Specifications

Chapter 9: Ultramount Weigh Modules
Weigh Module Orientation
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Weigh Module
Orientation
In a typical tank scale application, three or four weigh modules would be used to
support the tank. Ultramount weigh modules can be oriented for tangential or radial
mounting as shown in Figure 9-2.
Figure 9-2: Plan View of Mounting Arrangements
Installation
The actual installation procedure will depend on the specific requirements of an
application. One of the first things to consider is the foundation on which the scale will
be placed. This is usually a concrete floor or steel support structure. Whichever you are
using, you will need to make sure that it is strong enough to remain rigid under the
weight of the full scale. The base plate bearing data in Table 9-1 lists the pressure that
each weigh module will exert on its foundation.
0972 Ultramount Weigh
Module kg
Base Plate Bearing
psi (K pascal)
Top Plate Bolts (Metric) Base Plate Bolts (Metric)
5 0.5 (3.66) (M12 x 1.75) (M10 x 1.5)
10 1.0 (7.32) (M12 x 1.75) (M10 x 1.5)
20 2.1 (14.65) (M12 x 1.75) (M10 x 1.5)
50 5.3 (36.62) (M12 x 1.75) (M10 x 1.5)
100 10.6 (73.23) (M12 x 1.75) (M10 x 1.5)
Bolts should be GR.5 / ASTM A325 minimum
Table 9-1: Ultramount Bearing Support and Mounting Bolt Sizes