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Thames Side VC3500 Weighing Assembly
Deliver high-capacity, accurate, and reliable weighing with the Thames Side VC3500 weighing assembly. Combining the VC3500 double shear beam load cell with the robust LA3500 mounting module, it is built for heavy industrial and hazardous area applications. Contact ZFA for your solution today.
Overview
Thames Side VC3500 Weighing Assembly for Heavy Industry
The Thames Side VC3500 weighing assembly is a high-capacity loading assembly combining the VC3500 double shear beam load cell with the robust LA3500 mounting module for silo weighing, tank weighing, and process vessel weighing. Designed for heavy industrial applications, it delivers excellent accuracy, durability, and long-term reliability.
Built to withstand harsh environments and hazardous area conditions, the VC3500 weighing assembly offers outstanding resistance to side forces, vibration, and mechanical stress. Its robust construction ensures dependable performance across demanding industrial installations where accuracy and uptime are critical.
Suitable for bulk material handling, chemical processing, food production, and heavy manufacturing, this weighing assembly simplifies installation, reduces downtime, and extends the service life of the load cell. It supports accurate, repeatable weight measurement across high-capacity process weighing systems.
Heavy industries require resilient supply chains and localized expertise. ZFA meets this demand by deploying robust weighing assemblies to demanding enterprise environments operating in Egypt, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Libya, Oman, Qatar, and the wider GCC, guaranteeing dedicated support for your harshest applications.
Specifications
Technical specifications
Type
Weighing Assembly (Load Cell + Mounting Module)
Compatible load cell
VC3500 Double Shear Beam
Capacity range
2,000 kg – 200,000 kg
Material
Stainless steel load cell (17-4PH) / alloy steel mounting assembly
Protection class
IP68 / IP69K
Mounting system
LA3500 assembly with integrated holding / jacking bolts (≤75t)
Lift-off protection
High integral resistance to lift-off
Accuracy
Combined error < ±0.03%
Output
2.0 mV/V ± 0.25%
Excitation
5 – 15 V (max. 18 V)
Cable
Screened polyurethane, high resistance to UV, chemicals, and cuts
Hazardous area
ATEX & IECEx approved (all zones)
Temperature range
-50°C to +80°C (optional high-temp up to 150°C)
Key features
What makes the Thames Side VC3500 Weighing Assembly.
High-strength 17-4PH stainless steel load cell with fully welded, hermetically sealed construction
Designed for high-capacity applications with excellent accuracy and repeatability
Robust LA3500 mounting assembly engineered to Eurocode 3 (EN 1993)
High resistance to lift-off, lateral, and off-axis forces
Allows vessel expansion and contraction without affecting measurement accuracy
Integrated jacking bolts for easier installation and maintenance (up to 75t)
Suitable for harsh wash-down and aggressive industrial environments
ATEX & IECEx certified versions available without need for safety barriers
Optional Parylene coating for highly corrosive environments
Optional 4–20 mA amplified output version available
Designed to withstand extreme conditions including wind and seismic forces
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