Rice Lake Z6 Single-Ended Beam, SS Welded-seal, IP67, OIML C3 - Manual (Page 44)

40 Load Cell and Weigh Module Handbook
Placing a right angle bend in the pipe in
a horizontal plane greatly reduces the
stiffness of the pipe.
With horizontal vessels partially mounted
on flexures, do not attach pipes at the live
end. Attach pipes over the flexures if
possible, since any vertical forces exerted
there are not “seen” by the load cells.
Fill pipes for liquids should enter
horizontally so that impingement of
in-flight material has minimal effect on the
weight reading.
With granular materials, fill the vessel
symmetrically. Use a deflector cone to
help distribute/level the material.
Do not use rubber pads or other devices
which will increase the deflection of the
vessel under load. Strengthen the
support structure to reduce deflection.
Do not allow a common discharge pipe to
hang directly from the vessels. In the
example at left, discharging tank B will
temporarily add weight to tank A. For a
better installation, support the pipes
independently.
Flexible electrical cables should not run
vertically to a weigh vessel; they should
run horizontally or provide a loop as
shown.
Incorrect Piping Guidelines Correct
Table 20-1. Piping Guidelines (Continued)
Flexure Mount Flexure Mount