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Know The Different Types of Weighbridges.

First, what is a weighbridges? A simple definition and types of weighbridge is a device used to measure bulk items, but unlike regular scales, Weighbridges are designed to measure heavy items at large weight intervals. A weighbridge is most commonly used for weighing large vehicles such as trucks or rail containers or for checking incoming and outgoing vehicles.

Used in industries such as mining and quarries, weighbridges have electronic monitors that display the weight of the vehicle to gain accurate measurements of the goods they contain. Through the help of the weighbridge, businesses and companies can buy or sell goods by charging customers by the weight of load supplied or delivered, and determine freight costs or other charges based on weight.

The function of the weighbridge is pretty straightforward, but the technology required to achieve the result is highly accurate, precise and innovative. 

What’s The Importance Of Having A Weighbridge?

A high-quality weighbridge is indeed an investment as the importance of a well-functioning weighbridge will highly affect your business operations. Most weighbridge operators and owners are aware that overloaded vehicles are a safety risk and the fines issued for overloading can be seriously damaging to your business, but what most of them don’t know is that overloading can also increase the wear and tear of vehicles, thus shortening their lives.

Also, imagine how a weighbridge can prevent vehicle under loading, helping your business avoid lessened productivity whenever your trucks and vehicles leave your warehouse at less than full capacity. This is where weighbridge comes to the rescue- saving you loads of money by avoiding overloading (and under loading). 

What Are The Different Types of Weighbridge?

In order to maintain precise and accurate measurements, having just one size fits all weighbridge systems is not advisable. You need to find a weighbridge that is best suited for the particular application depending on different budgets, situations and industries. This is why the different types of weighbridges available in the market today are classified according to their task/ purpose, their modes of operation, and the type of construction used in creating them.

If you are thinking of purchasing a weighbridge, there are also other things to consider such as permission processes and regional standards. 

Above-Ground Weighbridges are the most affordable and easiest to deploy/ install

 

Freightweigh Above Ground Weighbridge

Above-Ground Weighbridges are the most affordable and easiest to deploy/ install. They don’t require foundations or major civil works to set up but they require a lot of space for ramps which are typically 3-5 meters long, along with extra space allowance on both sides for the safety of the operator and more space for associated steelworks. Above-Ground Weighbridges are built to support heavy vehicles which is why they are made of huge, strong, steel frames. Considered as the most cost-effective option to install and purchase, the foundation of Above-Ground Weighbridges are usually at ground-level with load cells positioned just a bit higher supporting the mounted weighbridge deck. 

In-Ground Weighbridges are considered the most expensive option for a weighbridge. Considering the additional concrete, extra labor for construction and additional work for excavation, this weighbridge will really cost you a lot but for a good reason. In-ground Weighbridges are ideally suited for areas or sites with limited space available because of its weighing deck that is positioned at ground level, eliminating the need for ramps. Through the help of In-ground Weighbridges, you can expect that your truck is at liberty to approach the platform from any direction.  

 

Pit Weighbridge

In-Ground Weighbridges are considered the most expensive option for a weighbridge. Considering the additional concrete, extra labor for construction and additional work for excavation, this weighbridge will really cost you a lot but for a good reason. In-ground Weighbridges are ideally suited for areas or sites with limited space available because of its weighing deck that is positioned at ground level, eliminating the need for ramps. Through the help of In-ground Weighbridges, you can expect that your truck is at liberty to approach the platform from any direction.  

Now, combine both above-ground and in-ground weighbridge designs, and you get the Semi-Pit Weighbridges. Carrying some of the features of the two mentioned weighbridges, the semi-pit weighbridge is installed at ground level along with the load cells and foundations mounted below ground as well but in an open area/ pit. When using the semi-pit weighbridge, you won’t need access permits, air-quality checks and stand-by personnel when servicing or when cleaning. 

Portable Weighbridges, as suggested by it's name, are commonly used in special situations

 

AML Portable Weighbridge

Portable Weighbridges, as suggested by it’s name, are commonly used in special situations where it’s easier to transport the weighbridge rather than the loaded vehicle itself. This might be unusual for some, but there are some regions which are so remote with several loading locations, for example, mining and logging industries. You can get the weight reading of your entire line of trucks at your production site through this weighbridge. This means a lot of fuel will be saved through an on-site weighing instead of driving each one of them to the weighbridge. Portable weighbridges are also the easiest to maintain as they can be driven easily to a service center.

Questions About Weighbridges?

Talk to the Top Weighing Equipment Technicians in Australia, Australian Weighing Equipment now. Call us at :

Sydney and NSW Office (1 300 044 044)

Queensland Office (07 3423 1388)

Victoria Office (+61) 3 9330 1011

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Your Weighbridge Is The Best Long Term Investment For you

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So you’ve decided you need a weighbridge! The purchase of this product is a wise investment but, like any investment, it requires some research and thought to ensure you get the most for your dollar. According to ATO depreciation schedule, they allow 25 years to depreciate a weighbridge. So your Weighbridge is a long term investment. You need to consider the placement of your weighbridge carefully. It’s essential to assess the impact of the weighbridge location on your current and future use of your site.

You don’t have to look at too many brochures to become thoroughly confused about what’s available, what’s important and what’s not to you. Generally, there are two basic types of weighbridges used to weigh trucks;

  1. Axle load weighbridges which are used to weigh 1 or 2 or multiple axles at a time to comply with the Chain of Responsibility and its associated ”legal ramifications” in regards to heavy vehicle (>4.5t) axle weights. (Trade Approved and Non Trade Options)
  2. Full-length truck weighbridges which weigh the entire truck at one time and can also have split decks for axle weighing, to comply with the Chain of Responsibility and all associated legal ramifications in regards to heavy vehicle (>4.5t) axle weights.

