Calibration is indispensable in sectors such as the chemical industry, laboratories, commerce, and logistics. Only with regular calibrations is it possible to guarantee accurate results, avoid financial losses, and ensure transparency with clients and partners.
Calibration consists of comparing the value read by the scale with the actual value of a standard mass. If the difference exceeds the permitted limits, the equipment must be adjusted or repaired.
The certifying body issues a document proving that the scale meets the applicable regulations. Ignoring calibration can result in fines, operational errors, and considerable losses.
BARBAL® systems are developed for maximum safety and reliability. The company, present in several international markets, applies rigorous methodologies and proprietary technology to guarantee robust, precise scales that meet the legal requirements of each region.
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.