KROHNE OPTIFLEX 1300C EN - Manual (Page 35)

INSTALLATION
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OPTIFLEX 1300 C
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Clearance between the probe and other objects in the tank
3.7.2 Traction loads on the probe
Traction load depends on:
• The height and shape of the tank.
• The particle size and density.
• The rate at which the tank is emptied.
Estimated traction load on the probe in kg
Estimated traction load on the probe in lb
Probe type Empty space (radius, R
min
) around the probe
[mm] [inches]
Single cable Ø4 mm / 0.16¨ 4 300 12
Single cable Ø8 mm / 0.32¨ 4 300 12
INFORMATION!
If the probe is longer than 10 m / 33 ft, we recommend that you do not attach the end of the
probe.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the cable probe. High loads can break the cable.
If the load on the Ø8 mm / 0.32
¨ single cable probe is more than 3500 kg / 7700 lb, contact your
supplier.
CAUTION!
Make sure that the tank roof is resistant to deformation at high loads.
Material Probe length, 10 m Probe length, 20 m Probe length, 30 m
[kg]
Cement 1000 2000 3000
Fly ash 500 1000 1500
Wheat 300 500 1200
Material Probe length, 33 ft Probe length, 65 ft Probe length, 98 ft
[lb]
Cement 2200 4410 6520
Fly ash 1100 2200 3300
Wheat 660 1100 2650