Custom Load Pins and Clevis Pins for Embedded Force Sensing

Load Force Measurement delivers rugged, precision-engineered pins for real-time load monitoring in dynamic applications
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Overview

Load Pins and Clevis Pins

Load pins and clevis pins provide an effective, compact solution for monitoring force in mechanical joints, hinges, and lifting systems without altering the original structure. These sensor-integrated pins replace standard hardware to measure shear and axial loads in real time, offering a seamless method for stress monitoring in harsh or constrained environments. Ideal for applications where traditional sensors aren’t practical, load pins offer both accuracy and durability. This page explores their capabilities, integration options, and use in demanding B2B applications. Load Force Measurement supports clients across North America with engineered pin solutions tailored to exact mechanical specifications. As a B2B-focused company, we help industrial teams integrate precision measurement into their existing lifting equipment, cranes, rigging systems, and structural supports. With decades of research, strict QA processes, and customer-driven innovation, Load Force Measurement makes embedded load monitoring simpler, smarter, and more effective

GAO Tek Precision Load Pin Sensor
Designed for marine, construction, and overhead lifting applications, offering millivolt or digital output.

GAO Tek Clevis-Integrated Sensor Assembly
Combines clevis mounting with internal strain gauge technology for compact force monitoring.

GAO RFID RFID-Enabled Load Pin Tag
Allows wireless identification and monitoring in mobile and remote pin deployments.

GAO Tek Vibration-Compensated Pin Sensor
Filters noise from equipment vibration to ensure consistent load readings in dynamic environments.

Software and Systems

GAO Tek Load Pin Monitoring Dashboard
Provides live force readings, historical trend analysis, and alert configurations.

GAO RFID Cloud Connector Suite
Enables centralized data access, secure storage, and remote diagnostics from sensor-enabled pins.

Core Components

Hardware Products (from GAO Tek & GAO RFID)

Partnerships

Engineered Load Pin Solutions with Trusted Partnerships

In addition to offering products and systems developed by our team and trusted partners for Load Pins and Clevis Pins, we are proud to carry top-tier technologies from Global Advanced Operations Tek Inc. (GAO Tek Inc.) and Global Advanced Operations RFID Inc. (GAO RFID Inc.). These reliable, high-quality products and systems enhance our ability to deliver comprehensive technologies, integrations, and services you can trust. Where relevant, we have provided direct links to select products and systems from GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc.

Key Features and Functionalities

Custom Machining for Drop-In Replacement of standard pins

Stainless Steel and IP67-Rated Construction for harsh environments

Multi-Axis Force Measurement for axial and radial loads

Built-in Signal Conditioning and Amplification for accurate outputs

Wireless Telemetry Options for data transmission without physical interfaces

Compatibility

  • Shackles, hinges, and clevis joints
  • Overhead lifting beams and crane rigging
  • Marine winches and tow bar systems
  • OEM assemblies for custom mechanical components
  • Wireless and wired monitoring networks

Applications

  • Overload prevention in lifting and towing operations
  • Embedded stress monitoring in rotating or hinged mechanisms
  • Force verification in hydraulic cylinder systems
  • Condition monitoring in offshore and mobile equipment
  • Structural analysis during prototype and fatigue testing

Industries We Serve

  • Oil and Gas
  • Construction and Heavy Equipment
  • Marine and Offshore Engineering
  • Aerospace Ground Support Systems
  • Transportation and Rail Maintenance
  • Utilities and Energy Distribution

Relevant U.S. and Canadian Industry Standards

Case Study 1: Offshore Lifting Application (Louisiana)

An offshore contractor upgraded standard shackle pins to Load Force Measurement’s custom load pins on deck cranes. The system transmitted live tension data to the control room, significantly improving crew safety during heavy lifting in turbulent sea conditions

Case Study 2: Rail Maintenance Vehicle Project (Illinois)

A rail maintenance equipment OEM embedded our clevis pin sensors into the armature of a rail tensioning vehicle. Operators gained accurate feedback on force exerted during track alignment, reducing component fatigue and improving alignment accuracy

Case Study 3: Forestry Equipment Retrofit (British Columbia)

A forestry equipment company in Canada integrated our IP-rated load pins into the hinge points of log grapples. Real-time load feedback helped reduce overloading incidents and improved hydraulic system response in rough terrain

Case Studies

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