Hardy Process Solutions

Question

Are Hardy Load Points seismic rated?

Answer

Hardy Load Point assemblies are not seismic rated.

Seismic rating is based on a combination of foundational, structural and environmental conditions. Hardy Load Point specification sheets contain lift-off and side loading specifications that can be presented to your Mechanical Engineer to determine if they need to add any additional seismic supports. Hardy provides specification sheets for our Load Points with enough information so that your mechanical engineer can properly design your weighing system. Your mechanical engineer is responsible for determining what, if any, additional mechanical measures are required on your system.

We have discussed seismic ratings with the appropriate California Governmental Department. They informed us that load cell providers, such as Hardy Process Solutions, should inform our customers that load cells only tell the user how much the vessel weighs. A Mechanical Engineer is required to make sure the vessel stays on top the load points.

Some of the information contained in our Spec Sheets is as follows:

HI HLPx Load cell capacity (eMax)	Lift-off Screw size	Max lift-off Percent of capacity	Side Force max Percentage of eMax	Maximum downward force
44 - 450 lb	M6	100%	50%	300%
1125 - 4.5K lb	M8	100%	50%	300%
11.25K lb	M10	75%	50%	300%
22.5K lb	M12	50%	50%	300%

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