Hi guys, I hope you all are doing well 
I wanted to ask you a question about the load cell sensors like the one in attachment, I want to use it to measure car weight by using one sensor for a wheel. So the problem arises when the car needs to run over the sensor, at the beginning there will be force whose vector will not be 90° like on the picture.
Is it a normal situation for that kind of sensor or will it damage it? Maybe I should use linear bearings as a guide so i will only be possible for it go move only in a single axis?
Thanks for any advice!
When small airplanes (like mine, 2500 lbs max) are weighed, the scales used have a small ramp, and the plane is rolled up onto them (one per wheel).
Why not do the same for your planned measuring device?
Yes, you are right, that's exactly what I'm planning to do
So I'm worried that first most of the force will be pressed on a side, like the red arrow does, which could twist the sensor a little and I'm not sure if it won't damage the sensor.
Aren't the parts marked with green arrows the linear bearings or something similar which will prevent the sensor from "twisting"?
Thanks!
Normally the datasheet will say whats allowed, and whether readings are accurate.
Typical balances use multiple load cells to prevent any torquing happening, and
just sum the voltages from the cells to sum the forces on them.
Like in a scale used to measure human weight?
I wanted to avoid that due to high cost of the load cell. If that's the only one option that would leave me no choice but it would great if that kind of device could be made using one load sensor because I will need to make 4 of them
The issue is that the datasheet is unavailable and that's why I'm seeking general advices if it comes to the load sensors, or maybe someone has the datasheet for DYLF-102, anything greatly appreciated.
Thanks!