Building an accurate 4-corner weighing system requires exact matching of load cell sensitivity, mounting hardware, and junction box summing circuits. Quadro kits save time-to-deployment by bundling these pre-matched elements into single-SKU packages. This guide compares our offering of ANYLOAD quadro kits, grouping them by ideal application: platforms, bulkheads, and process tanks.
For more on the proper implementation of a four-corner load cell system, see our guide to load cell trimming. Our guide, Load Cell Mounting and Installation Best Practices, offers further tips and best practices for building an accurate, reliable weighing system.
Key Takeaways
- Platform vs. Vessel Selection: Platform kits use self-leveling ball feet and spacer plates; vessel kits use specialized weigh modules with integral anti-check and anti-lift protection.
- Summing Architecture: Platform kits utilize excitation trim junction boxes for uniform corner calibration, while vessel kits feature signal trim boxes for dynamic tank environments.
- Environmental Protection: Options range from nickel-plated alloy steel (IP67) for dry industrial applications to 17-4PH stainless steel (IP68/IP69K) for washdown cleanrooms.
- Installation Guidance: Review our engineering guides on load cell trimming and mounting best practices before system assembly.
Quadro Kit Architecture: Platform vs. Vessel Systems
Quadro kits are categorized by mechanical application and force isolation requirements:
- Vessel Kits: These fit tanks, hoppers, and silos, addressing their inherent thermal expansion or wind loads. They include four load cells (of varying geometries depending on the application’s structural requirements), an IP65/67 signal-trim junction box, and four integrated weigh modules with lateral stay-rod restraint and anti-lift protection. (See our load cell module comparison guide).
- Platform Kits: These are designed for static floor scales, platform structures or bulkheads. They generally include four single-ended shear beams, four height-adjustable rubber/captured-ball leveling feet, mounting spacers, an excitation-trim junction box, and a 20m home-run cable.
A Platform Load Cell Kit
A Vessel Load Cell Kit
Which Platform Load Cell Kit Is Right For My Project?
The table below compares kit options for platform weighing. Feet and spacer dimensions are omitted since each kit contains those sized appropriately for its weight capacity.
| SKU/Model | Load Cells | J-Box | Leveling Feet | Spacer Plates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QS1-16 | 563YH Alloy Steel IP67 | J04EA-16 Excitation Trim Cast Aluminum Enclosure IP67 | AMF Carbon Steel Captured Ball Rubber Base | SPACER Nickel-plated Mild Steel |
| QS3-16 | 563YS 2mV/V 17-4PH Stainless Steel IP68 | J04EA-16 Excitation Trim Cast Aluminum Enclosure IP67 | AMFSS 2Cr13 Stainless Steel Captured Ball Rubber Base | SPACERSS Stainless Steel |
| QS3-S4 | 563YS 2mV/V 17-4PH Stainless Steel IP68 | J04ES-FS Excitation Trim 304 Stainless Enclosure IP65 | AMFS4 304 Stainless Steel Captured Ball Rubber Base | SPACERSS Stainless Steel |
| QS5-16 | 563YS30 3mV/V 17-4PH Stainless Steel IP68 | J04EA-16 Excitation Trim Cast Aluminum Enclosure IP67 | AMFSS 2Cr13 Stainless Steel Captured Ball Rubber Base | SPACERSS Stainless Steel |
| QS5-S4 | 563YS30 3mV/V 17-4PH Stainless Steel IP68 | J04ES-FS Excitation Trim 304 Stainless Enclosure IP65 | AMFS4 304 Stainless Steel Captured Ball Rubber Base | SPACERSS Stainless Steel |
Which Vessel Load Cell Kit Is Right For My Project?
Here, we compare vessel-weighing kits, including weigh module features that differentiate them.
| SKU/Model | Load Cells | J-Box | Weigh Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK4-102EHM2 | 102EH Alloy Steel IP67 | J04SA-16 Signal Trim Cast Aluminum Enclosure IP67 | 102EHM2 Alloy Steel Side Force Protection Anti-lifting Protection |
| MK4-363TSM1 | 363TS 17-4PH Stainless Steel IP68/IP69K |
J04SS Signal Trim 304 Stainless Steel Enclosure IP65 |
363TSM1 ThinWeigh™ 304 Stainless Steel Ultra-Low Profile Side Load & Uplift Protection |
| MK4-563RSM5 | 563RS 2mV/V Stainless Steel IP68/69 | J04SS Signal Trim 304 Stainless Steel Enclosure IP65 | 563RSM5 304 Stainless Steel Multidirectional Overload Protection Anti-lifting Protection Self-checking |
| MK4-563YHM4 | 563YH 3mV/V Nickel-plated Alloy Steel IP67 | J04SA-16 Signal Trim 3Cast Aluminum IP67 | 563YHM4 Alloy Steel Rocker Pin w/ Lateral Stops Overload Protection Anti-lifting Protection |
Available Kit Capacity Ranges
When calculating system capacity, multiply gross vessel/platform weight (dead load + live load) by 1.25 to include a safety margin, then divide by four to establish the minimum per-cell rating:
- Standard Platform Kits (QS1 / QS3 / QS5): Available in per-cell capacities from 500 lbs to 20,000 lbs (total system capacities 2,000 lbs to 80,000 lbs).
- MK4-563YHM4 Vessel Kit: Low-to-medium capacity vessel weighing from 100 lbs to 10,000 lbs per module.
- MK4-102EHM2 Vessel Kit: Heavy-capacity industrial vessel weighing from 2,500 lbs to 60,000 lbs per module.
- MK4-563RSM5 Metric Vessel Kit: Washdown metric vessel kit available in 10 kg to 500 kg per module.
Load Cell Kit Component Product Summary
Below are links to the specific products within each kit, where individual spec sheets can be found.
- Load Cells: 102EH, 563RS, 563YH (for both platform and vessel kits), 563YS, 563YS30
- Junction Boxes: J04EA-16, J04ES-FS, J04SA-16, J04SS
- Leveling Feet: AMF, AMFSS, AMFS4
- Spacers: SPACER, SPACERSS
- Weigh Modules: 102EHM2, 563RSM5, 563YHM4
Need assistance calculating system expansion margins or matching digital indicators to your kit? Contact Tacuna Systems Engineering for direct design and pairing support.
