5.1.4 Supplementary classifications

Load cells shall also be classified by the intended manner in which a load is applied to the load cell wherever there would be a risk of confusing the manner of loading (i.e. compression loading, tension loading or universal). A load cell may bear different classifications according to the intended manner in which a load is applied to the load cell. The manner of loading for which the classification(s) applies(y) shall be specified. For multiple capacity load cells, each capacity shall be classified separately.