The importance of correct load cell installation in weighing steel tanks
Weighing system of industrial tanks is one of the most important parts of production lines in chemical, food, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries. The accuracy of these systems is not only dependent on the quality of the tank load cell and electronic equipment, but also the way the tank load cell is designed and installed has a decisive role in its correct operation.
Unfortunately, in some projects, without checking the condition of the structure and necessary calculations, load cells are installed under the foundation of the tank. This issue can cause side forces, additional stresses and deformation in the tank structure. In steel tanks, due to the type of design and the thickness of the foundations, neglecting these things may cause significant damages.
In one of the industrial projects, the improper installation of the weighing system by a non-specialist contractor caused the steel tank bases to move away from each other and finally the tank sat on the ground. In addition to the loss of weighing accuracy, this incident led to the damage of load cells, increased repair costs, and halted the production process.
The correct implementation of the tank weighing system requires a detailed examination of the tank capacity, center of gravity, type of connections, how to restrain horizontal forces and the appropriate selection of installation kits. Also, in many cases, it is necessary to carry out structural modifications on the foundations of the tank before installation, so that the load is transferred uniformly to the load cells.
Companies that work in the field of designing and installing the weighing system of steel tanks should be familiar with the principles of structure design and the behavior of tanks under load in addition to the knowledge of weighing. Choosing an expert executive team prevents heavy damages and ensures the accuracy and stability of the system in the long term.
If you intend to implement tank weighing with a load cell, it is recommended to take advantage of the advice of experienced experts before any action so that the system can be designed and implemented according to the actual conditions of your process.
