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Above Ground Weighbridge | - Less expensive to install because it requires less civil work and foundations
- Suitable if weighbridge needs to be moved to another location
- Fewer problems with water drainage
- 150mm standard clearance underneath the weighbridge allows for generous room for cleaning
- Suitable for trade, by NMI Australia
| - Needs to have ramps at both ends of Weighbridge. Each ramp 5 – 7 metres + turing circle (The gradient of the concrete ramps needs be minimum 10:1 ratio for every 100mm above the ground, needs 1M of Length)
- Requires large real estate and impedes clear access to hard stand area
- Inexperienced drivers may find the ramps more difficult to manoeuvre
- May require walkways and handrails if drivers are required to get out of their trucks
- Identical to pit Weighbridge, but requires additional side supports
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Pit Type Weighbridge | - Does not need ramps, because it level with pavement
- Smaller footprint, so you won’t tie up valuable hard stand areas (No Ramps)
- Your trucks will be able to drive straight on to the weighbridge
- Suitable for trade, by NMI Australia
- Does not impede clear access to hard stand area
- Easy access for other vehicles like forklifts, which are unable to climb ramps
| - Requires extensive civil works & concrete foundations
- Requires more onsite labour to install
- Requires special attention to drainage
- Not good for high water table locations
- Hazardous gases can build up in the weighbridge pit
- Safety issues related to working in confined space under weighbridge
- More difficult for cleaning
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AML Series Portable | - Suitable for CoR Legalisation
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Axle Weigher | - Simple construction & fewer parts provides an inexpensive CoR Solution
- Small footprint, less land required
| - Not as accurate as full length weighbridge
- Operator training required
- Takes longer to weigh each axle group
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Scorpion Onboard Weighing | - Design for trucks, which constantly pick up new loads, on their runs: Like Garbage Trucks, Skip Bin Trucks, Asphalt, Municipal Council Trucks.
- Weight can be Captured instantly.
- Can be linked with other inboard computers, like GPS, etc to work out. costing in real time
| - High cost due to mechanical installation.
- Retro fitting is difficult due to structural changes and certification.
- May become noisy if improperly adjusted
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