Load Cell Brands and Models Explained: Tedea-Huntleigh, Revere, Sensortronics and Celtron

Quick answer: the load cells we supply carry the brand names Tedea-Huntleigh, Revere, Sensortronics and Celtron. Public catalogues list all four as brands within Vishay Precision Group (VPG), so their datasheets and model numbering follow a similar style. Tedea-Huntleigh is strong in single point cells for small and medium scales, Revere in stainless and alloy steel cells for industrial use, Sensortronics in S-types and shear beams for process weighing, and Celtron in compression disks and shear web designs. This guide explains how to read the model numbers, gives a model index with capacities and uses, and helps you choose or match a model. It uses information from our product datasheets, so always confirm details on the product page.

Who makes these brands?

VPG is a precision sensor and weighing company. According to public product catalogues, Tedea-Huntleigh, Revere, Sensortronics and Celtron are brands within its load cell business, and VPG has described combining several leading load cell makers into one of the largest load cell and transducer manufacturers worldwide. One financial data page notes a move toward selling these products under the single name VPG Transducers, though the older brand names still appear in catalogues and on distributor sites. For wider context on who makes load cells, read best load cell manufacturers.

How to read a model number

Model numbers are not universal, but a few habits help.

• The base number is the family, such as 1042, 9363 or 65016.
• Letters and suffixes often show a variation: stainless steel, welded or hermetic sealing, an approval, or a digital version. For example, the ASC2 is the successor to the ASC and is compatible with it, and a W in 65016-W indicates the welded version.
• Capacity is usually chosen separately as an option on the product page, in kg, tonnes or lb. 1 lb is about 0.4536 kg, so 20,000 lb is about 9,072 kg.
• Check the datasheet for output, class, IP rating and dimensions before ordering or substituting.

Tedea-Huntleigh models

The model 240 page also attracts searches for “model 240” and “tedea huntleigh model 240”, so it is worth reading the datasheet-level detail there if you work with fillers and checkweighers.

Revere models

Sensortronics models

Celtron models

How to match or replace a model

1. Record the nameplate: brand, model, serial number, capacity, output (mV/V) and cable length.
2. Check the style: a single point cell cannot replace a shear beam or a column cell.
3. Check dimensions and mounting: hole spacing, thread and height.
4. Check electrical compatibility: output, resistance, 4-wire or 6-wire, and the junction box.
5. Check approvals: OIML R60 class, NTEP or hazardous area approvals if needed.
6. Match all cells in a multi-cell system where possible, so the outputs are matched.

Read buying load cells in Australia for cross-referencing advice, and weighbridge load cell replacement for a worked procedure.

What other brands do customers ask about?

Customers also search for other load cell makers by name, such as Mettler Toledo, Flintec, HBK, Zemic and Soemer. We list the facts we can verify about the larger makers in best load cell manufacturers. If you have a model from another brand, send us the number and we will tell you honestly whether we have a suitable match.

Choosing by application

This is a starting point only. Use the sizing guide to choose the capacity and check the datasheet for environment and approvals.

Why brand family matters for spares

Cells from the same family usually share a datasheet layout, output conventions and mounting styles, which makes it easier to find a matched spare years later. If you already use one family on site, keeping to it simplifies stocking. If you have a mixed fleet, record each cell’s brand, model and serial number in your asset register, so a replacement can be matched quickly.

Capacity naming: kg, tonnes and lb

Some models list capacity in pounds because they originated in the United States. Convert carefully: 1,000 lb is about 454 kg, 10,000 lb is about 4.5 tonnes and 100,000 lb is about 45.4 tonnes. Always confirm the capacity in the unit you work in before ordering, since a mistake of this kind can leave you with a cell that is the wrong size for the job.

Worked example: matching an old cell

A packaging line has a failed cell labelled with only a four-digit number and a capacity of 20 kg. The installer sends a photo and the cable length. We check the style (small single point cell), the platform size, the output and the threads, and compare them with the Model 1042 range (1 to 200 kg, compatible with platforms up to 400 by 400 mm). If the platform and mounting match, a 20 kg version could fit. If the line is washed down, the stainless Model 355 might suit better. In both cases the confirmation comes from the datasheet, not from the model number alone.

Ordering by model number: a short checklist

1. Quote the brand, the model and the capacity together.
2. State the unit (kg, tonnes or lb) for the capacity.
3. Say whether you need stainless steel, welded or hermetic sealing, or an approval such as OIML R60 or NTEP.
4. Give the cable length and any special connector.
5. State the quantity and whether the cells must be matched.
6. Say what the cell is for, so we can check the fit.

Spares strategy for multi-cell systems

For a tank on four cells or a weighbridge on six, keep one matched spare of the same model and capacity, and record the output of each installed cell. When a cell fails, you can fit the spare, trim and recalibrate without waiting for freight. For critical systems, test the spare occasionally so you know it still works.

When datasheets differ

Datasheets are revised, and options vary by capacity. If the datasheet for your capacity does not match what you see on the product page, ask us to confirm in writing. For anything safety-related, trade-related or hazardous-area-related, rely on the maker’s certificate for the exact version, not on a summary.

Keeping a model register

A simple spreadsheet listing the brand, model, capacity, output, serial number, location and install date of each cell saves hours when something fails. Add the calibration dates and any repairs. It is the single best habit for anyone who looks after several scales.

Three habits that prevent wrong orders

• Always quote the brand with the model number, since the same number can mean different things in different families.
• Always confirm the capacity unit, and the tolerance of the output, before you pay.
• Always keep a photo of the nameplate with the purchase record.

These small habits save a surprising amount of time and money when cells are replaced years after the original purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Are Tedea-Huntleigh and Revere the same?

Public catalogues list them as separate brands within the same group, VPG, each with its own product families.

What does the 355 stand for?

The number is a model family identifier, not a capacity. Capacity is chosen separately.

Can I swap a Celtron cell for a Revere cell?

Only after checking style, dimensions, output and approvals. They are not automatically interchangeable.

Where do I find a datasheet?

On each product page, and from the maker. Ask us if you need a particular version.

What if I only have an old model number?

Send it to us with a photo of the nameplate and we will look for a suitable current model.

Next steps

Browse the full shop, read the load cell shapes guide, or contact us with your model number.