Specifications

Chapter 7: Flexmount HD Weigh Modules
Sizing Weigh Modules
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Flexmount HD Weigh Modules
Flexmount HD weigh modules are heavy-capacity units designed for static loading
applications such as tanks, hoppers, and vessels. Typically, the only force that needs to
be considered is the weight of the tank and its contents (the vertical force pressing down
on the top plate of the weigh module). Each weigh module has five basic components,
which are shown in Figure 7-1.
Figure 7-1: Flexmount HD Weigh Module
Base Plate: This bottom plate is bolted or welded to the floor, foundation, or other
support structure to hold the weigh module in place.
Load Cell: This transducer uses a strain gauge to convert the mechanical force exerted
by the weight of a tank into an electric signal that provides a weight reading on an
indicator. The torsion-ring load cell is bolted to the weigh module’s base plate.
Base Plate
Load Cell
Load Pin
Top Plate
Hold-Down Bolt