Thin Load Cells for Small Weigh Scale Project

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Ava is working on a small weigh scale project with a maximum capacity of 40lbs and is seeking load cells that are 5mm thick or less. She has found the LCL load cell by Omega and some options from Chinese manufacturers but is looking for additional recommendations for thin load cells. The discussion includes a link to a specific load cell model, suggesting community engagement in sharing resources. Ava expresses her intention to share her circuit once the project progresses. The thread emphasizes the need for thin load cells suitable for lightweight applications.
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Hi,
I'm doing a project and an looking at building a small weigh scale and measure about 40lbs max (even lesser is ok as I'm learning). I'm looking for load cell thickness of 5mm or less (:smile:). I've one kitchen scale that I opened but that load cell is bigger.
I looked at the web and found LCL load cell by Omega (http://www.omega.com/pptst/LCL.html) and few by Chinese manufacturers (like this one here: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/30kg-150kg-300kg-planar-bean-load-cell-for-low-platform-scale-low-thin-scale-weight-sensor/32474908124.html ). I'm wondering if there are known thin load cells and am I missing any of them? Please let me know, really appreciate all suggestions and help!
I would be happy to post my circuit once I start building :smile:

Cheers,
Ava
 
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