Custom Load Pins and Clevis Pins for Embedded Force Sensing
Overview
Load Pins and Clevis Pins
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
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
- ASME B30.20
- ISO 17096
- API RP 2D
- CSA B354
- ANSI MH27.1
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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