Rice Lake VPG Revere HPSM Stainless Steel, Single Point Load Cell Manual

Load Cell

and Weigh Module

Selection Guide

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a global leader in
process solutions founded on the principle of excellent
customer service. Our dedication to customer relationships
continues to guide our future in the global weighing,
measurement and process control industry.

Our extensive range of products allows our customers
to create personalized systems no matter what industry
they are in. Rice Lake has the world’s largest selection
of load cells and mounts, including Rice Lake, VPG Celtron,
VPG BLH, HBK, Flintec, Interface, VPG Revere, VPG
Sensortronics and VPG Tedea-Huntleigh.

This overview of Rice Lake’s load cell and weigh
module oering demonstrates the range of solutions we
can provide. A complete selection of our load cells and
weigh modules can be found on www.ricelake.com and
in our Load Cell Guide. The Load Cell Guide includes
complete dimensional drawings, technical specifications,
wiring codes and load ratings.

Download a PDF of the Load Cell Guide from our
website or request a physical copy by contacting our
literature coordinator at 800-472-6703.

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TABLE OF
CONTENTS

Weigh Modules
Selections

SELECTION OVERVIEW 2

SUSPENDED WEIGHING 6

VESSEL WEIGHING 8

TRUCK SCALE
WEIGHING 14

Load Cell Selections

OVERVIEW 16

SINGLE POINTS 18

DOUBLE-ENDED
BEAMS 20

SINGLE-ENDED
BEAMS 22

S-BEAMS AND
CANISTER TYPE 24

Selecting Load Cells
and Weigh Modules

Be Confident
You’re Installing
The Best

Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ experienced engineering
and design sta deliver high-quality weigh modules
and load cells. We consider factors such as working
environment, loading conditions and other design
specifications to help you find the best solution.

We oer over 20 dierent mount styles, including
waterproof weigh modules. Coupled with our outstanding
selection of load cells manufactured to the highest quality
standards, our mounts are complete with everything
you need, backed by unbeatable support.

Custom Load Cell
and Mount Specialists

Rice Lake Weighing Systems oers the most
comprehensive selection of load cells, mounts and
sensors available. We also know that you may have
unique requirements that make custom solutions necessary.
If you don’t see what you need in our catalog, call us to
take advantage of the many special services Rice Lake
Weighing Systems has to oer:

• Customized load cells and mounts

• Special coatings—SURVIVOR® coating for use
in hazardous chemical environments

• Customized cable lengths

• Special cable—PTFE load cell cable
for harsh environments

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Choosing the Correct
Weigh Module

The wide variety of weigh modules available can make
it challenging to determine the dierences and what
system is best for your application. Most weigh module
uses can be classified into one of three categories:

• Suspended Weighing

• Vessel Weighing

• Truck Scale Weighing

Complete Mounting Kits

Complete mounting kits are available with our weigh
modules, simplifying the selection and installation
processes. Each kit comes with a detailed installation
manual and an analog junction box with cable assembly,
eliminating the need to order separate parts.

All standard weigh module kits include the required load
cell(s), junction box, mounting hardware and cable, but
can be customized to meet your exact needs.

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Suspended Weighing

Suspended weigh modules support load cells that are
hung vertically and measure through tension, such as
in suspended hoppers. Suspended weigh modules
are available in stainless or mild steel.

ITCM Series
(Isolated Tension Cell Modules)

Featuring a clevis and rod-end ball-joint assembly,
the ITCM mount is half the overall length of traditional
s-beam tension mounts. This unique design consistently
corrects loading alignment, even in dicult applications.
The load cell is completely isolated from stray currents
using PTFE-lined rod ends and a grounding strap which
provides an alternative path to ground. Use in single- or
multiple-module configurations. Most capacities are
NTEP approved.

Alloy Steel

100 to 20,000 pounds
(45.4 to 9,071.9 kilograms)

Stainless Steel

100 to 5,000 pounds
(45.4 to 2,268 kilograms)

Stainless Steel HE

500 to 5,000 pounds
(226.8 to 2,268 kilograms)

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Vessel Weighing

Available in either stainless or painted mild steel,
Rice Lake carries a variety of models and configurations
for weighing tanks, vessels and other fixed containers.

