Key Highlights
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Designed to meet the requirements for accurate platform weighing in compact spaces.
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Constructed from durable aluminum in a two-beam design for high immunity to side forces.
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Specially coated to provide reliable humidity resistance for long-term stability.
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Environmentally sealed to IP66 standards for protection against dust and water jets.
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Approved for commercial use with NTEP Certificate of Conformance 97-138.
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Supplied as a single, complete unit with 10 feet of attached PVC-jacketed cable.
The RL1042 aluminum single-point load cell is built around a precision two-beam design that effectively minimizes errors caused by off-center loading, a common challenge in platform scale applications. This design philosophy ensures consistent and accurate readings regardless of where an object is placed on the scale platform, up to its maximum recommended size of 16 by 16 inches. The unit's low-profile construction allows for integration into sleek scale designs without sacrificing performance or durability.
Engineered for resilience, the load cell features a protective coating and an IP66 environmental seal. This combination guards the sensitive internal components against humidity, dust, and temporary water jets, making it suitable for use in washdown areas, food processing environments, and other settings where exposure is a concern. With a combined error of just 0.02% of full scale and compliance with NTEP standards, the RL1042 provides the precision and legal-for-trade credibility required for commercial weighing operations.
| Specification | Details |
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| Capacity | 1 kg |
| Material/Finish | Aluminum |
| Full Scale Output | 2.0 mV/V |
| Combined Error | 0.02% full scale |
| Compensated Temperature Range | 14 °F to 104 °F (-10 °C to 40 °C) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °F to 150 °F (-18 °C to 65 °C) |
| Seal Type / Rating | IP66 |
| Safe Overload | 150% full scale |
| Rated Excitation | 5 to 10 VDC (15 V max) |
| Cable | 10 ft, 0.200 in PVC jacket |
| Platform Size (Max) | 16 × 16 in |
| Approvals | NTEP 97-138, FM |
| Warranty | 5-Year SellEton Warranty |
Equip your scale with the reliable precision of a Rice Lake load cell. Contact our team today to request pricing and confirm availability.
Free shipping: To the 48 contiguous states (residential, farm and rural deliveries may carry a carrier surcharge).
Ship date: Rice Lake Weighing Systems products ship on the maker's own lead time; we confirm the date when you order, or call 844-735-5386 before you buy.
Tracking: Emailed the moment your order ships.
Questions: (844) 735-5386 or info@selletonscales.com.








