VESSEL MIXING AND AGITATION
When a vessel is in motion, or when paddles are agitating the contents, lateral and vertical forces can lead to fluctuating readings or noise in the data that is captured by the load cells and weighing modules. BLH Nobel’s precision weighing modules are designed to overcome the effects of these movements to maintain accuracy, absolute repeatability, and consistent quality in industrial processes.
We understand the dynamic forces at play
Accounting for vertical forces from mixing, twisting, and vibrations
Manufacturing of powder, liquids, or anything in between requires the mixing, blending, heating or agitating various ingredients. For these processes, load cells or weighing solutions must meet strict requirements for accuracy and reliability. That means they must be able to handle thermal and dynamic forces and account for turning moments and sway of the vessel on its mount.
KIS load cells are virtually insensitive to lateral forces
BLH Nobel KIS load cell modules are designed and engineered precisely for these challenging situations. Their unique double-cantilever technology allows for vertical and side load movement across the pin surface, resulting in true force measurement.
Ready-made or tailored for your environment
BLH Nobel engineers work closely with customers to understand the installation environment and application conditions the weighing system must contend with. Whether you’re installing a new system or upgrading existing equipment, we start with a comprehensive study of the vessel and the potential forces at work and adapt one of our standard products or design a perfect-fit solution. The result is an extremely reliable and highly repeatable monitoring system that lasts for years.
Your weighing challenges, our expert solutions
At BLH Nobel, we specialize in weighing solutions where different liquids, powders, or granules are blended and measured in precise units of weight.
Ensuring accuracy and repeatability for batch processes
Many industries rely heavily on batch-by-weight process control systems to meet strict quality regulations. Our solutions meet these requirements using the highest precision and repeatability of any measurement technology available. KIS load cell modules have accuracy levels up to 0.02% and repeatability variance of just 0.01%, providing you with the ultimate confidence in the process and batch-to-batch repeatability.
Handling weight variations across vessel legs
When dealing with tanks and vessels containing powders and granules, uneven settling can cause weight distribution to shift within the structure. Our innovative design makes BLH Nobel load cells highly adept at handling large weight variations across different structural legs.
Experiencing easy-to-use instrumentation with custom software
Robust and advanced instrumentation is crucial to accurately monitor and control agitation and mixing processes. BLH Nobel offers an extensive range of compatible instrumentation and has the unique ability to provide and custom-develop software options to suit different applications.
Remaining reliable and durable
Ensuring that all measurements, including vibrations and side forces, are reliable for many years is a specialty of BLH Nobel. Our easy-to-install load cells are so reliable, they require almost no maintenance and can continue working for decades.
Tackling thermal expansion
Vessels used in mixing, blending, and cooking applications will expand and contract during heating and cooling processes; this impacts the sensing system that is monitoring the process. Our KIS double cantilever technology is uniquely designed to accommodate movement of the loading point along the beam.
Accommodating fluctuating densities
Many organizations face the challenge of achieving accurate measurements from silos with fluids containing yeast or frequent changes in density. BLH Nobel KIS load cell technology provides reliable solutions for accurate and repetitive silo tank and vessel weighing, even when the fluids inside keep moving.
All forces considered
BHL Nobel solutions for agitation applications consider the potential forces, providing accurate weighing in the toughest conditions.
