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    Weightron Load Cells – White Paper

    Weightron Admin|11 April, 2022

    Caveat Emptor – let the buyer beware

    Load cell accuracy, reliability and durability are fundamental factors in ensuring optimised weighbridge performance. This white paper outlines key factors to be considered when choosing load cells for your weighbridge and why lower cost, inferior load cells are a very poor investment. This paper describes the most important design and manufacturing factors for weighbridge load cells including:

    • Load cell types –single and double ended beams versus canister cells
    • Material specifications – stainless steel versus tool steel
    • Environmental sealing to IP69K and lightning protection
    • Strain gauge design
    • 100% product testing and temperature compensation in production

    It further describes advances in load cell designs and how Weightron’s TRUdigital load cells provide the perfect solution, not just for accuracy and reliability, but for remote diagnostic capabilities via our cloud-based Nexia™ technology.

    NOTE: The last paragraph on VCAP in the paper is not relevant for the UK/European Market.

    Click here to read the whitepaper in full.

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      What is a Weighbridge?

      A Weighbridge (US truck scale) is a large, low-profile scale used to weigh both road and off-road vehicles (rigid and articulated lorries, dumper trucks, vans etc) and their contents. The load carried by the vehicle is calculated by weighing the vehicle both empty and loaded. The main weighbridge deck structure can be constructed from steel, pre-stressed concrete or steel-concrete composite.

      What is a Pit-Mounted Weighbridge?

      Installed inside a pit, these weighbridges sit flush with the road surface. As they don’t require ramps, they take up less road surface compared to surface mount installations. Suitable for sites with restricted access.

      What is a Surface-Mounted Weighbridge?

      Installed above ground, these weighbridges incorporate steel or concrete ramps to allow vehicles to drive on and off. One advantage is that the ramps slow down vehicle entry speed. Less foundation works are required when compared with pit mount installations. Surface designs are suitable for temporary/portable installations when used with steel ramps.

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