EZ Mount 1 Series

Utilizing a unique self-checking sliding-pin design, the
EZ Mount 1 allows for thermal expansion and contraction
and controlled scale-deck movement with minimal
friction. FM approved load cells make this module ideal
for intrinsically safe, explosion-proof, and medium- to
heavy-capacity tank and hopper functions. EZ Mount 1
Series is available in stainless steel and hermetically
sealed variations as well as an NTEP Certified mild
and stainless steel design.

Mild/Stainless Steel

5,000 to 150,00 pounds (2268 to 68,040 kilograms)

RL1600 Series

The RL1600 is a low-profile, bolt-in-place model for
mounting directly to a tank without additional mounting
plates or load buttons. Self-checking movement tolerates
thermal expansion and contraction and provides lift-o
protection. RL1600 Series is well-suited for medium- to
heavy-capacity tanks, bins, hoppers and general dry
ingredient and bulk material management.

Cast Iron

1,000 to 25,000 pounds (453.6 to 11,340 kilograms)

Mild/Stainless Steel

1,000 to 75,000 pounds
(453.6 to 34,019.5 kilograms)

EZ Mount 1

RL1600

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RL9000 TWM

RL9000 TWM Series

The low-profile, IP67-rated, RL9000 TWM maximizes
space and oers an all-in-one package with optimal top
plates to minimize installation time. This module delivers
accurate readings even while o level by as much as 3°.
RL9000 TWM has self-centering in all directions with
100% uplift protection that provides extreme durability.

Stainless Steel

1,000 to 450,000 pounds (453.6 to 204,116.6 kilograms)

RL9000 TWM-HT

Rice Lake’s RL9000 TWM-HT adds an enhanced FEP
cable with special strain gauges and other components
that withstand temperatures as high as 400°F.

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Vessel Weighing

SURVIVOR® RL1700 HE

This all stainless steel, weldless self-checking design
guarantees reliable, waterproof performance. With a
hermetically sealed IP66/68-rated stainless steel load
cell, the SURVIVOR RL1700 HE is perfect for light- to
medium-capacity needs of today’s industrial food
processors. Adjustable jacking/shipping bolts easily
secure the top mounting plate away from the load cell
to make installation and service fast and simple. The
SURVIVOR RL1700 HE is NTEP and OIML approved.

Stainless Steel

11 to 11,023.1 pounds (5 to 5,000 kilograms)

RL1800 Series

Combining self-checking and multi-directional movement
capabilities, the RL1800 tolerates platform and tank move­ment in all directions. The center-pivoted, tension-loading
design incorporates spherical washers for self-centering.
A load is suspended on a high-strength bolt instead
of the traditional wire rope, providing added durability.
The RL1800 is NTEP and OIML (on request) approved.

Plated Mild/Stainless Steel

250 to 10,000 pounds (113.4 to 4,535.9 kilograms)

RL1900 Series

The stainless steel RL1900 Series Weigh Module Kit
utilizes several Rice Lake Weighing Systems components
to provide an unmatched level of performance. The RL1900
Kit is ideally suited for tank, hopper and bin weighing
operations with medium-range capacities. Each module
combines multi-directional movement and self-checking
capabilities. The welded-seal stainless steel load cell
withstands corrosive washdown environments.
The RL1900 Series is NTEP approved.

Stainless Steel

1,000 to 10,000 pounds (453.6 to 4,535.9 kilograms)

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RL1900

RL1800

SURVIVOR
RL1700 HE

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Vessel Weighing

MVS Truck/Track/Horizontal-
Tank Module

Built to withstand the most punishing environments,
MVS mounts use center-loaded double-ended shear
beam load cells to eliminate the need for costly check
rods. The result is a pendulum eect that removes binding,
protects the load cell from damaging side loads and
automatically returns the scale to dead center. The mild
steel MVS is easy to install and promises high
performance and long life.

NTEP Certified

20,000 to 125,000 pounds (4.536 to 56,700 kilograms)

RL50210 TA Mini Tank and
Conveyor Modules

The RL50210 TA is a cost-eective solution for indoor
applications with low checking requirements and
moderate shock. This popular design utilizes neoprene
isolation/compression mounts, allowing for minor
misalignments, expansion, contraction and shock
absorption. RL50210 TA is available in either stainless
steel or zinc-plated mild steel and is NTEP Certified
in most capacities.

