Loadpin: Accurate Force Measurement for Heavy Industrial Applications
Safety and reliability in lifting and crane applications
In environments where heavy loads are moved or hung, accurate force measurement is not a luxury but a requirement. Loadpin, also called a load pin, is an advanced force transducer that is specially designed for mounting in hinge points or shafts of industrial lifting systems.
For applications where safety, control, and precision are paramount, the loadpin offers a reliable measurement solution—proven in the offshore, maritime, logistics, and construction sectors, among others.
What is a load pin and how does it work?
Create a loadpin is a force sensor that measures the forces exerted on a pin or shaft. This pin is installed in strategic locations where forces are transmitted through a structural connection—for example, in lifting eyes, pulleys, anchor points, or winch shafts.
Typical applications:
- Hoist and crane systems
- Offshore and maritime installations
- Silo and tank roads
- Securing lifting movements
- Overload prevention in industrial machines
The load pin measures tensile or compressive force and converts this into an electronic signal, which is read out via an amplifier or monitoring system.
Why choose a professional load pin?
✓ Extremely robust and weather-resistant
Our load pins are specially developed for use in demanding conditions, such as offshore, corrosive environments or heavy industrial installations.
✓ High accuracy, even at high forces
Thanks to advanced strain gauge technology, our load pins guarantee high measurement accuracy, even with loads of up to tens of tons.
✓ Delivery and support in the Netherlands and Belgium
We supply custom load pins and offer support in regions such as Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Ghent, Antwerp, Bruges, Limburg, Zeeland and North Brabant.
✓ Customization possible
Every application is unique. We offer custom load pins in terms of diameter, measuring range, connectors, and signal output (including 4–20 mA, 0–10 V, CAN bus, digital interface).
Applications in various sectors
The load pin is often used where traditional load cells don't fit or where integration into existing structures is required. Some examples:
- Crane protection – real-time overload monitoring
- Locks and bridges – monitoring of moving parts
- Offshore lifting installations – measuring forces on drilling platforms or anchor points
- Shipping – measurement of towing lines, anchor chains and cable tension
- Wind energy – force measurements in towers or gondola anchoring
Request advice without obligation
Are you looking for a reliable and accurate loadpin for your industrial or maritime application? Contact our specialists for technical advice, product selection or a customized solution. We deliver throughout The Netherlands and Belgium, including on-site support if required.
You can buy a load pin from Dexman
We at Dexman know better than anyone that the right information is the most important thing. Because if a measurement is not correct, the solution is of no use to you. This applies not only to the solutions we offer, but also to the way in which we communicate. At Dexman, we stand for quality, service and solution orientation. In this, it is important to provide the right information, offer a good solution and be honest with each other.
Dexman is a supplier with a wide range of load cells, weighing platforms, pallet scales, crane scales, force sensors, torque meters, measuring amplifiers, pressure sensors, displacement sensors en Data Acquisition Systems. You can contact us for standard versions, but also for custom-made components and complete weighing solutions. The choice of the right components usually starts with extensive advice.
We are active in the following sectors: offshore, aerospace, logistics, agriculture, food and pharma. Thank you for your interest in Dexman products and services. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you..
If you have any questions, please contact with us to discuss your wishes.