603-15 - Weight Measuring Devices
Learning objectives
- Identify the two types of balance scales
- Describe platform scales
- Describe stretched and compressed spring scales
- Explain the operation of electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic load cells
- Explain the operation of linear variable differential transformers
- Describe batch and belt scales, including continuous weigh feeders and nuclear scales
Course overview
Weight is defined as the force or pull exerted on a an object by the Earth's gravitational field. Many different devices or weighing machines are used in industry to determine the accurate weight of raw materials, products, and equipment.
The Weight Measuring Devices training course examines these common devices. It describes various weight measuring devices and explains their operating principles. This online training course discusses:
- Balance scales
- Spring scales
- Load cells
- Batch scales
- Bell scales
Weight Measuring Devices is part of the Process Control Variables training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 20 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English