Automated MTS Load Cell

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking sources for an Automated MTS Load Cell to replace the existing malfunctioning load cell on the Government-owned MTS Mini-Bionix 858 mechanical testing system. The replacement load cell must be fully compatible with the existing system and meet specific technical requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing the load cell transducer, removal of the existing load cell, fabrication and installation of any required interface plates, adapters, and mounting hardware, on-site installation, calibration, and operational verification. The FDA is looking for vendors who can provide a domestic end product or identify if only foreign end products are available. • The load cell transducer must be capable of measuring 0N to ±22,000N in tension and compression. • The load cell transducer must be capable of measuring 0Nm to ±200Nm in torsion. • The load cell transducer must be compatible with existing MTS controller hardware, software configuration, and data acquisition interfaces. • The contractor must provide all adapters, interface hardware, and accessories necessary to provide a fully operational solution. • On-site calibration shall be performed in accordance with applicable ASTM standards and include NIST-traceable calibration certificates.