Friday, August 19, 2011

Load Cells Are Integral To Your Weighing System

By Adriana Noton


As drivers move through highways and freeways all over the country, commuting to work, they come across those titans of the road - the 18 wheeler truck. These behemoths are the heart of the manufacturer shipping industry. It is these constant convoys that keep stores stocked with products. The logistics of this industry, however, is virtually unknown the masses. Thinking that it's just a matter of filling a truck and sending it on its way highlights a misunderstanding of long hauls. Variables includes gas, the weight of the truck, the products, and the actual driving route. Weighing these vehicles require an extremely sensitive system which requires load cells for their proper function.

These objects are what are known as extremely accurate due to their construction and being able to withstand a variety of conditions. The environment can exert tremendous adverse conditions, especially since weigh stations for trucks can be placed in the most out of the way, inhospitable environments. Any systems that don't use load cells simple cannot sense force or weight a similarly sensitive, as well as accurate, way.

All load cells are not created equal and, in fact, come in a vast number of models that differ in both construction and their ability to be exposed to certain conditions. As a consumer in search of the right cell, this purchase requires diligence and an ability to put the time into research.

Finding the right cell is only one factor in creating a lasting, accurate, system. It is important to install them correctly and maintain them so that you can ensure a long work life. Maintenance includes routinely inspecting the cells for damage.

Choosing the right model of the mass flow sensor is not the only consideration to take into account. If you want your acquisition data system to last then it's important to understand what is expected during the installation process as well as maintenance. There is no just plugging it in and walking away with these objects, they are central to your system and deserve to be taken care of.

Without taking the time to put in maintenance, your cells can become damaged or destroyed. Although they're built tough, they aren't immortal. Maintenance issues aren't difficult and really just require that you account for reasonable variables. Keeping both the product clean, as well as any drainage areas nearby free of debris are both simple steps you can take to extend the life of your cell.

There is also the issue of inclement weather. Freak things like a lightning strike cannot be accounted for, obviously, but if you're located in an area that is exposed to more extreme weather like hurricanes you can't claim ignorance when something happens. Part of what can combat these problems, beyond maintenance, include the actual construction of the models themselves.

Weather issues can be accounted for within the boundaries of reason, especially if your system is housed in an area that has a propensity for things like rain or, more extremely, hurricanes. With watery environments it's smart to double check corrosive charts when deciding on the right model. Doing your homework and accounting for as many variables as you can will help you make the right choice for your needs.




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