Rice Lake RL32018 Single-Ended Beam Load Cell – 5,000 lb Capacity

The Rice Lake RL32018 5,000 lb load cell is a high-precision, industrial-grade single-ended beam load cell designed to handle medium to heavy weighing applications with exceptional accuracy and durability. Built from nickel-plated alloy steel and sealed to an IP66 environmental rating, this load cell performs reliably in harsh conditions, including washdown and dusty environments.

With a full scale output of 3.0 mV/V ±0.05%, the 5,000 lb RL32018 delivers stable signal response for consistent weight measurement. It supports a recommended excitation of 10 VDC (15 V max), features 400 ohm input resistance, and 350 ohm output resistance. The load cell is designed for use across a compensated temperature range of –14 °F to 104 °F, with an operating range up to 150 °F.

Certified for trade use under NTEP CC 18-106 and FM-approved, the RL32018 offers combined error of only ±0.017% full scale, making it ideal for legal-for-trade scales and regulated environments. It tolerates 150% safe overload and 100% safe sideload, ensuring long-term stability even under mechanical stress. Each unit includes a 20-foot integral cable and uses a standard 4-wire color-coded configuration for quick integration.

Perfect for use in platform scales, hopper systems, agricultural equipment, and industrial weighing platforms, the RL32018 in its 5,000 lb configuration offers a balance of strength, accuracy, and field-proven reliability.

Rice Lake RL32018-5000lbSE , Alloy Steel, Single-Ended Beam Load Cell

Name: Rice Lake RL32018-5000lbSE , Alloy Steel, Single-Ended Beam Load Cell
Brand: Rice Lake Weighing Systems
SKU: 189157

SKU: 189157

$312.00

Quantity

5,000 lb rated capacity for mid-to-heavy industrial use

Nickel-plated alloy steel construction for durability

Environmentally sealed to IP66 for protection in harsh environments

Full scale output of 3.0 mV/V ±0.05% for precise signal response

NTEP Certified (CC 18-106) and FM Approved for legal-for-trade and hazardous areas

±0.017% full scale combined error ensures high accuracy

150% safe overload and 100% safe sideload capacity

Operates reliably in temperatures from –14 °F to 104 °F (compensated range)

20-foot integral cable with standard 4-wire color coding

Ideal for platform scales, hoppers, batching systems, and agricultural applications
Full Scale Output:
3.0 mV/V ±0.05%, with mV/V/ohm calibration for improved signal consistency

Output Resistance:
350 ohms ±3 ohms

Input Resistance:
400 ohms ±20 ohms

Material and Finish:
Nickel-plated alloy steel for strength and corrosion resistance

Temperature Ranges:
Compensated: –14 °F to 104 °F (–10 °C to 40 °C)
Operating: 0 °F to 150 °F (–18 °C to 65 °C)

Environmental Sealing:
IP66-rated, environmentally sealed for dust and water protection

Safe Overload Capacity:
150% of full scale

Safe Sideload Capacity:
100% of full scale

Rated Excitation Voltage:
10 VDC recommended (15 VDC maximum)

Combined Error (Non-linearity + Hysteresis):
±0.017% of full scale

Insulation Resistance:
Greater than 5,000 megohms

Deflection at Full Capacity:
0.2 mm to 0.4 mm

Cable Length:
20 feet (6.1 meters), integral

Cable Color Code:
Red = +Excitation
Black = –Excitation
Green = +Signal
White = –Signal

Warranty:
Two-year limited manufacturer’s warranty

Certifications and Approvals:
NTEP Certified (CC 18-106)
FM Approved (cFMus: FM18US0307X)