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2 Elastomer
Bearing
2.1 Technical Description
2.1.1 Application Range
The elastomer bearing is used for protecting the load cells if there is the possibility of
having to deal with jolts or oscillation.
It has a self-centering effect on the load platform. Together with the base plate it offers a
simple solution for load cell mounting. The elastomer bearing is firmly connected to the
load cell and the load platform. It also provides limited lifting security.
2.1.2 Construction
A complete elastomer bearing unit consists of basic order-components base plate with
overload protection, load cell and elastomer bearing.
The base plate (1) is bolted to the foundation with four bolts. The load cell (3) is fastened
to the base plate (1) with two hexagon bolts (5) and the spacer bar (2). The elastomer
bearing (10) is affixed to the load cell (3) with a hexagon bolt (8). The elastomer bearing
(10) is bolted to the load platform. The load platform is centered with the elastomer
bearing (10) this way. Transverse movement of the load platform is permitted to a certain
degree.
The measurement path of the load cell (3) is limited by the adjustable overload protection
mechanism (7). This protects from accidental damage caused by overloading.
The elastomer bearing (10) is a rubber-metal combination made of neoprene and stainless
steel.
(Numbering, see fig. 2-1)