The Weir Group PLC
Weir Industrial Gateway setup guide rev 0.5
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14.4.113.4.1
Mounting point Preparation
The first step in the installation is to determine what type of sensor mounting method is to be
used for each sensor. There are 7 locations that need to be drilled and tapped, or have a
mounting puck affixed. These locations are summarised in the quick start guide. As
mentioned before, cast iron parts can be drilled and tapped; white iron parts require a
mounting puck.
14.4.213.4.2
Adhesively bonded mounting puck
This approach is used where it is not viable to create a drilled and tapped hole. The mounting
pads provided a threaded hole to mount the sensor and a small magnet that assists in
keeping the pad in place whilst the adhesive cures.You must wait a minimum of 24 hours for
the adhesive to cure before attaching the sensor to the mounting puck.
14.4.2.113.4.2.1
Equipment and materials required
• Minimum PPE : eye protection, gloves, hard hat, long sleeves and trousers
• Wire brush
• Clean cloth
• Adhesive : Loctite Hysol 9461
• Abrasive paper eg 120grit
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A suitable portable drill tool can be used if approved by site
• Cleaning solvent eg isopropyl alcohol
• Plastic card or similar for mixing 2 part epoxy components
14.4.2.213.4.2.2
Hazards
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Epoxy represents a minor hazard needs to be handled with recommended PPE and
following manufacturer’s instructions
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Solvents can be skin irritants. Wear protective gloves in addition to standard PPE
14.4.2.313.4.2.3
Process
1. Clean area to be bonded using scraper and wire brush such that no paint, loose
material or large particles of debris remain. All paint, oils and solvents must be
removed for a good bond.
2. Wipe are down with degreasing/cleaning spirit to remove all traces of oils, grease,
dirt, water etc
3. Wipe mounting puck back surface and edges with cleaning sprit impregnated cloth
Insert picture of cleaned surface
ready for bonding. Note area to
be cleaned is ~= 30 mm and flat
Insert picture of puck back
surface, cloth and isopropyl
