The construction material is a fundamental criterion in choosing a crane bridge. The most common options are:
Metallic — entirely constructed of steel; lightweight, portable, and quick to assemble.
Composite (steel + concrete) — combines a metallic structure with a concrete slab; high robustness and stability.
Both offer equivalent performance when manufactured according to rigorous standards. The metallic crane stands out for its ease of transport and installation, while the composite crane may require more preparation when concreted on-site.
The type of installation — embedded or above ground — will depend on the available space, drainage needs, accessibility for cleaning, and safety requirements.
BARBAL® also offers metallic civil works, allowing for rapid relocation and reducing the need for traditional foundations.
With a global presence and experience in developing solutions for different industrial environments, BARBAL® adapts each project to the specific conditions of each country, from climatic requirements to infrastructure standards.
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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.