Technical information

LOADCELL AND WEIGH GAUGE
IMPORTANT: Factory reconditioning
the loadcell and gauge
If the load-cell and gauge are damaged in
any way it is recommended that the unit is
returned to the factory for reconditioning.
The following instructions are provided for
those users who are competent and have
the necessary facilities to repair the unit.
Winget Limited cannot accept any
responsibility should users attempt to
carry out repairs.
Repairing the loadcell and gauge
General
The loadcell and gauge is a hydraulic
method of recording pressure exerted on
the loadcell button by the batch in the
weigh hopper.
The weigh gauge is mounted in a box on
the side of the mixer and connected by a
hydraulic pipe to the loadcell situated
under the weigh hopper.
The gauge calibration differs according to
the model of machine to which it is fitted.
The adjustable coloured pointers mounted
on the rim of the gauge can be set by the
operator to the aggregate proportions
required.
A protective lid is provided for the gauge
box to prevent damage when not in use.
The loadcells are of the 64.5 sq.cm. (10
sq.in. type and a load/pressure ratio of
10:1.
The loadcell and gauge is a closed circuit
and any leakage from anywhere in the
system will cause incorrect reading.
A screw is provided for zeroing the weigh
gauge needle to take into account
temperatures and variations in the weight
of the hopper due to build-up of materials.
Ensure that at all times there is a
minimum of 50mm (2") clearance between
the hopper bottom and the ground.
SERVICING 3.7