Thermo Fisher Scientific belt scale for Plasmor
The Rugby-based division of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. have cemented an eight-year relationship by recently supplying a sixth Thermo Scientific Ramsey IDEA belt scale to Plasmor Ltd, the UK’s largest independent manufacturers of concrete products including building blocks and paving.
Chosen for its rugged construction, ease of operation, proven reliability and high levels of accuracy, the IDEA system has been installed as part of a newly commissioned rotary kiln production environment, where it monitors the output of the concrete block manufacturer’s specially developed expanded-clay aggregate.
Purpose-designed for precise conveyor weighing of bulk materials to a value of ±1%, Plasmor have installed two of the advanced IDEA belt scales in each of their two kiln areas. The heavy-duty scales are bolted on to conveyors to monitor production of the company’s clay aggregate, which is expanded in the kilns at high temperatures – a process developed by Plasmor to provide a long-term supply of aggregate and eliminate the need to import from overseas.
In addition, as part of their quality-control programme, Plasmor have installed a further two IDEA belt scales at their Aglite (low-density, lightweight, load-bearing blocks) production facility, where they ensure the correct mix of expanded-clay material and other high-quality aggregates.
‘The vital information provided by Thermo Scientific Ramsey IDEA belt scales contributes to the efficient management and operations of our business as well as helping us to maintain quality standards,’ commented Plasmor clay plant manager Ron Parker. ‘The systems are easy to install and operate, plus robust enough to withstand our tough production environments.’
The IDEA belt scale system comprises three major elements: the weighing assembly, the belt speed sensor and an electronic integrator. The weighing assembly consists of either one or two (depending on conveyor width) compact Ramsey 10-101R scale modules, which attach to the conveyor’s stringers and support the weigh idler. Each module features a pivotless design with no linkages or moving/wearing parts to reduce potential maintenance problems.
The Thermo Scientific Ramsey 60-12 digital belt speed sensor is mechanically connected to the conveyor’s large-diameter tail pulley and generates a stream of pulses. Each pulse represents one unit of belt travel and the frequency of the pulse stream is proportional to belt speed.
The simple, low-cost Thermo Scientific Ramsey Mini 11-101 microprocessor-based integrator, which has an easy calibration procedure, integrates the output signals from the scale module(s) and speed sensor to arrive at a rate of material flow and the total material passed over the scale. The electronics also function as the system’s power supply and incorporate all the features that allow calibration, operation and diagnostics for the entire system.
For more information tel: (01788) 820300; or visit: www.thermo.com/bulk-handling
Chosen for its rugged construction, ease of operation, proven reliability and high levels of accuracy, the IDEA system has been installed as part of a newly commissioned rotary kiln production environment, where it monitors the output of the concrete block manufacturer’s specially developed expanded-clay aggregate.
Purpose-designed for precise conveyor weighing of bulk materials to a value of ±1%, Plasmor have installed two of the advanced IDEA belt scales in each of their two kiln areas. The heavy-duty scales are bolted on to conveyors to monitor production of the company’s clay aggregate, which is expanded in the kilns at high temperatures – a process developed by Plasmor to provide a long-term supply of aggregate and eliminate the need to import from overseas.
In addition, as part of their quality-control programme, Plasmor have installed a further two IDEA belt scales at their Aglite (low-density, lightweight, load-bearing blocks) production facility, where they ensure the correct mix of expanded-clay material and other high-quality aggregates.
‘The vital information provided by Thermo Scientific Ramsey IDEA belt scales contributes to the efficient management and operations of our business as well as helping us to maintain quality standards,’ commented Plasmor clay plant manager Ron Parker. ‘The systems are easy to install and operate, plus robust enough to withstand our tough production environments.’
The IDEA belt scale system comprises three major elements: the weighing assembly, the belt speed sensor and an electronic integrator. The weighing assembly consists of either one or two (depending on conveyor width) compact Ramsey 10-101R scale modules, which attach to the conveyor’s stringers and support the weigh idler. Each module features a pivotless design with no linkages or moving/wearing parts to reduce potential maintenance problems.
The Thermo Scientific Ramsey 60-12 digital belt speed sensor is mechanically connected to the conveyor’s large-diameter tail pulley and generates a stream of pulses. Each pulse represents one unit of belt travel and the frequency of the pulse stream is proportional to belt speed.
The simple, low-cost Thermo Scientific Ramsey Mini 11-101 microprocessor-based integrator, which has an easy calibration procedure, integrates the output signals from the scale module(s) and speed sensor to arrive at a rate of material flow and the total material passed over the scale. The electronics also function as the system’s power supply and incorporate all the features that allow calibration, operation and diagnostics for the entire system.
For more information tel: (01788) 820300; or visit: www.thermo.com/bulk-handling
