Weighbridges and Truck Scales Load Cells
Weighbridge or Truck scales are large scales that are usually mounted permanently on a concrete foundation that are used to weigh entire vehicles and their contents. By weighing the vehicle both empty and when loaded the load carried by the vehicle can be calculated.
Truck scales can be either surface mounted with a ramp leading up a short distance and the weighing equipment underneath or they can be pit mounted with the weighing equipment and platform in a pit so weighing surface is level with the road. They are built from steel or concrete and by nature are extremely strong.
The most complex portion of this type is the arrangement of levers underneath the weigh bridge since the response of the scale must be independent of the distribution of the load. Modern devices use multiple strain gauges that connect to electronic equipment to totalize the sensor inputs. In either type of semi-permanent scale the weight readings are typically recorded in a nearby hut or office. Most weighbridges are now linked to a personal computer which runs truck scale software enabling the printing of tickets and providing reporting features.
Thames Side Sensors is a market leader in the design and manufacture of industrial Weighbridges and Truck Scales Load Cells. We have developed a range of loadcells specifically designed for the rigours of Weighbridges and Truck Scales Load Cells applications.
Our weighbridges products offer weight solutions for all vehicle types, refuse collectors, tippers, box vans, just about anything on the road.
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