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LCM Systems - Solutions in Load Cell Technology
LCM Systems Ltd specialises in load measurement solutions that are utilised in many different industries worldwide. Established in 1984 to provide the yachting industry with precision load cells and readout systems, the company has grown rapidly, and now provides engineering and design expertise to market sectors including oil & gas, renewable energy, civil engineering, marine & offshore, aerospace, heavy lifting and process engineering.
We manufacture a comprehensive range of standard load cells and instrumentation, but a significant proportion of our business comes from the supply of bespoke products that are tailored to meet specific customer requirements. We can also manufacture load cells suitable for Zone 1 and 2 hazardous area applications, and pride ourselves on being able to provide innovative solutions to complex and challenging load measurement problems.
If you are new to load cells then please check out our What Is A Load Cell? article.
Our Load Cell & Instrumentation Products
All our products are designed and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver load measurement solutions to many industries around the world.
Load CellsDiscover more about our load cells. We understand the importance of choosing the right supplier and product for your application, |
Latest News
29th May 2026
Load Cells for Renewable Energy Projects
From wind to wave, from solar to structure, LCM Systems load cells help keep renewable energy projects running safely and efficiently.
15th May 2026
Load Pins for Aerospace Application
We have manufactured 36 of these load pins for an aerospace application where they will be fitted in a clevis arrangement to simultaneously measure forces in real time.
24th Apr 2026
Precision Machinist & Welding Operator Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for a full-time Precision Machinist & Welding Operator.
This hands-on role is suited to a motivated individual with a strong engineering background and a passion for precision manufacturing.
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Towing & Mooring Tension Load MonitoringLCM Systems towing tension monitoring systems have been designed to give vessel masters a direct reading of tension in the towing hawser during towing operations. The system comprises of load cell or a load pin installed in the towing hook, mooring hook or winch and a digital readout. It can also include an alarm that is programmed to trigger when overload thresholds have been reached. |
Cable Tension MonitoringOur range of products monitor cable tension through the use of load cells and instrumentation. The types of load cell employed includes load shackles, load links and load pins. Selection is dependent on several factors including space available, cable configuration and accuracy required. |
Quick Release Hooks (QRH)LCM Systems have supplied hundreds of load pins to quick release mooring hook OEMs and to end users. They can be supplied with amplified outputs, external greaseways and with cable glands and cables that meet individual customers specifications. We have also designed and supplied many ATEX/IECEx options for use in hazardous areas. |
Load Cell Markets
Power & Renewables IndustriesThe use of load cells in the generation of power is nothing new, but some of the latest energy sources being developed have certainly led to new applications for load measurement equipment. LCM Systems are at the forefront of load measurement solutions in this sector. |
Shipping & YachtingLCM Systems was formed in 1984 to satisfy the performance monitoring requirements of rigging in racing yachts. Since then we have expanded our customer base into wider areas of shipping and boat related applications. |
Other Markets & ApplicationsLCM Systems capabilities to offer load measurement solutions, inclusing load cells, load pins and asscoiated intrumentation can be demonstrated by some of the more unusual or specialised requirements that we have been asked to satisfy and find solutions for. |