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Tank, silo and conveyor belt weighing: A safety bonus

SWC515 PINMOUNT weigh module
Sep 04, 2008
The new compact weigh module SWC515 PINMOUNT makes it possible to economically convert tanks, hoppers and conveyors into weighing systems that are simple and safe.
Universal Application
PINMOUNT weigh modules can be used both for static weighing and dynamic applications such as mixers and conveyors with a maximum capacity of 22.5 t. The weigh modules provide a complete solution, i.e. there are usually no further structural changes necessary. A 360° horizontal bumper and the rocker-pin load cell’s self-restoring feature ensure easiest installation and best accuracy. At any time the stabilizer option can be added in dynamic applications. Thus mixers and conveyors can be stabilized in a safe manner.
The PINMOUNT weigh modules are available in zinc plated steel and stainless steel for the food and pharmaceutical industry. The stainless steel SLC610 weighing cell used in the weighing module is hermetically sealed and protected from continuous immersion in water in line with IP68.

    
Safety First
PINMOUNT offers a unique combination of safety features and exceeds the usual market standards by far:

  • Symmetrically supported top plate for optimum distribution of stresses in the weigh module and tank leg; bending moments are minimized.
  • 360° horizontal bumpers, thus orientation of the weigh module is not critical.
  • Double lift-off safety device, single systems are standard in the market.
  • Safety down-stop to arrest the system in case of a total failure of the load cell.
  • Up to two optional stabilizers can be added to stabilize dynamic scales, unique in this range.
  • Rigidly aligned and locked for installation with or without the load cell. Damage to the load cell during installation is a thing of the past.
  • PINMOUNT design was optimized using the latest Finite Element Analysis (FEA) analysis methods. 


Global usage
The weighing cell SLC610 is certified as standard according to OIML R60 (Europe) and NTEP HB44 (USA) and also has Ex approvals ATEX 95 und FM. This allows the PINMOUNT weighing module to be used universally worldwide.