Procter & Chester (Measurements) Ltd

Operating with a UKAS accredited ISO 9001 system, PCM has an experienced design team that can suggest and provides load cells and instrumentation.

If a standard design does not fit your requirements, we will design a custom load cell to fulfill your application. Quantity is not an issue, whether it is a one or multiple off.

We have a unique ability to respond quickly to bespoke projects. We listen to our customers and supply drawings and specifications which require customer authorization prior to manufacture. This ensures that you know what you are getting.

If the impossible has been requested using load cell technology, PCM will advise the customer so that they are fully aware of the limitations and together can agree on a solution or compromise on the specification.

The load cells PCM manufactures are strain gauge based using the Wheatstone bridge principle, converting an applied force (mechanical movement) into a linear electrical signal.

Inspection, Repair, Calibration, and Hire

PCM offers these services so that potentially expensive load cells/systems do not have to be disposed of unnecessarily. We will carry out an investigation of the parts and supply a quotation for the repair.

Our calibration facilities include a number of test machines that are independently verified every 12 months by a UKAS qualified engineer and test certificates issued. This allows PCM to offer a traceable in house calibration service. For more information click here.

If your application is a one-off test, or are unable to justify purchasing a load cell or system, PCM has a selection of load cells and instrumentation that are available for hire.

Strain Gauge Bonding Service

We work closely with our customers to provide a flexible service that meets their requirements, whether for a single strain gauge installation or volume, in house or on-site.

Often, our customers complete their own Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to provide enough data on where the strain gauges are to be located. With this data, PCM suggests the correct/most ideal strain gauge locations and type of installation.

As an independent company, PCM is able to choose the most ideal strain gauge, adhesive, coating, cable, etc for any particular application. Alternatively, of course, if the customer has a preference over what consumables/brands are used, then we will accommodate their request.

To complement our service we can hire a number of indicators and data loggers to capture the strain gauge data during the test.

All installations are supplied with documentation that details the consumables units, the finished installation readings, and strain gauge data.

PCM does not carry out test data analysis.

So, WhyPCM ?

To conclude, among the many advantages of choosing PCM to handle your load cell or strain gauging project, are:

Our experience in a wide range of industries.

In house design capabilities to provide bespoke solutions.

UKAS traceable in house testing and calibration facilities.

Our ability to install all types of strain gauges for short, medium, and long term tests.

We are equipped for on-site work. Our equipment is calibrated and PATS tested.

Processes and training covered under ISO 9001:2015. PCM does NOT subcontract strain gauging to third parties. This ensures an installation of integrity, quality, traceability, and delivery.

Instrumentation and load cell hire service.

We are an independent company, so we can select the most suitable parts for every project to ensure the best quality data.

Our workmanship comes with recommendations from organizations large and small as a result of clear communications and delivering the service and quality that customers expect, on time and within budget.