Description
Features – Horseshoe Style Load Cell
- Provides reliable signals for well monitoring and pump-off control systems
- Designed and built to operate in severe field conditions
- Three point loading system
- Locking quick-release pin for easy and secure mounting
- Available with customer specific connector
- Custom capacities available
Product Details & Industry Applications
The C09A Horseshoe Style Load Cell is engineered to support and pumpjack monitoring systems by providing reliable load sensing in demanding field conditions. With a three-point loading system, this unit ensures consistent, accurate output and optimal stability under load. Its locking quick-release pin mounting system allows for rapid installation or removal, which is essential when servicing remote well sites.
Built to endure harsh environments, the C09A operates across a wide temperature range from –40 °F to 140 °F (–40 °C to 60 °C), and offers ±1% accuracy at full load. It supports safe overload up to 50%, which means it can absorb temporary load spikes without permanent damage.
Because it’s a horseshoe design, it can be quickly fitted around the sucker rod of the pumpjack assembly, making it easier to implement in retrofit situations or tight mechanical spaces. The design includes environmental sealing and robustness to resist corrosion and wear in field conditions. Custom connector options and capacities are also available to meet specialized deployment needs.
Key Benefits
- Reliable signal output for well monitoring and pump-off control systems
- Strong performance under severe field conditions
- Three-point loading ensures stability and repeatability
- Locking quick-release pin for easy mounting and maintenance
- Optional custom connector and capacity configurations
- Supports safe overload of 50%
- Accurate to ±1% at full load
- Temperature-rated from –40 °F to 140 °F
Industry Applications
The C09A Load Cell is used in a variety of oilfield and mechanical systems, including:
- Pumpjack systems — precisely monitor the force/load on sucker rods and balance weight for optimized pump performance
- Well monitoring / pump-off control — feed real-time tension data into control systems that decide when pumping should stop or slow
- Rod load analysis — detect off-balance or abnormal loading during operation
- Retrofit and upgrade applications — horseshoe design allows integration around existing structures or assemblies
- Testing setups & diagnostics — use in field test rigs to characterize loading behavior under variable conditions
- By delivering accurate, field-rated measurements in an adaptable form factor, the C09A supports improved maintenance decisions, safer operation, and better pump efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacities does the C09A support?
It is offered in 30,000 lb (13,600 kg) and 45,000 lb (20,400 kg) models.
How is the load cell secured?
Via a quick-release locking pin in its horseshoe structure, allowing fast installation or removal without full disassembly.
Can it tolerate temperature extremes?
Yes, it’s rated for –40 °F to 140 °F (–40 °C to 60 °C).
What about overload capacity?
It provides safe overload tolerance of 50% beyond its rated capacity.
Does it come with custom options?
Yes, custom capacities and connector styles are available to match site or system requirements.
Specifications
| Model C09A-30K | Model C09A-45K | |
| Weight Capacity | 30,000lb / 13,600kg | 45,000lb / 20,400kg |
| Accuracy | +/- 1% @ Full Load | |
| Operating Temperature | -40F to 140F / -40C to 60C | |
| Safe Overload | 50% | |
| Full Scale Output | 2mV/V @ full load | |
| Maximum Excitation | 15 V ac or DC | |
| Bridge Resistance | 1050 ohms nominal | |
| Approximate Shipping Weight | 13lb / 5.9kg | 15lb / 6.8kg |
| Specifications subject to change without notice. | ||
Documents
C09A-30K Mechanical Drawing
