Thayer Scale-Hyer Industries, Inc. (United States) - Thayer Scale’s proprietary Force Measurement Suspension System (FMSS) is an interposed active structure, consisting of one or more articulated members, placed between the load receptor and a load cell. This system functions as a force vector filter, blocking all nuisance, erroneous, and destructive force vectors. It has an un-matched ability to tolerate operator abuse from, equipment clean-out, changeovers, re-positioning, and mechanical repair.

This patented system utilizes a series of stainless-steel cables in conjunction with Torque Transfer Tubes to accurately focus a force to a tension-type load cell, which is completely independent of load position and precisely proportional to net rather than gross load. The system is adaptable to most load cells whether they are of the strain gauge or LVTD type. 

Having only static components, there are no active elements to maintain, even under severe operating conditions. Regardless of installation, building or foundation distortions have no impact, the cable suspension system is inherently self-aligning to the direction of gravity. A final lever with true mass counterbalancing of tare loads optimizes system accuracy, sensitivity and stability. 

FMSS cable suspension system benefits:

• No scale can take more abuse
• Sustained sensitivity without maintenance
• Nullifies heavy tare loads
• Adapts to all mounting arrangements 
• Tolerates heavy overloading 
• Withstands extraneous lateral shocks 
• Permits 90+% Load Cell Utilization 
• Easily accepts Automatic Test Weight Lifter 
• Load cell accessible for easy replace mentor re-rating