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WeighBridge Overview!

Author: Boris Martin
by Boris Martin
Posted: Jul 19, 2019

Several types of scales are available for different types of weight measurement. But for weighing trucks, two types of scales used; pin load scales and full length truck scales. The difference is axle load scales can weigh one or two axles and full length truck scales can weigh the whole truck at a time. Full length truck scales may be portable or permanent fixing whereas Axle load scales are less expensive and are subject to certain errors.

Portable truck scales are usually placed on anequipped surface such as concrete slab, wooden beams or even dirt and slopes are placed at either end for access. The biggest advantage of Portable scales is it is easy to move from one site to another and is ideal for workers or road constructors. They are more expensive due to lesser framework. Scales that are permanently mounted either in a pit or of an above-ground low outline design where the scale is equipped on a concrete slab with ramps at either end. Advantages of Pit type scale are: There is no necessity for entry and exit inclines, snow will not be gatheredunder the platform and easier access to the bottom of the scale. The rate of a pit type scale is greater because of the increased cost of archaeological site and pit construction.

When you're planning to buy a weighbridge for a specific operation, it is important to take into account the subsequent: The probable quantity of weighing, type of vehicle to be weighed, whether it is gross weight weighbridge (Pit or Pit less type) or part length weighbridge (Cart / Mini Weighbridge). Generally, Pit less type weighbridge are mounted above road level. This type of Weigh Bridge is used where there is water logging problem or where there is rocky land. Pit type Weigh Bridge does not require ramps for loading and unloading of vehicles.

Cart or Mini Weighbridgesare termed Part Length Weighbridge and are used to weigh agricultural tractor and trailer combinations and bricks industrial unit. Other types of weighbridge are: Low profile scales are less expensive, available in a portable model and less problems with water drainage.Steel Deck requires less labour and doesn’t crack that easily.Bumper Bolt restraint is simple to install and is cheap.Concrete Deck doesn't get rust easily and is unaffected by chemicals.Electromechanical requires simple wiring, less power and less liable to lightning damage. Check Rod restraint does not require any maintenance and does not allow movement in weighbridge. There are two weighing capacities associated with truck scales. One is nominal capacity which can measure upto200,000 pounds; more than sufficient to weigh highway trucks. The other being concentrated load capacity which can weigh about 2,000 pounds and can vary from 20 tons upto 50 tons.

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