauges provide an electrical signal proportion to the applied load.
