• Kistler Morse Automation Limited

Bolt-On Weighing, Vertical/Horizontal/Skirt Support

The thermally stable bolt on single axis Microcell or dual axis L-Cell can be used to convert existing storage vessels (metallic construction) into weighing systems. These sensors come with a range of signal processors to suit the application at hand. They can be mounted on the vertical leg supports in compression/tension, in shear on the horizontal supports or on the skirts in a special configuration. The accuracies of the system ranges from 0.25% to 5% depending on the vessel and the supports instrumented. The bolt-on systems have a stupendous MTBF of 75 years and are in operation in the country for more than 25 years in high capacity silo weighing systems in petrochemical, thermal power stations and steel. Capacity of the silo is no constraint as these bolt-on sensors measure the stress developed in the structure, can be used for force/stress measurement in structures like rails/bridges/towers/transmission lines/power transmission trains, etc. These sensors are the designers dream as the same sensor can measure in tension, compression as well as shear. In bending it has the limitations of stress levels it can take, consult factory for applications review.