Vessel & Silo Weighing
Silo and vessel weighing plays a vital part in many processes for stock control, mixing, blending, recipe formulation and batching control. Our range of load cells and mounting assemblies are ideally suited to a wide range of vessel, hopper and silo weighing applications. Now add our Weight Monitoring System with SMS text alerts, monitor your weights anywhere in the world.
Vessel and silo weighing solutions integrate with our process weighing and weight indicators ranges, and can include UKAS calibration to ensure ongoing accuracy.
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Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Vessel or Silo Weighing System
Vessel and silo weighing systems are specified around the load cell configuration and mounting method needed for your tank, hopper or silo. Load pins are typically used where the vessel is already suspended or pivoted, while mounting assemblies such as Levermount or MasterMount are chosen when a vessel needs to be supported directly on load cells. Consider how many weighing points your vessel requires, since larger or unevenly loaded vessels often need more support points for accurate results. If remote monitoring is important, ask about weight monitoring systems with SMS text alerts, which allow stock levels to be checked without visiting the site. UKAS calibration should also be discussed with your supplier to keep results traceable for stock control, batching or recipe formulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between load pins and mounting assemblies?
Load pins replace an existing pivot or suspension point, while mounting assemblies such as Levermount or MasterMount directly support a vessel on load cells.
Can silo weight be monitored remotely?
Yes, our Weight Monitoring System can send SMS text alerts, allowing you to check silo or vessel weight from anywhere.
How many load cells does a silo need?
This depends on the size and shape of the vessel; larger or unevenly supported silos generally need more weighing points for accurate results.
Can vessel and silo weighing be calibrated to UKAS standard?
Yes, Phoenix Scales offers UKAS calibration for vessel and silo weighing systems to maintain accuracy and traceability.