As a result of working closely with industry and listening to the needs of users, load cell designer and manufacturer LCM Systems has announced the launch of their re-designed wireless load shackles. The Telshack range is designed specifically for use in harsh, rugged environments.
The Telshack range now features a telemetry housing design and construction that is more compact and lighter, improving the balance of the load shackle. The antennae is also now an integral part of the load shackle and completely enclosed in the casing, so is no longer prone to damage. Two clips enable you to open the housing to access and change the batteries without the need for any tools, while all the electronics remain sealed underneath.
Because load shackles are often used in challenging and exposed applications, the telemetry housing has been designed to withstand day to day operational requirements, not degrade in sunlight and completely seal the internal electronics to IP67 to prevent any water ingress.
The Telshack telemetry load shackles also uses integral telemetry electronics operating on the 2.4GHz license-free frequency. Two ranges are offered, the Telshack-B bow load shackle that can be used for weighing applications from 12-1500 tonne, and the Telshack-D chain type load shackle which can be used from 12-35 tonne.
“In the past we have sold a number of replacement antenna due to damage sustained during use,” said Andy Bell, engineering manager. “We decided that to eliminate this problem we would re-design the product to include an internal antenna within a housing that completely protected it from accidental damage. We also changed the manufacture of the housing to tough Delrin plastic instead of stainless steel, as this allowed us to significantly reduce its weight and therefore produce a balanced load shackle. With users in mind, we also added clips that allow simple removal of the battery compartment cover to enable the batteries to be accessed easily and quickly. The wireless electronics are contained in a separate compartment underneath, so remain sealed from the elements and entirely protected.”
The new range of Telshack load shackles are being introduced in stages to replace stock of the old models as they run out.
Image: Telshack/ LCM Systems
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