{"title":"Load Cell - 5kg, Straight Bar (TAL220B)","handle":"load-cell-5kg-straight-bar-tal220b","url":"/products/load-cell-5kg-straight-bar-tal220b","description":"A straight bar load cell (strain gauge) that translates up to 5kg of force into an electrical signal. Made from aluminium alloy with four strain gauges in a Wheatstone bridge configuration, it measures electrical resistance changes proportional to the applied load.\n\nUse it to measure object weight, detect weight changes over time, or sense the presence of objects on a surface. Pair with an HX711 amplifier for easy integration with Arduino and other microcontrollers.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n5kg Capacity – Measures force up to 5kg\n\nWheatstone Bridge – Four strain gauges for accurate measurement\n\nAluminium Alloy – Durable construction\n\nIP65 Protection – Dust-tight and protected against water jets\n\nM5 Mounting Holes – Two through-holes for secure mounting\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nCapacity: 5kg\n\nMaterial: Aluminium alloy\n\nProtection: IP65\n\nMounting: 2× M5 through-holes\n\nWiring: Red (Exc+), Green (Sig+), Black (Exc−), White (Sig−)\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nDIY scales and weight measurement projects\nDetecting object presence on a surface\nMonitoring weight changes over time\nArduino and microcontroller-based force sensing\n\n\nResources\n\nGetting Started with Load Cells Guide\n","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"physical","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":6457,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-SEN-14729","price":37.31,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":1,"option1":"Default Title"}]}