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Conveyor Belt Scale
Product Manual
Mechanical Installation
2D component and installation drawings are available at
3D drawings are available by request.
A.
Recommended Tools
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Cutting torch and grinder
(remove idler mounting feet)
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Heavy duty drill or magnetic drill press
(drill u-bolt holes)
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Tape Measure
(measure idler distance)
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Angle finder or phone app
(measure conveyor angle)
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1/2
” socket and wrench
(load cell and speed sensor brackets )
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9/16” deep socket and wrench
(V-block, u-bolts, leveling bolts)
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String
(to level weighbridge idlers)
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Shim kit
(to adjust idler height)
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4 way screwdriver
(integrator mounting, integrator door, hose clamps)
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Small Belt-way screwdriver
(integrator wiring)
B.
Conveyor Design Recommendations
The following design suggestions are essential for best scale accuracy and repeatability.
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Reduce speed whenever possible to maximize belt load. Slow moving, heavily loaded belts
work better than fast moving, lightly loaded belts.
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Proper belt tension must result in 1%-2% deflection between idlers.
For example, 2% deflection is 1 inch sag in the belt over a 4 ft. idler spacing.
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Lower trough angles, 0
-35
, are preferred. Avoid 45
troughed idlers.
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Install a belt scraper to keep the belt clean.
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Cover the conveyor to shelter it from wind, rain and snow.
MOUNTING PIPE
AND
LEVELING
PLATES
MODIFIED
CEMA IDLER
LOAD CELL
ASSEMBLIES
SPEED
SENSOR
V-Block
CONVEYOR
FRAME
