The decision to purchase a weighbridge should involve a team responsible for technical, operational, and economic analysis. This team should:
• evaluate several suppliers,
• visit real installations with similar equipment,
• inquire about maintenance, calibration, cell replacement, and downtime,
• compare proposals and included services.
The size of the weighbridge is another essential factor. To weigh the complete vehicle, you should consider lengths between 18 m and 21 m (semi-trailers) or up to 30 m (with double trailer). The standard width is 3 m, but can be larger upon request.
There are three main configurations:
Axle weighing — more economical, but less precise.
Full weighbridge — the most common and recommended for commercial transactions.
Multi-axle — allows reading per axle and total, but is the most expensive solution.
BARBAL® accompanies the entire selection process to ensure you choose the most suitable solution for your business.
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.