Silo weighing made easy

Minebea Intec introduce new PR 6003 mounting kit for load-cells in demanding silo weighing applications 

OFFERING fast commissioning and combining maximum accuracy with maximum safety in a compact system, the new PR 6003 mounting kit from Minebea Intec has been specially developed for demanding industrial silo weighing applications.

Whether subject to wind loads, earthquakes, or vibrations, the PR 6003 mounting kit guarantees reliable measurements under the toughest conditions. With a nominal load range of 500kg to 75 tonnes, the system is said to offer exceptional bandwidth and flexibility.

Depending on the environmental conditions, there is a choice between mild steel or stainless steel for additional protection against corrosion.

‘Our goal was to create a product that is not only technically impressive, but also makes everyday life easier for our customers,’ explained Yannick Salzmann, product manager at Minebea Intec.

The PR 6003 mounting kit scores points with permissible horizontal forces of up to 82kN and an anti-lift device that can withstand forces of up to 120kN. Minebea Intec also support their customers with a ‘wind and earthquake calculation tool’ to optimize the design of silo structures.

Thanks to sophisticated features, installing the PR 6003 is particularly easy: The dummy function allows installation without a load-cell to prevent damage to the load-cell. With the optional jack-up tool, the silo can be lifted without an external lifting tool to remove the safety plates.

The compact design with a weight of less than 20kg allows installation by just one person. Once installed, the system is extremely durable and maintenance-free.

‘The new PR 6003 mounting kit is the logical further development of our tried-and-tested PR 6001,’ said Mr Salzmann. ‘It offers more performance at a more attractive price.’