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News Release from: Applied Weighing International | Subject: Yachts
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 26 October 2007
'Safemount' weighing of luxury yachts
High performance, interchangeable weighing assemblies that are designed for harsh environments have enabled one of the world's leading manufacturers of super yachts to accurately weigh their craft
The 'Safemount' weighing assemblies were supplied to the Middle Eastern yacht manufacturer by Applied Weighing, the UK's leading manufacturer and supplier of process weighing equipment and load cells, and are now a vital element in the systematic construction of sea faring super yachts The luxurious yachts, which are designed for the rich and famous, require extreme accuracy in their design in order to sail the seas safely
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 31 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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In particular, the weight of the craft and its centre of gravity need to be monitored closely during its construction.
Applied Weighing were asked to supply their most suitable weighing system for this purpose.
The 'Safemount' weighing assemblies were chosen for this application because their unique design ensures safe, simple and accurate weighing; allowing the weighing of heavy systems to be made easier and safer than ever before.
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The integral jacking bolts of the weighing assemblies allow for fast and easy installation and they have added strength for extra safety.
They also have interchangeable capacities from 3.5 to 100 tonnes.
Applied Weighing supplied the company with 28, 100 tonne 'Safemounts', which were then fitted under jacks.
Using a plug-in weight instrument, which can be connected to each load cell in turn, the customer can now observe the centre of gravity of the craft and monitor the weight at a number of specific points.
This system ensures that the yachts are constructed with the required high degree of accuracy.
Applied Weighing, who not only supplied the instrumentation but commissioned the installation, are able to provide a comprehensive supply, install and commissioning package and after-sales service and support.
Applied Weighing, which was first established in 1990, provides a complete range of weighing solutions and systems.
These are custom built to meet individual customer requirements.
Their range includes platform scales, silo and vessel weighing systems, drum filling systems, high speed weighing systems, telemetry systems and load cells.
Applied Weighing products are used in a diverse variety of industry areas including pharmaceutical, food processing, milling and bakeries, aggregates and cement, fuel oils, chemicals and plastics.
Their aim is to provide quality products on short delivery times, backed up with comprehensive technical support.
Applied Weighing is an ISO 9001:2000 registered company and is certified for the manufacture of ATEX compliant products.
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