Rice Lake RL2200 Series Stainless Steel - Manual (Page 5)

RL2200 Load Cell Mounting Kit Installation 1
1.0 Introduction
Figure 1-1 RL 2200 Load Cell Mounting Kit
The RL2200 Load Cell Mounting Kit provides an extremely accurate method for
weighing medium and large capacity tanks and hoppers that are subject to large ther-
mal expansion/contraction or vibration forces. The design uses a low profile com-
pression disk load cell (350Ω bridge) and transmits the load with a rocker pin on the
load-bearing hub of the cell. This design is very effective in providing for thermal
expansion/contraction with little friction.
Thermal
Expansion
In most applications, the assemblies are self-
checking and held captive with no need for check
or stay rods, making this mount a good choice for
areas with frequent seismic activity. The rocker
pin design eases load cell installation and replace-
ment without the need to raise the weighed vessel
a large amount, which could disturb piping and
other connections.
The RL2200 is available in mild steel or stainless
steel, in capacity sizes from 5,000-50,000 lb. The RL2200 is also available with her-
metically-sealed stainless steel load cells which are available in capacities from 5,000
lb to 50,000 lb.
The installation should be planned by a qualified structural engineer. Each installation
is unique, and this manual is meant to serve only as a general guideline for installa-
tion.
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this
manual from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems distributor site at
www.rlws.com.