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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, renewable energy, 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.
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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. |
Cable Tension MonitoringOur range of products monitor cable tension through the use of load cells and instrumentation. The types of load cell employed includes load shackles, load links and load pins. Selection is dependent on several factors including space available, cable configuration and accuracy required. |
Quick Release Hooks (QRH)LCM Systems have supplied hundreds of load pins to quick release mooring hook OEMs and to end users. They can be supplied with amplified outputs, external greaseways and with cable glands and cables that meet individual customers specifications. We have also designed and supplied many ATEX/IECEx options for use in hazardous areas. |
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. |