A weighbridges can have a very tough life, often in extremely arduous conditions. It won’t take long to see the impact of a poorly designed and inadequately protected weighbridges because it will quickly show signs of deterioration, which will eventually affect its performance and reliability.

AWE designs the Freight-Weigh weighbridge for Australian conditions and a lifetime of heavy duty weighing. Our proven robust designed platforms are engineered and manufactured inhouse, to the highest standards, providing our customers with a lifetime of reliable and accurate service.

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Why Our Weighbridge Stands Out From The Crowd

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This is the actual weighbridge that AWE Group are providing

Australian Weighing Equipment are known for having Australian’s Strongest weighbridge, because they’re built to last.

A weighbridges can have a very tough life, often in extremely arduous conditions. It won’t take long to see the impact of a poorly designed and inadequately protected weighbridge because it will quickly show signs of deterioration, which eventually will affect its performance and reliability.

Australian Weighing Equipment have been known for the strongest equipment and have been the best choice of all company in Australia, because of the outstanding service that all of the client that they are having. 

In Australian Weighing Equipment you can assure that the materials that they used in making all types of weighbridge that they have is high quality, durable in the market. It was inspected and check by the expert to assure the safety and give the highest service that they have. Our Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridges has the following advantages.

 

Your Freight-Weigh Weighbridge has the following advantages.

  • 530Ub to 600mm Steel U Beams to construct the modular structural frame of the Freight Weigh Above Ground Weighbridges, to minimize bending. This reduces extreme flexing when loaded.
  • Cross bracing every 5 metres, to prevent twisting and all welds of steel structure, min 8mm welds as to AS/ NS 1554.1
  • Structural integrity is one of the most important components of your weighbridges, for this reason AWE Galvanize all steel frames and components, to protect your weighbridge from corrosion.
  • The heart of any weighbridges is the load cell. Our Hermetically sealed, stainless steel load cells are made from 17-4PH stainless steel. Stainless steel load cells are more expensive than other load cells due to the additional costs of sealing the load cell. AWE Load Cells are Certified by NMI Australia.

You must check all of the promo and best offering that they having you can check and get a quote today here at Australian Weighing Equipment

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How The Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge Works?

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The Most Important Consideration In Selecting A Weighbridge. This is some idea on how you can find the perfect equipment for your own business. AWE will be assisting you so that you can get your own weighbridge and other equipment as soon as possible. 

The Must-Have Elements, Make Sure Your Weighbridge, Keeps Working

Strength

If you need your weighbridge, to stand up to the punishing abuse of heavy trucks, then you require 3 components:
Strength, Reliability, and Qualified Trades People/Service.

AWE weighbridge is made by galvanized material and coated with different protective layer.

It’s like a 3 legged stool, leave out an element and it’s pretty wobbly. Not the desired effect you want in your weighbridge.

  • Structural integrity is vital for accurate weighing, so you need to purchase from a reliable vendor. We prefer to manage all subcontractors to monitor their quality and workmanship. Cost-saving can cause a breach in your weighbridges resulting in costly downtime or worse, your exposure to overloading and breaking CoR Laws
  • Because these heavy-duty steel UBeams are more rigid, they reduce excessive flexing when loaded, so you get accurate weighing
  • AWE Galvanise all steel frames and components, to protect your weighbridges from corrosion. You don’t have to worry about your Weighbridges rusting away.
  • Every item is checked to make sure it meets the high-quality standards of ISO 9001/2000

Don’t Take Short Cuts, Because If Your Trucks Are Overweight The Fines Could Kill Your Business

If Time is Money, Then Can You Afford To Have An Unreliable Weighbridge?

Reliability

AWE designs weighbridges for Australian conditions and a lifetime of heavy-duty weighing. Our proven and robustly designed platforms are engineered and manufactured in-house, to the highest standards to provide our customers with a lifetime of reliable and accurate service.

  • With our in-house engineering, design, and manufacturing facility, together with our network of engineers and agents around the world, we are able to offer a completely custom-built solution for your weighbridge needs.
  • All projects use Autocad Inventor 3D CAD/CAM software to check for span deflection, the slope at load cell, maximum bending stress, etc to ensure all materials/equipment (eg load cells) operate within their allowable limits.
  • Rite Weigh Scale Pty Ltd is a Quality Endorsed Company, QMS – AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000

Qualified Skilled Tradesmen the 3rd Leg

AWE believe so strongly in only using qualify skilled tradesmen, we refuse to outsource, because fines from a weighbridge failure could ruin your business. When AWE starts building your weighbridge, an army of skilled tradesmen and engineers, design and manufacture your purpose built weighbridge. They are all lead by your own personal project manager assigned to make your project run smoothly. We’re talking about:



  • Licensed Tradesmen > Mechanical Engineers
  • Electrical Engineers > Structural Engineers
  • Draftsmen’s >>Fitter & Turners > Boilermakers
  • Fully Qualified Scale Makers > Electronic Technicians
  • Instrument Fitters >>Electricians > Weighbridge Service
  • Technicians > Project Managers > Concreters

The quality of our team sets us apart, as most companies can only offer these services by outsourcing to the cheapest contractor.!