Bucket Conveyors with Weigh Scale
(Bucket Elevator)
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Scalevator |
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System Module with optional Control Panel |
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Weigh Frame and Controls |
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Weigh Frame with Bucket Belt |
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NERAK Scalevator
The Scalevator is a NERAK Bucket Elevator with an integral Weigh Scale.
The weigh scale can be positioned in any horizontal run of the Bucket Conveyor - Bottom Horizontal, Top Horizontal or any Intermediate Horizontal Section. The weigh scales are used in Continuous Bucket Elevators as well as Pendulum Bucket Elevators for State of the Art continuous product weighing while the conveyor is running.
The scale can be used for continuous weighing, check weighing, batch weighing, such as truck load weighing and others.
The bucket belt moves over a frame suspended from load cells. The length of the weigh frame depends on the size of the bucket and the weight of the product in the bucket. A longer weigh frame is necessary for more accurate measurements. Glide bars on the weigh frame supporting the rubber chains and special rubber chains ensure accurate measurements. A sensor monitors the bucket belt speed to establish the actual weights in conjunction with the load cells.
The System Module for the weigh scale is very compact and can be located on the conveyor or as far away as 1370ft (500m) from the bucket conveyor. This module is used as the basic measuring and control unit for all applications. The System Module can communicate with a PLC or PLS via special modules (which are optional).
A Control Panel can be connected to the System Module. Data can be displayed on a LCD screen and can be entered via Keyboard.
An Expansion Module can also be connected to the System Module via integrated bus. This provides for additional Inputs and Outputs. The Module is required for extensive control tasks.
The control results can be used as a stand alone system or can be fully integrated into your Process Controls.
Weigh scales can be retrofitted to most of our existing NERAK Bucket Conveyors.
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