Weight Sensors

Turn your existing tank/vessel/structure into a scale with the bolt-on, strain gauge, sensor technology for continuous measuring of vessel weight. Bolt-on sensors measure the stress level changes in vessel supports caused by material movement and therefore are not fooled by side build-up, angles of repose or air pockets. Quickly and easily installed, this non-intrusive, cost-effective method is an excellent alternative to traditional level sensing.

L-Cell

Features:

  • Bolt-on technology - Creates a weighing system by mounting L-Cells on the structural support members of the vessels legs, shear beam supports, or structural skirt
  • Simple mounting - No specialized tools for installation. Uses existing vessel structure. No need to empty vessel or take out of production to install or service
  • 75 years MTBF - Unprecedented long term reliability
  • Unique design - Dual sensing elements that reject temperature induced errors

A dual-axis strain gauge sensor that is bolted to the vessel's support structure, measuring changes in stress in the vessel support member. The second axis compensates for temperature variations, providing a cost effective, industrial strength weighing system. There is no need to empty the vessel or take it out of production to install or service.

Specifications at a Glance
  • Sensitivity - Carbon Steel: 35 mV ± 1% / 1000 psi
  • Fatigue life: > 20,000,000 cycles
  • Material: 17-4 Stainless Steel
  • Function: Silo, tank, hopper
  • Mounting options: Compression or tension
  • Hazardous area approvals: Factory mutual
  • Suitable indicators: SVS 2000, STX, Weigh II, MVS, System 2020
 Weight sensors - L-Cell
Weight sensors - Microcell Microcell

The original single-axis bolt-on strain gauge sensor for measuring the material in a wide range of bulk storage vessels.

When Microcells are bolted on to a vessel support member, it converts the vessel into a weighing system. No need to empty the vessel or take it out of production to install or service.

Features:

  • Bolt-on technology - Creates a weighing system by mounting L-Cells on the structural support members of the vessels legs, shear beam supports, or structural skirt
  • Simple mounting - No specialized tools for installation. Uses existing vessel structure. No need to empty vessel or take out of production to install or service
  • 75 years MTBF - Unprecedented long term reliability
  • Unique Design - Dual sensing elements that reject temperature-induced errors
Specifications at a Glance
  • Sensitivity - Stress level - 3-inch Microcell
    • Maximum: ±10,000 psi (7.0 kg/mm²)
    • Recommended: 5,000 ± 2,500 psi (3.5 ± 1.75 kg/mm²)
  • Sensitivity - Stress level - 2-inch Microcell
    • Maximum: ±15,000 psi (10.5 kg/mm²)
    • Recommended: 7,500 ± 3,750 psi (5.3 ± 2.6 kg/mm²)
  • Sensitivity - Carbon steel 3-inch Microcell
    • 70 mV ± 1%/1,000 psi (70 mV ± 1%/0.7 kg/mm²)
  • Sensitivity - Carbon steel 2-inch Microcell
    • 70 mV ± 1%/1,000 psi (70 mV ± 1%/0.7 kg/mm²)
  • Fatigue life: > 20,000,000 cycles
  • Material: Mild Steel, Aluminum or Stainless Steel
  • Function: Silo, tank, hopper
  • Mounting options: Compression or tension
  • Hazardous area approvals: Factory mutual
  • Suitable indicators: SVS 2000, STX, Weigh II, MVS, System 2020