Vibrating Wire, Strain Gauge and Hydraulic Load Cells

Monitel supplies and installs load cell systems designed for maximum performance in Western Australia’s harshest conditions. From mining operations to large scale infrastructure works, our team has supported reliable load verification, structural monitoring and compliance reporting on countless sites.

For more information about our strain gauge, hydraulic and vibrating wire load cell models and how they can deliver real time, actionable insights, get in touch.

What Is a Load Cell?

A load cell is a transducer that converts force, load or weight into a measurable signal. Our team deploy load cells to measure axial loads in tiebacks, piles, props, struts and other load-bearing components. The signal can be either electrical or hydraulic and provides data critical in verifying design assumptions an ensuring long term structural stability.

At Monitel, we work with strain gauge, hydraulic and vibrating wire load cells, allowing us to match the right sensor to different sets of technical and environmental conditions.

Our Load Cell Services

Monitel offers a full suite of load cell monitoring services, supporting your operation from design through to reporting. Our approach ensures a functional system that integrates into broader monitoring and compliance frameworks.

Services include:

  • Tailored system design based on loading, geometry and access

  • Supply and installation of load cells

  • Integration with data loggers, remote telemetry and dashboards

  • Ongoing calibration checks and maintenance

  • Support with compliance documentation and technical reviews

Load cells can also be installed as a part of a multi-sensor monitoring system. View our full range and see how data can be assessed alongside pressure, vibration and displacement readings.

Our Load Cell Range

Strain Gauge Load Cells

Strain gauge load cells are one of the most commonly used sensors in structural and geotechnical engineering. They work by detecting microscopic strains in metal elements caused by an applied load. That strain is converted into a readable electrical signal.

Our strain gauge load cells are designed to perform in WA’s harshest conditions, offering high accuracy and long term performance in rugged conditions. They are ideal for:

  • Excavation and construction staging

  • Monitoring axial loads in piles or struts

  • Remote or automated data systems

  • Projects requiring high-frequency logging or alerts

Monitel consultants will work closely with your team to design the most effective configuration, whether it be standalone, embedded, or part of a larger system. Our strain gauge load cells can also be fitted with an amplifier.

Hydraulic Load Cells

Hydraulic load cells are an ideal alternative where electrical interference and long term stability are an ongoing concern for project works. They detect changes in fluid pressure caused by the applied load and are ideal for low maintenance and manual readout environments.

Hydraulic load cells are best for work involving:

  • Long-term monitoring in remote or corrosive areas

  • Projects with limited power or telemetry access

  • Load tracking on tailings facilities or structural supports

  • Redundancy in systems requiring multiple sensing technologies

Depending on your preferred data format, hydraulic systems can be fitted with Bourdon gauge readouts or digital pressure transducers.

Vibrating Wire Load Cells

VW load cells are a strong and stable solution for long term measurement. They work by converting changes in load into a shift in the frequency of a tension wire. That shift is then converted into measurable data visible on a dedicated readout or logger. They are well suited to environments where electrical noise and temperature fluctuations could affect conventional systems.

Monitel supplies vibrating wire load cells for:

  • Long-term structural monitoring in bridges, tunnels and retaining systems

  • Projects requiring minimal signal drift and high reliability

  • Remote sites with automated data logging and telemetry systems

  • Applications where redundancy with other vibrating wire sensors is preferred

We configure each vibrating wire load cell system to suit the load range, geometry and monitoring duration of your project.

Integrating Load Cells into Broader Monitoring Systems

Load cells aren’t standalone devices – they form a core part of larger geotechnical and structural monitoring plans. Our team can integrate load cell readings with:

  • Vibrating wire piezometers (pore pressure)

  • Inclinometers (movement)

  • Settlement plates and extensometers

  • Vibration or acceleration sensors

All information is centralised in user friendly dashboards that enable real time tracking, alert notifications and long term trend analysis.

Why Choose Monitel?

At Monitel, we pride ourselves on our product and brand agnostic approach. We’re not tied to any single model or manufacturer and will always select the most appropriate instrument for your site conditions and operational goals. Backed by decades of experience supporting WA operators, our team offer:

  • Experienced field installation services

  • Remote and automated data integration

  • Responsive technical and compliance support

Whether you’re in the early stages of planning or require urgent support for a live issue, we deploy flexible, tailored load cell solutions you can trust.

Speak With Us About Load Cell Solutions

For more information about installing or upgrading a load cell monitoring system, get in touch with Monitel. Our geotechnical instrumentation team are here to help you verify and maintain the performance of critical structures on your site.