VPG® Sensortronics® 65023A-5297 Alloy Steel, Single-ended Beam Load Cell

As of: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Standard Features

This model is manufactured from alloy steel, is nickel plated to provide protection from the elements and features mV/V/ohm calibration. It's available in three capacities and two lengths of load cell cable. The 1,000- and 2,500-pound capacities are equipped with 8.5 feet of cable, while the 5,000-pound capacity comes with 10 feet. This model was originally designed for Fairbanks Scales® under part number 65023-XX-5164.

Approvals

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65

65023A-5297 Load Cell Specifications

Full Scale Output:
3.0 mV/V
mV/V/ohm calibration

Output Resistance:
349 to 355 ohms

Input Resistance:
343 to 357 ohms

Material/Finish:
High-alloy steel, nickel plated

Temperature:
Compensated:
14 to 104 °F (-10 to 40 °C)
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

Combined Error:
0.02% full scale

Insulation Resistance:
5,000 megohm

Deflection at Capacity:
1,000 lb: 0.013 in
2,500 to 5,000 lb: 0.015 in

Cable Length:
1,000 to 2,500 lb: 8.5 ft
5,000 lb: 10 ft

Cable Diameter:
0.200 in
Polyurethane jacket

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

Warranty:
One-year limited

Approvals:
NTEP
cFMus

65023A-5297 Load Cell Dimensions

Rated Capacity	A1	A2	A3	B	C	D	E	F	G
lb/in
1,000 to 2,500	1/2-20 UNF	0.62	0.53	1.25	1.25	5.12	1.00	3.00	0.50
5,000 LE	3/4-16 UNF	0.75	0.78	1.50	1.50	6.75	1.50	3.75	0.75
LE=Large Envelope

Part #	Description	List Price
68825	5297 1,000lb 8.5ft Senstrs 3mV/V 350 OHM WW NTEP III 5 FM Matched output	List Price: $312.00
68824	5297 2,500lb 8.5ft Senstrs 3mV/V 350 OHM WW NTEP III 5 FM Matched output	List Price: $312.00
156957	5297 5000lb 10ft SENTRS 3mv/v 350 Ohm WW NTEP III 5 FM Matched output	List Price: $398.00

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