load cell accessories

A junction box typically offers environmental sealing and can include surge protection or signal conditioning, while a terminal strip is a simpler, open connection point. For outdoor or long-term monitoring, a junction box prevents moisture ingress and corrosion that can lead to erratic readings. Kingmach junction boxes use gasket-sealed enclosures and industry-standard gas discharge tubes for transient voltage suppression.

In most cases, yes. Our mounting bases and adapters follow common footprint and thread patterns used across the industry. We’ll provide detailed mechanical drawings so you can verify compatibility before ordering. If an off-the-shelf part doesn’t match, we can often machine a custom adapter with a short lead time.

We rely on IP-rated connectors, typically IP67 or IP68, with gold-plated contacts and rubber strain reliefs. The cable jacketing itself acts as a first line of defense; our standard polyurethane sheathing resists UV, abrasion, and water absorption. For added security, we recommend installing connector boots or conduit adapters, which are available as part of our cable assembly options.

Yes. We can supply load cells with integrated cables cut to your specified length and terminated with the required connector. This eliminates field splicing and reduces installation time. Standard lengths range from 2 m to 50 m, but we’ve produced custom lengths up to 200 m for deep borehole applications.

Our standard junction boxes incorporate gas discharge tube (GDT) circuits that clamp voltage spikes to a safe level, typically reacting within nanoseconds. For sites with extreme lightning exposure, we can add TVS diodes as a secondary stage. Each box includes a grounding lug that should be connected to a low-resistance earth ground for the protection to work effectively.