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1. Introduction
The EZ Mount 1 Load Cell Mounting Kit provides an extremely accurate method for
weighing medium and large capacity tanks and hoppers that are subject to large thermal
expansion/contraction or vibration forces. The design uses a double ended shear beam
load cell (700
Ω
bridge) and transmits the load with a sliding pin on the load-bearing
groove of the cell. This design is very effective in providing for thermal expansion/
contraction with little friction.
In the majority of applications, the assemblies are self-
checking and held captive with no need for check or
stay rods making this mount a good choice for areas
with frequent seismic activity. The sliding pin design
eases load cell installation and replacement without the
need to raise the weighed vessel a large amount, which
may disturb piping and other connections.
The EZ Mount 1 is available in mild steel or stainless
steel in five sizes from 5,000-250,000 lb. The mount is compatible with RL70000 and
RTI5103 mild steel load cells in capacities from 5,000 lb to 250,000 lb. The EZ Mount
1 is also available in stainless steel with RL70000SS and RTI9103 available in capacities
from 5,000 lb to 150,000 lb. The RL71000HE hermetically-sealed stainless steel load
cells are available in capacities from 5,000 lb to 60,000 lb.
The installation should be planned by a qualified structural engineer. Each installation
is unique, and this manual is meant to serve only as a general guideline for installation.
Thermal
Expansion
Authorized distributors and their employees can
view or download this manual from the Rice Lake
Weighing Systems distributor site at www.rlws.com.