NTEP Certifed

1,000 to 2,500 pounds (22.7 to 1,134.0 kilograms)

Overload Stop Modules

500 pounds (226.8 kilograms) and up

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Paramounts

MVS

RL50210 TA

Paramounts® Series

Choose the Paramounts design for superior accuracy
in applications with expansion, contraction and vibration.
By adding up to six free-sliding modules, these systems
oer the free motion to eliminate side loads and the
strength to keep the vessel intact. Jacking/shipping bolts
prevent accidental lift-o and allow for quick installation or
service to load cells. Most capacities are NTEP Certified.

Mild Steel EP

1,125 to 22,500 pounds (5,108 to 10,215 kilograms)

Stainless Steel HE/Mild Steel HS

1,125 to 22,500 pounds (236.1 to 10,215 kilograms)

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Truck Scale Weighing

These modules are best suited for weighbridge
designs but meet the needs of a broad range of
industrial scale applications.

MVS Truck/Track/Horizontal
Tank Module

Built to withstand the most punishing environments,
MVS mounts use center-loaded double-ended shear
beam load cells to eliminate the need for costly check
rods. The result is a pendulum eect that removes binding,
protects the load cell from damaging side loads and
automatically returns the scale to dead center. The mild
steel MVS is easy to install and promises high
performance and long life.

Series

10,000 to 125,000 pounds (4,536 to 56,700 kilograms)

NTEP Certified

20,000 to 125,000 pounds (9,071.9 to 56,700 kilograms)

Translink™ Truck Scale Assembly

The Translink parallel-link truck scale assembly permits
free movement in all directions on a horizontal plane
while the pendulum action of the links quickly return the
scale to center. No need for costly check rods; simply
install platform bumpers and forget about over-travel.
This painted alloy-steel assembly is ideal for heavy­capacity weighbridges and horizontal tanks.

Series

25,000 to 100,000 pounds
(11,339.8 to 45,359.4 kilograms)

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Translink

MVS

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Load Cells

With the largest selection of quality load cells available in
stock, nobody oers faster, more reliable service. Whether
you need a replacement load cell or a load cell for a
unique application, we’ve got a solution to fit any need.
Our knowledgeable customer service representatives can
answer your questions and help you select the best load
cell for any application. From tank and hopper weighing to
bulk material management or mechanical scale conversions,
we provide unmatched service for our customers.

Load Cell Types

Single Point

Single point load cells are similar to single-ended beams
but designed for lighter capacity applications such as
bench scales. Single point load cells are most commonly
constructed of aluminum with capacities ranging from
1 to 1,000 kilograms.

Double-ended Beam

A double-ended beam load cell is secured at both ends
with the load applied to the center. Double-ended beam
load cells come in a variety of constructions with capacities
ranging from 1,000 to 250,000 pounds.

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Single-ended Beam

A single-ended beam load cell is secured at one end
with the load applied to the opposite end. Construction
can either be mild or stainless steel with capacities
ranging from 1,000 to 20,000 pounds.

S-beam

S-beam load cells are most commonly
used to suspend a weighing vessel with
tension applied through stretching.
Capacities typically range from 25 to
40,000pounds.

Canister Type

Canister type load cells are cylindrical
load cells with force applied vertically
in tension or compression. These
load cells are ideal for heavy-capacity
and environmentally demanding
applications with capacities ranging
from 20,000 to 500,000pounds.

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Single Points

RL42018A

The RL42018A is an aluminum, IP66 single-point load cell.
It is available in capacities ranging from 3 to 100 kilograms,
and is NTEP Certified and FM approved. The RL42018A
has 10 feet of load cell cable included.

Aluminum

3 to 100 kilograms (6.7 to 220.5 pounds)

RLPWM15HE

This IP69K-rated, hermetically sealed, stainless steel
model is NTEP Certified and perfect for the stringent
demands of industrial food processors and other wash­down applications. The RLPWM15HE includes 10feet
(3.1meters) of load cell cable.

