Handbook OPTIFLEX 1300 C
19 OPTIFLEX
1300
C
Traction forces
Anchoring probes in solid applications
We recommend that the probe should not be anchored to avoid excessive traction loads on the cable and
potential cable breaks.
As a rule, do not anchor probes in tanks over 10 meters or 33 feet high.
High tanks - do not anchor probe!
Risk of probe breakage!
Traction load is dependent upon the height and shape of the tank, product particle size & density, and the
rate at which the tank is emptied.
Cable maximum design loads
The Ø 8mm or 0.3" single cable will fail at loads greater than 3.5 T or 7700 lbs. There is also a risk of
damage to pressure-bearing components inside the housing assembly. If loads exceed the maximum
design load, please contact KROHNE immediately.
Estimated traction on the cable according to application
Material Probe used
Probe length / m (ft)
10 (32.8)
20 (65.6)
30 (98.4)
Cement Single cable Ø8 or 0.3’’ 1.0 T or 2200 lb 2.0 T or 4410 lb 3.0 T or 6620 lb
Fly ash Single cable Ø8 or 0.3’’ 0.5 T or 1100 lb 1.0 T or 2200 lb 1.5 T or 3300 lb
Wheat
Single cable Ø8 or 0.3’’ 0.3 T or 660 lb
0.6 T or 1320 lb 1.2 T or 2650 lb
Summary of Contents for optiplex 1300 c
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