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Force measurement weighing systems

ABB force measurement weighing systems for metal
processing applications in India
Weighing systems are key components

in metal processing industries such as
iron and steel. These systems must work
safely, accurately, and reliably in a harsh
operating environment.
Measurement made easy
Introduction Primary ABB weighing applications in metal processing for

customers in India include:
ABB has been actively applying its new strain gauge weighing
systems in India since 2009 and looking back on over 50 years — crane scales with load pin overload protection
history of successful Pressductor® weighing systems. — torpedo and ladle cars
— ladle turrets
Having many years of experience with these weighing — tundishes in metal casting
applications, ABB has developed systems that can withstand — slab and scrap weighing
impact and high overloads while remaining accurate. These — scales for blast furnace batching systems
systems provide the right balance of accuracy, speed, and — hoppers and silos
long-term reliability. Based on strain gauge technology, they — coil, slab and platforms
incorporate high overload capacity and temperature
resistance. Weighing information can also integrated across plant data
handling, warehouse, and logging systems to provide general
monitoring and quality control.
Force measurement weighing systems
ABB force measurement weighing systems for metal processing
applications in India
Crane scale load cells (type 9QGPK)

The ABB 9QGPK crane scale load cell measures the tensile
force between the hook and the ropes. These systems are
rugged and reliable with load cell capacities up to 160 tons.
The disk-shaped load cell (shown on the left in Fig. 2) mounted

either on the hook block or on the lifting beam. The load cells
are insensitive to lateral forces and are fitted with strong
dustproof cover plates. A weighing terminal receives the
transmitted force signal.
After installation, the load cells become an integrated part of

the crane structure (example shown on the right in Fig. 2).
Crane scale load cells come with various nominal capacities,
depending on requirements. Compensation and cables for
high temperature are available as options.
ABB 9QGPK load cells for crane scales can act as drop-in
replacements for existing Pressductor® QGPK105 and Fig. 1: Load cell, control and display package
QGPK 101/ 102 load cells. All the mechanical dimensions
and measuring ranges are fully compatible.
.
Fig. 2: Installation arrangements
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Overload protection for cranes Load cell for use in container and
(type 9QGPS) platform scales (type 9QGPL)
Increasing concerns with the safety of cranes have made it These load cells typically find use in conjunction with
necessary to monitor the applied loads. The operator should rubber/steel pressure plates or sliding pressure plates. Type
be informed about an overload or imbalanced load condition. 9QGPL load cells have an especially rugged design suitable
Pin load cells serve that purpose. ABB has developed pin load for weighing in harsh environments. They offer high accuracy
cells and associated evaluation electronics to indicate and easy commissioning.
exceptional load situations affecting the crane.
Installation of 9QGPL load cells is usually under a platform or a
These overload systems consist of a load pin that contains weight bridge in a frame. The applied load reaches the load
strain gauge sensors. The pin replaces the rope's fixed-point cells via the pressure plates. Versions for high ambient
shaft. Alternatively, it can be used instead of a shaft in any temperatures (+180 °C maximum) are available as an option.
loaded sheave arrangement, such as the hook block or on the The Type 9QGPL load cells can replace existing Pressductor®
crane's trolley. The load pin, working as a double shear beam, QGPL105 load cells since all the mechanical dimensions and
sends an output signal to the load cell evaluation electronics, measuring ranges are fully compatible.
which in turn generates an alarm signal to inform the crane
operator about an overload condition. A complete weighing system usually consists of one to four
load cells, a weighing multiplexer or connection box, a weigh
The evaluation electronics are generally simple units, mounted controller, and optional peripherals such as PC, printer,
either on a DIN rail in the control room or in a locally installed keyboard or large-scale display.
housing. The units may provide multiple alarm outputs for
overload detection of overloads, slack ropes, and
asymmetrical loads.
The load pin is a non-standard, stainless steel part

custom-designed for a particular crane. It fits into the
available mechanics and provides a safety factor of at least
500 %. Load pins can be rated for loads from 300 kg to 1,000
tons and we can provide the load pins with approval for
Ex Zones .
Fig. 4: Load cells applied to a torpedo car.
ABB has decades of experience and know-how in the field of

weighing systems and accurate and reliable measurement of
flatness, position, tensile force, thickness or torque in
continuous operation. The Force Measurement section of ABB
is the world's leading supplier of advanced measuring
technology for the steel, paper and conveyor belt industries for
open pit and mining.
Fig. 3: Typical load pin installation
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Force measurement weighing systems

Weighing systems are key components

Measurement made easy

Introduction Primary ABB weighing applications in metal processing for

Crane scale load cells (type 9QGPK)

The disk-shaped load cell (shown on the left in Fig. 2) mounted

After installation, the load cells become an integrated part of

Fig. 2: Installation arrangements

The load pin is a non-standard, stainless steel part

Fig. 4: Load cells applied to a torpedo car.

ABB has decades of experience and know-how in the field of

Fig. 3: Typical load pin installation

Copyright© 2015 ABB

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