VPG® Sensortronics® 65016 Alloy Steel, Double-ended Beam Load Cell

As of: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Standard Features

This load cell is nickel plated and features stainless steel side plates for environmental protection. The 65016 load cell is designed for center-loading compatibility with RL1600 tank-weighing assemblies. It has a capacity range from 1,000 to 75,000 pounds and comes with 25 feet of cable.

Approvals

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65

65016 Load Cell Specifications

Full Scale Output:
3.0 mV/V nominal

Output Resistance:
699 to 707 ohms

Input Resistance:
686 to 714 ohms

Material/Finish:
High-alloy steel, nickel plated

Temperature:
Operating:
0 to 150 °F (-18 to 65 °C)

Seal Type:
Environmentally sealed, IP67

Safe Overload:
150% full scale

Safe Sideload:
100% full scale

Rated Excitation:
5 to 10 V DC (15 V maximum)

Nonlinearity:
0.03% full scale

Hysteresis:
0.02% full scale

Insulation Resistance:
5,000 megohm

Cable Length:
25 ft

Cable Diameter:
1,000 to 25,000 lb: 0.200 in
50,000 to 75,000 lb: 0.301 in
Polyurethane jacket

Cable Color Code:
Red +Excitation
Black Excitation
Green +Signal
White -Signal

Warranty:
One-year limited

Approvals:
cFMus

65016 Load Cell Dimensions

Capacity	A1	A2	C	D	E	F	CONDUIT ADAPTER
lb/in
1,000 to 5,000	0.50	1.25	1.25	1.25	7.50	6.25	1/4-18 NPT
10,000 to 25,000	0.81	1.99	1.44	1.94	8.75	7.50	1/4-18 NPT
35,000	0.81	2.50	1.50	2.50	8.75	7.50	1/4-18 NPT
50,000	1.31	3.00	2.44	2.94	13.50	11.50	1/2-14 NPT
75,000	1.31	—	2.44	2.94	13.50	11.50	1/2-14 NPT
75,000lb capacity has a square center

Parts

Part #	Description

17268	Load Cell,DEB 65016-1K 1000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
17270	Load Cell,DEB 65016-1.5K 1500lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
17273	Load Cell,DEB 65016-2.5K 2500lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
17275	Load Cell,DEB 65016-5K 5000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
17277	Load Cell,DEB 65016-10K 10,000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
17279	Load Cell,DEB 65016-15K 15,000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
17281	Load Cell,DEB 65016-20K 20,000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
17282	Load Cell,DEB 65016-25K 25,000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
46498	Load Cell,DEB 65016-35K 35000lb 25ft Sensortronics 3mV/V 700 Ohm WW FM IP67
17284	Load Cell,DEB 65016-50K 50,000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm FM IP67 WW SENSTRS
25358	Load Cell,DEB 65016-75K 75,000lb 25ft 3mv/v 700 Ohm WW IP67 SENSTRS