1. General idea of a couple of check rod system and adjustments

2. Install double nuts to lock the Gap.
Vessel
Install double nuts to lock the Gap.
Base
Hand Tighten
Actual rod must be installed parallel to the ground and a length of 18 to 24” with a diameter to be determined by a mechanical engineer. (½” to 1” range.)

3. Orientation This Check rod set up will reduce the tank
movement in both lateral directions. Two
opposite corners are usually sufficient to
protect a vessel.

4. Simple Motion Stopped
Two examples of a simple check rod system. Where the gap between the nuts and plate are .010” top gap at empty and .015” bottom gap. This will stop the movement before it can cause damage. You will want to double nut to prevent the gap setting from changing.

5. Protecting the Platform Scale
The rail will guide the empty cart onto the scale and absorb the impact of a poor alignment.
Your Bumpers
Rail supports
Rail supports
2-3 inch round pipe
Cart
Rail supports
Rail supports
Rails supported off the scale to absorb the cart impact.

6. Side View To Prevent Scale Impact Shock
Rail suspended above
the scale 3-4 inches,
or broom head height.
Some method of easy removal
for cleaning and maintenance
Pin
Better shaped
Bracket
“C” shaped bracket, where a bolt
or pin could be Inserted to fix
the pipe in place.
Pipe

7. Overload Protection Tension Load Points
Allows the vessel enough movement to weight the product, but hits the stops
when an overload condition exists. The lower nuts are adjusted to not exceed .020
inch movement.
Secured to support Structure
Load cell movement
stopped by nuts.
.020” gap
.020” gap
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