In order to get high repeatability (low repeatability error) and low creep from a calibration class load cell, the following conditions need to be met:

• The cell sensing element must be mounted on a flat surface.

• The load cell sensing element must be rigidly fixed, meaning bolted down, to the structure.

• The load cell element should be torqued-down evenly to avoid distortion.

• Any threads used in the loading path should be pre-tensioned to avoid thread creep during the load cycle.

• All compressive forces should be applied absolutely perpendicular to the sensing element and any side loading should be avoided.

• All tensile forces should be applied to the load cell absolutely perpendicular to the sensing element.