Force sensor

As a professional force sensor manufacturer, we provide high-accuracy and reliable force sensors for measuring tension, compression, weight, and dynamic forces. Our sensors feature high sensitivity, fast response, excellent linearity, and long-term stability. We offer standard, semi-custom, and OEM/ODM force sensor solutions, with customizable ranges, dimensions, mounting, output signals, and protection ratings for industrial automation, robotics, smart manufacturing, testing equipment, and precision measurement.

What Is a Force Sensor?

A force sensor, also known as a load cell, is a device designed to measure and quantify mechanical forces such as tension, compression, and weight. It detects deformation or strain caused by an applied force and converts it into an electrical signal, typically voltage or current. Force sensors are widely used in industrial automation, robotics, automotive systems, medical equipment, and testing applications.

What Does a Force Sensor Do?

The primary function of a force sensor is to accurately detect and measure applied forces. Strain gauges typically detect changes in mechanical strain, which cause changes in electrical resistance. These changes are converted into measurable output signals proportional to the applied force, enabling precise force measurement, monitoring, control, and automation in demanding industrial applications.

Custom Sensor Solutions

Hansensol offers a wide range of force sensor models, designs, and configurations with matching accessories for diverse applications. We also develop custom force sensor solutions for seamless product integration. From design and sensor modifications to fully customized development, our OEM expertise supports reliable performance from prototyping to mass production and throughout the product lifecycle.

Your Trusted Force Sensor Manufacturer

Hansensol is a professional force sensor manufacturer and supplier in China, with more than 20 years of experience in sensor design and manufacturing. We provide reliable force measurement solutions for industrial applications, with expertise in high-precision sensors and customized sensor development.

Force Sensor OEM & ODM Customization

We offer flexible force sensor OEM and ODM services tailored to specific application requirements. Customers can customize sensor type, dimensions, measurement range, accuracy, output signals, calibration, materials, and environmental resistance. We also support custom branding and packaging, along with technical support to ensure reliable integration and consistent performance.

How Does a Force Sensor Work?

A force sensor measures applied force by detecting mechanical deformation or strain. Most strain gauge force sensors use a Wheatstone bridge. When force is applied, the strain gauges stretch or compress, changing their electrical resistance and unbalancing the bridge circuit. The resulting voltage signal is amplified and conditioned to provide a measurable output proportional to the applied force. After calibration, force sensors can deliver accurate data for weight, tension, and compression measurement in industrial automation, robotics, medical equipment, and testing systems.

Types of Force Sensors

There are several types of force sensors, each designed for different measurement requirements. Common types include strain gauge force sensors, piezoelectric force sensors, load cells, capacitive force sensors, magnetic force sensors, optical force sensors, fluid-based force sensors, and strain beam force sensors. Other specialized options include resistive, piezoresistive, acoustic force sensors, load pins, tactile force sensors, and 3-axis force sensors. Each technology offers different advantages for applications such as force measurement, weight sensing, robotics, automation, and precision testing.

Questions related to Force sensor

Are you a factory or a trading company?

We are a sensor factory, a professional sensor manufacturer and supplier with over 20 years of experience designing micro‑fused strain‑gauge pressure sensors. We provide ODM/OEM custom sensor services.
Do you offer OEM and ODM customization services?

As a professional sensor manufacturer in China, we have over 20 years of experience designing micro‑fused strain‑gauge pressure sensors. We offer OEM and ODM customization services.
How can I obtain the wholesale price list?

Please send an email to info@hansensol.cn or contact our customer service, and inform us of your market conditions and the MOQ for each order. We will send you our competitive price list as soon as possible.
Do you possess independent R&D capabilities?

Our engineering department consists of 10 staff members with R&D capabilities, enabling our sensor products to stay competitive. We regularly gather customer feedback to improve existing products and collect requirements for new‑product development. We also hold new‑product launch events every month.
What is the ordering process?

Inquiry — Please provide all clear requirements (product specifications, total quantity and packaging details).
Quotation — Our professional team will issue a formal quote covering all confirmed specifications.
Sampling — Confirm all quotation details and final samples.
Production — Mass production.
Shipment — Ocean or air delivery.
What payment methods do you accept?

As for payment methods, they depend on the total order amount.
How do you handle shipping?

Ocean freight, air freight, and courier services (TNT, DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.) are all available, at your discretion.
What is our average lead time?

Samples typically take 10‑20 days, depending on the product type. Bulk orders generally require around 35 days.