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Thames Side VC3500 Double Shear Beam
Upgrade large-scale weighing with the Thames Side VC3500 double shear beam load cell, built for high capacity, precision, and dependable performance in harsh and hazardous environments. Request a robust solution for silo, tank, hopper, and vessel applications.
Overview
High Capacity Load Cell for Harsh Industrial Weighing
The Thames Side VC3500 double shear beam load cell is a high-accuracy solution for large industrial weighing applications requiring strength, stability, and long-term reliability. Supplied with a mounting assembly, it is designed for silo weighing, tank weighing, hopper weighing, and vessel weighing where precise force measurement is essential.
Its fully welded, hermetically sealed stainless steel construction ensures dependable operation in harsh and hazardous environments. With ATEX and IECEx approvals, the VC3500 is well suited to demanding industrial sites that require safe and compliant weighing performance.
Built for high-capacity installations, this double shear beam load cell offers excellent load distribution, repeatability, and resistance to side forces. It supports accurate measurement in process weighing, bulk material handling, and heavy-duty automation systems across food, chemical, and manufacturing industries.
ZFA proudly serves customers across Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Libya, Oman, Qatar, and the wider GCC region, delivering trusted weighing solutions where performance and reliability matter most.
Specifications
Technical specifications
Type
Double Shear Beam
Material
Stainless Steel (load cell) / Alloy Steel (mounting assembly)
Output
mV/V (optional 4–20 mA)
Capacity range
2,000 kg – 200,000 kg
Temperature range
−30 °C to +70 °C
Protection class
IP68 / IP69K
Accuracy class
Class C3
Metrology standard
OIML R60
Legal for trade
EN 45501
Hazardous area
ATEX / IECEx
ATEX dust zones
20 · 21 · 22
Gas zone
Zone 2
Safety barriers required
No
Key features
What makes the Thames Side VC3500 Double Shear Beam.
Load cell and mounting assembly combination for high capacity vessel weighing
Fully welded, hermetically sealed stainless steel load cell
High strength 17-4PH stainless steel construction for durability
ATEX and IECEx certified for hazardous areas without requiring safety barriers
Robust mounting assembly allows vessel expansion and contraction without affecting accuracy
Integrated holding bolts for easier installation and maintenance (up to 75 tonnes)
Resistant to off-axis loading and designed for high mechanical strength
Low profile design with high resistance to lift-off, lateral, and longitudinal forces
Designed to withstand earthquakes and strong winds without additional restraint systems
Optional finishes for mounting assembly: galvanised, painted, or stainless steel
Optional Parylene coating for extremely harsh environments
High-temperature variant available
Optional amplified output (4–20 mA)
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