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LCM Systems - Solutions in Load Cell Technology
LCM Systems Ltd specialises in load measurement solutions that are utilised in many different industries worldwide. Established in 1984 to provide the yachting industry with precision load cells and readout systems, the company has grown rapidly, and now provides engineering and design expertise to market sectors including oil & gas, civil engineering, marine & offshore, aerospace, heavy lifting and process engineering.
We manufacture a comprehensive range of standard load cells and instrumentation, but a significant proportion of our business comes from the supply of bespoke products that are tailored to meet specific customer requirements. We can also manufacture load cells suitable for Zone 1 and 2 hazardous area applications, and pride ourselves on being able to provide innovative solutions to complex and challenging load measurement problems.
If you are new to load cells then please check out our What Is A Load Cell? article.
Our Load Cell & Instrumentation Products
All our products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver load measurement solutions to many industries around the world.
Load CellsDiscover more about our load cells. We understand the importance of choosing the right supplier and product for your application, |
Latest News
27th Jan 2023
16,800kN Dual Bridge/Bi-Directional Load Pins
Manufactured for one of our regular customers in The Netherlands were these four 16,800kN rated load pins. With a diameter of 340mm and 900mm long, each one weighs in at a hefty 620kgs.
20th Jan 2023
85te ATEX/IECEx Load Shackles for Mooring Application
Packed and ready for despatch are these 85te ATEX/IECEx certified load shackles, which will be used to monitor the loads in the mooring lines of an FSRU (Floating Storage and Regasification Unit).
21st Dec 2022
Due to a huge effort from our production and despatch staff, we have been able to despatch lots of orders ahead of the Christmas break. Well done LCM team!
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Winch Tension Monitoring & ControlLCM Systems solutions for winch tension monitoring includes replacing the existing load bearing pin in the winch sheave with a load pin, or a compression load cell meauring winch reaction. We can also supply instrumentation to interface with an existing control system. |
Centre of Gravity Weighing SystemsLCM Systems centre of gravity systems both weigh and calculate the centre of gravity of any large structure, including offshore oil rigs, boats, turbines and reactors. A typical system comprises of compression load cells and custom designed software that displays individual load cell readings, the total load and the centre of gravity of the module being weighed. |
Towing & Mooring Tension Load MonitoringLCM Systems towing tension monitoring systems have been designed to give vessel masters a direct reading of tension in the towing hawser during towing operations. The system comprises of load cell or a load pin installed in the towing hook, mooring hook or winch and a digital readout. It can also include an alarm that is programmed to trigger when overload thresholds have been reached. |
Load Cell Markets
Oil, Gas & Offshore IndustriesThe challenges and environmental factors associated with the offshore industry demand the very best in design, materials and testing. LCM Systems can provide ATEX and IECEx accreditation, along with Exd and Exi protection principles. We also host third party witnesses from Lloyds, DNV, ABS and more on a regular basis. |
Ports & Terminals IndustriesThere are many requirements for load cells and instrumentation in ports and terminals. Applications can include monitoring systems intended to protect assets and visiting assets alike. Monitoring is often required to satisfy the assets insurers but helps those with port authority also. |
Industrial & Process IndustriesMost commercially manufactured load cells are supplied for use in Industrial and Process installations. LCM Systems offer a weide range of products to suit the many different requirements for load cells and instrumentation. We have been supplying our solutions since 1984. |