Fairbanks 12-1492 - 12-1496 A.A.R. Combination Railroad Track/MTS - Manual (Page 16)

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1-K: Load Cell Flexure Assembly:
The Load cell flexure assemblies maintain the load cells in a vertical position. In application,
the design uses a 200,000 lb capacity compression load cell mounted in a support assembly.
The support assembly contains an upper flexure assembly protected by a wear plate, and
weight(s) applied to the scale are transferred to them from the top bearing plate assembly.
Support Assembly
Shims (as required)
Main Girder
Stiffener Plate
Top Bearing Plate Assy
Wear Plate
Lower Bearing Plate Spacer (4)
Lower Button
Lower Flexure
Load Cell Spacer
Load Cell
Upper Button Bearing Assy
Upper Flexure Assy
Base Plate 50538-5
The flexure assembly isolates any lateral movement of the main girder from the top of the
load cell. This arrangement allows the cell to remain vertical under all loading conditions, and
to minimize the side-load effects of thermal expansion and contraction of the weighbridge.