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How to Plan Your Truck Weighbridge Logistics

Weighing is an important part of any business. Most goods are sold on the basis of weight or volume. When it comes to transport business, weight assumes much more importance. It is vital to weigh each truckload properly and accurately to improve the business efficiency. How to choose the right weighbridge solutions and truck weighing systems? Here is a guide to plan your truck weighbridge logistics: Types of Weigh Bridges A weighbridge works more less like a common bathroom scale but it designed to take on huge weights. There are different types of weighbridges available. They are pit, above-ground, portable and weigh-in motion. Pit weigh bridges are placed into a pit. This is good for small sites that don't need much clearance while above-ground weighbridges are placed above the ground. It is made of steel frames which are easy to install and affordable. This requires ramps for the truck to drive in unlike in pit weigh bridges which don't need one. A weigh-in-motion weighbrid...

Choosing the right Axle Weighing Solution for your Business

Overloading of trucks can cause damage to vehicles as well as roads, bridges and underground services. Investing in an appropriate axle weighing machine can help reduce overloading, improve fuel economy, wear and tear of the vehicle. There are weighbridge solutions available for different types of businesses. Axle weigh pads are used to know the weights of individual axles and total gross weight of any vehicle. They are used in pairs -one pad for the left-hand wheels and the other for right. Here is a guide to choose the right axle weighing solution: Portable Axle Weighers Portable axle weighing machines are suitable for light vans and two axle vehicles. Heavy duty in-motion scales are used for assessing the weight of multi-axle vehicles. The portable axle weighers are good to ensure fleet compliance and prevent overloading and underloading. These can weigh loads from 1-50 tons per axle. Portable axle weigh pad solutions are priced lower and have several features that help companies s...

Keeping your Weighbridge Healthy

Weighbridges are very useful tools for weighing vehicles but its performance depends on proper maintenance. Here is a guide to keeping your weighbridge healthy and in good working condition. Regular Inspection There are two types of weighbridges-pit mounted and surface mounted weighbridges. In the case of pit mounted weighbridges, daily inspection is required to clean the mud and dirt buildup that may affect the performance. In the surface mounted weighbridges, ensure that there is sufficient space between the weighbridge superstructure itself and the ground below.  Periodic weekly and monthly maintenance schedules have to be maintained for both types of weighbridges. Conducting weekly tests can help you identify problem areas and do maintenance. The vehicle has to be kept at one end of the weighbridge, middle and towards the end and measurements recorded. If there is a huge difference between the data generated, it may require expert help to correct the problem. This test can be d...