April 23, 2014, Depew, N.Y., USA –  Depew, N.Y., USA – PCB Load & Torque, a division of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., introduces a new technical handbook covering strain gage load cell applications and technology.  The PCB Load Cell Handbook provides engineers with a guide for selecting the right load cell for their test.

The handbook is a repository of technical expertise gathered over the past 30 years during which PCB® has been designing and manufacturing load cells.  Topics like strain gage basics, load cell classifications, applications, error analysis, and shunt calibration are covered.

Visit the PCB® website at www.pcb.com/TestMeasurement/Load.aspx to obtain a free copy of the handbook. For more information, please contact Technical Director Domenic El-Achkar at PCB Load & Torque Division located in Farmington Hills, Mich. at (716) 684-0002, or by email atdelachkar@pcb.com.

About PCB Load & Torque

PCB Load & Torque, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCB Piezotronics, Inc., the industry leader in sensor technology for more than 40 years. PCB Load & Torque manufactures high quality, competitively priced precision load cells, torque transducers and telemetry systems for test and measurement applications in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, medical rehabilitation, energy, and material testing. Located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, the A2LA accredited, ISO 9001 certified facility also offers calibration services for load, torque and related instrumentation. With a customer support team of more than 50 Field Sales and Customer Service Representatives and Application Engineers. PCB® proudly stands behind their products with services you value most, including toll-free customer service, 24-hour technical assistance, a global distribution network, and the industry’s only commitment to Total Customer Satisfaction. Visit us at www.pcb.com.