Straightpoint Loadpins LP

Applications:

  • Marine tankers, offshore platforms
  • Elevator and floor conveyor testing and certification
  • Bearing blocks, pivots and shackles
  • Cable laying equipment
  • Rope, chain, and brake anchors
  • Bridge support cables
  • Mooring lines
  • Pulleys and sheaves
  • Crane cables
  • Hoisting gear
  • Winches
  • Design validated by F.E.A.

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Description

The Straightpoint range of Load Measurement Pins (LMP`s) are designed for use in applications where an end of line load cell cannot be used when an integrated solution is required.

PRICES ON APPLICATION

Requires connection to Straightpoint`s Handheld plus (HHP), Desktop Controller data logging software (DCP10M) or External Amplifier range (SA-3420) that can be configured to provide outputs such as 4-20mA, 0-10v, 0-5v for PLC or data logger integration.

Often a customised solution they are manufactured from high tensile stainless steel and are normally supplied complete with an anti-rotation plate as a cabled or wireless solution.

Built to withstand the harshest environments in industries such as marine and offshore oil and gas they are suitable for use in exposed situations and can be supplied to withstand immersion in seawater to extreme depths.

Straightpoint Load pins are typically connected to Straightpoint`s Handheld plus or may be supplied with a vast array of output formats to include mV/V, RS-422, RS-485, utilising the ASCII, MODBUS TRU and CAN-BUS protocols or an analogue output such as 4-20mA for PLC integration.

They are also supplied with a 10 metre / 32ft cable as standard however usable cable length varies greatly with lengths available to 1500 metres / 4900ft depending on output format.

Please note: Please advise cable configuration on order – Radial or Axial pin exit.

Loadpin General Description
A loadpin senses the force applied across it, via strain gauges installed within a small bore through the centre of the pin. Two grooves are machined into the outer circumference of the pin to define the shear planes, which are located between the forces being measured.

Force on Guage diagram

Loadpin Typical Locations
If a pin exists within a defined load path or can be fitted to experience a force, then a Straightpoint Load Pin can be installed to monitor that load. The sketches below show typical locations for load pins.

loadpin rope diagram

Loadpin specifications

Part Number LP

500KG

LP

1T

LP

2.5T

LP

3.5T

LP

6.5T

LP

15T

LP

25T

LP

50T

LP

100T

LP

250T

LP

500T

LP

750T

LP

1000T

LP

1500T

Capacity 500kg 1000kg 2.5te 3.5te 6.5te 15te 25te 50te 100te 250te 500te 750te 1000te 1500te
Resolution 0.2kg 0.5kg 0.001te 0.001te 0.002te 0.002te 0.005te 0.01te 0.05te 0.1te 0.2te 0.2te 0.5te 0.5te
0.5lb 1lb 2lb 2lb 5lb 5lb 10lb 20lb 100lb 200lb 500lb 500lb 1000lb 1000lb
Weight 0.9kg 1kg 1.2kg 1.4kg 2kg 3.1kg 5.6kg 8.6kg 11.8kg 29.8kg 79.2kg 146kg 275kg 389kg
0.4lb 0.5lb 0.9lb 1.3lb 2.6lb 5lb 10.3lb 18lb 24lb 64lb 172lb 319lb 603lb 854lb
Dim A 24 35 45 50 63 75 89 102 110 130 225 295 360 430
0.94 1.38 1.77 1.97 2.48 2.95 3.50 4.02 4.33 5.12 8.86 11.61 14.17 16.93
Dim B 36 49 70 75 95 114 152 178 190 220 370 500 612 731
1.42 1.93 2.76 2.95 3.74 4.49 5.98 7.01 7.48 8.66 14.57 19.69 24.09 28.78
Dim C 70 80 100 105 125 150 195 225 230 300 440 590 712 832
2.76 3.15 3.94 4.13 4.92 5.91 7.68 8.86 9.06 11.81 17.32 23.23 28.03 32.76
Dim ØD 20 20 25 30 40 50 63 75 88 125 170 200 250 275
0.79 0.79 0.98 1.18 1.57 1.97 2.48 2.95 3.46 4.92 6.69 7.87 9.84 10.83
Units        kgs,tonnes
Protection        IP67 (IP68 available as option)
Safety Factor         300% of SWL
Operating Temperature        -20 to +70 °C
        -4 to 158˚F
Accuracy        ±1% full scale

Loadpin Cable & Connector Arrangements
If wireless options are not preferred a signal cable can normally exit from the load pin to suit the installation and space requirements. Emphasis should be placed on the protection of the cabling system from accidental damage during installation and use. A plug and socket breakdown can be incorporated at the load pin if required. Extra protection can be provided over the standard polyurethane sheathed cable in the form of hydraulic hose. This provides excellent protection with the advantage of associated fittings being readily available.

SP Cable connectors

Straightpoint Wireless Loadpins ATEX / IECEx