Stainless Steel

10 to 100 kilograms (22 to 220.5 pounds)

RL26018A

The RL26018A aluminum, single-point load cell is ideal
for bench scales and comes in capacities ranging from
50 to 635 kilograms. It is NTEP and FM approved and is
environmentally sealed to IP67. The RL26018A is
complete with 10 feet of load cell cable.

Aluminum

50 to 635 kilograms (110 to 1,400 pounds)

RL42018A

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RL26018A

RLPWM15HE

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Double-ended Beams

RL72020 Series

The RL72020 is an alloy steel, double-ended beam load
cell ideal for truck, tank and hopper applications. The
RL72020 is available in capacities of 5,000 to 250,000
pounds. It is complete with 30 feet of load cell cable.

Alloy Steel

5,000 to
250,000 pounds
(2268.0 to 113,400 kilograms)

RL72020

RL75016 Series

The RL75016 is a double-ended beam load cell
for tank and hopper applications that features stainless
and mild steel construction as well as hermetic sealing
for hostile environments. This load cell comes complete
with 25feet (7.6meters) of load cell cable. The RL75016
includes the alloy-steel RL75016, stainless steel RL75016
SS, and the stainless steel, welded-seal RL75016 WHE
designed for hostile environments.

Series

1,000 to 25,000 pounds
(453.6 to 11,339.8 kilograms)

RL75058-LP Series

The RL75058-LP high-alloy steel, nickel plated load
cell has built-in lightning protection and is available in
capacities from 10,000 to 125,000 pounds. Sealed to
IP67, it has a 3 mV output and is cFMus approved
and NTEP Certified.

Series

10,000 to 125,000 pounds
(4,535.9 to 56,699.1 kilograms)

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RL75016

RL75058-LP

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Single-ended Beams

RL32018 Series

The RL32018 is designed for low-profile scales in a variety
of process applications. Each load cell is FM approved and
NTEP Certified. It comes with 20 feet of load cell cable.

Alloy Steel

500 to 20,000 pounds (226.8 to 9,071.9 kilograms)

Alloy Steel NTEP Certified

1,000 to 10,000 pounds (453.6 to 4,535.9 kilograms)

RL32018S-HE Series

The RL32018S-HE is a hermetically sealed, stainless steel
load cell that provides exceptional performance in food
and chemical processing. Sealed to IP69K standards,
this load cell is 3 mV/V and NTEP Certified. It comes with
20 feet of PTFE jacketed cable.

Stainless Steel

1,000 to 10,000 pounds (453.6 to 4,535.9 kilograms)

RL9018SS

The RL9018SS is hermetically sealed with an IP68/IP69K
rating to function flawlessly in harsh environments.
The RL9018SS is traditionally used in low-profile platforms,
weighing and packaging machines, electromechanical
conversions and general-purpose weighing applications.
It is NTEP Certified and each load cell comes with
3 meters of cable.

Stainless Steel

5 to 500 kilograms (11.0 to 1,102.3 pounds)

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RL32018

RL9018SS

RL32018S HE

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S-beams

RL20000 Series

The IP67-rated RL20000 Series is equipped to
handle damp operating environments with ease and is
NTEP Certified in most capacities. Each s-beam load cell
includes 20feet (6.1meters) of load cell cable. Environ­mentally sealed models include the alloy-steel RL20000,
stainless steel RL20000 SS, stainless steel RL20000 ST
and the alloy-steel RL20001. Also available is the
stainless steel, welded-seal RL20001 HE.

RL20001HE Stainless Steel

Capacities ranging from 500 lb to 10,000 lb.

RL20000ST Stainless Steel

Capacities ranging from 5 lb to 10,000 lb.

RL20001 Alloy Steel

Capacities range from 250 lb to 20,000 lb.

RL20001HE

RL20001

RL20000ST

RLCSP1 Compression Canister

This high-capacity load cell is built with reliability, durability
and precision in mind. RLCSP1 oers welded-seal, stainless
steel construction for demanding vehicle-scale and process
applications. This load cell is NTEP Certified and comes
standard with 30feet (9.2meters) of load cell cable.

Stainless Steel

25,000 to 200,000 pounds (11,339.8 to 90,718.5 kilograms)

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RLCSP1

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