The load cell is the fundamental element that allows a scale to indicate a precise weight. This component converts the force exerted on it into an electrical signal, and can operate by bending, compression, shear, or tension.
For industrial platforms, BARBAL® PC load cells offer:
• high precision,
• construction in stainless steel or nickel-plated steel,
• IP68 sealing for demanding environments,
• long-term stability and reliability.
For weighbridges, the following stand out:
• BARBAL® TC-A (analog) — stainless steel construction, IP69K sealing, lightning protection, and rodent-proof wiring.
• BARBAL® TC-DC (digital) — software-adjustable angle, metal connectors, reinforced protection, and maximum precision.
Thanks to its international know-how and experience in large-scale projects, BARBAL® develops load cells capable of meeting the environments, standards, and technical requirements of diverse global markets.
Weighbridges are designed to weigh heavy vehicles with excellent precision. They typically consist of several modules and are adapted to the environment where they will be installed, and can be made of metal, concrete, or a combination of these materials.
Before deciding to purchase a weighing solution for your company, you should consider several aspects, including the following.
Weighbridges currently allow you to leverage the latest technologies to streamline business processes and transactions by collecting information such as the product to be weighed, price, tare weight, net weight, customer or supplier data, carrier, supporting documents (such as invoices or shipping documents), driver identification, vehicle identification, surcharges, freight, fees or taxes, or the quality and origin of the materials.
In order to properly compare the various options for a weighbridge, a savvy buyer should consider more than just the purchase price of the product. While price is important, it is the accuracy and reliability of the weighbridge that will directly impact the owner's business for decades to come.
Weighbridges are used all over the world. Both small and large businesses, as well as transport companies, weigh trucks carrying all types of cargo, from food products to metals, as well as durable consumer goods or solid waste.
Almost all weighbridges have components in common that work together to measure weight.