Nearly 90% of Users Consider Pressure Sensors and Load Cells 'Important' in Operations; 'Safety Measures' Top Reason for Implementation

■ Survey on the Background and Applications of Pressure Sensors and Load Cells

From factory production lines to research facilities, pressure sensors and load cells (sensors that convert load into numerical values) are devices that make invisible 'force' visible through numbers.

But for what purpose are they actually introduced by those who use them in their daily operations, and how useful are they perceived to be?

In collaboration with Valcom Co., Ltd., a specialized manufacturer of digital pressure gauges and load meters, a survey was conducted on the 'Background and Applications of Pressure Sensors and Load Cells.' The survey targeted 32 men and women nationwide who indicated in a preliminary screening that they have used pressure sensors, pressure gauges, load cells, etc., in their work.

Survey Overview: 'Questionnaire on the Background and Applications of Pressure Sensors and Load Cells'

- Survey Method: Internet questionnaire
- Survey Period: May 22 – May 28, 2026
- Target Audience: Men and women nationwide who answered 'have used pressure sensors, pressure gauges, load cells, etc. in work' in a preliminary survey
- Valid Responses: 32 samples

■ 50.0% State Their Application is 'Pressure Management'

First, respondents were asked about the applications for which they have used pressure sensors, pressure gauges, and load cells in their operations.
The most common response was 'pressure management' at 50.0%. This was followed by 'quality inspection/quality control' and 'research/experiment purposes' at 31.3% each, 'leak testing' at 28.1%, and 'load management' at 21.9%.
Furthermore, 'production equipment monitoring' and 'safety monitoring' were both 12.5%, 'vacuum pressure management' was 9.4%, and 'tension management,' 'tank level management,' and 'other' were each 3.1%.

While pressure management accounted for half, quality inspection and research purposes also exceeded 30%. This suggests that a single device can serve multiple roles.

■ 90.7% Respond They are 'Important' in Operations

Next, when asked how important pressure sensors and load cells are in their operations, 59.4% said 'very important' and 31.3% said 'somewhat important,' meaning a combined 90.7% feel they are important. Conversely, 'not essential' was 6.3%, and 'not very important' was 3.1%.

■ 21.9% Say the Trigger for Implementation was 'Safety Measures'

When asked what triggered the implementation of pressure sensors and load cells, the most common response was 'safety measures' at 21.9%. This was followed by 'updating aging equipment' and 'other' at 18.8% each, and 'launching a new production line' at 15.6%. Other reasons included 'quality improvement' and 'regulatory compliance' at 9.4% each, and 'meeting customer requirements' at 6.3%.

Challenges that served as the background for implementation (Excerpts):
- Equipment was old and functionally poor.
- Aging of previously used machinery.
- Equipment research.
- For safety management.
- Production capacity dropped due to insufficient pressure.
- Carried out infrastructure (testing equipment and foundations) review work in conjunction with enhanced safety measures.

■ 21.9% Wanted to Solve Issues of 'Quality Stabilization' and 'Defect Reduction'

Regarding the specific issues they wanted to resolve through implementation, the most common were 'quality stabilization' and 'defect reduction,' both at 21.9%. This was followed by 'safety improvement' and 'other' at 18.8% each, 'streamlining maintenance and inspection' at 9.4%, 'speeding up anomaly detection' at 6.3%, and 'improving operational efficiency' at 3.1%.

■ 90.7% Respond Issues 'Improved' Post-Implementation

When asked to what extent their issues were resolved after implementation, 21.9% said 'greatly improved' and 68.8% said 'improved to some extent.' Combined, 90.7% experienced improvement. 'Hardly improved' was 6.3%, and 'did not improve much' was 3.1%.

Impressions and future expectations (Excerpts):
- Efficiency increased thanks to new equipment.
- Will continue to use them for a long time.
- Hope they become more widely adopted.
- Improvement in accuracy.
- Hope for further miniaturization.
- Expect not only accuracy but also components that last as long as possible.