Forces On The Probe
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Centurion
Guided Radar
Probe Type
Tensile Force
A04 (4mm flexible cable @ 20ºC)
5kN
A08 (8mm flexible cable @ 20ºC)
19kN
Probe Type
Lateral Force
B08 (8mm rigid probe @ 20ºC)
2kN
C35 (Coaxial Probe 1 @ 20ºC)
4kN
Forces on the probe
Tensile forces are heavily dependent on the viscosity and abrasive characteristics of the product in the vessel.
Ensure tensile loading is appropriate for the selected cable (8mm or 4mm) as well as the silo cover and
mounting structure. In critical cases it is better to select the larger flexible cable (8mm).
Lateral forces can exist due to movement and gradual flow of the product in the vessel, particularly with
powder and granular materials.
These forces can cause stress and strain on the probe, as well as the process fitting and mounting hardware.
Ensure that lateral forces are minimised by following the installation guidelines and Placement Requirements.
