How to choose a Scale?
5 steps
for a selection of a Truck Scale
An important investment
The purchase of a Truck Scale allows us to measure and control the flow of inputs and outputs while maintaining high effectiveness and efficiency in inventories, as well as the marketing of products and services, when choosing the truck scale model, the following factors should be considered:
1
Weighing Capacity
Know the maximum weighing capacity required by the customer, it is the sum of the tare weight (vehicle) + the net weight of the content, the nominal capacities in truck scales are:
0-40
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40-60
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60-80
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100
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2
Vehicle type
It is essential to determine the types of vehicles that will be weighed on the scale since this will delimit the length of the scale, the vehicles according to the number of axles are:
Torton (C3)
Trailer (T3S2)
Trailer (T3S3)
Full (T3S2R4)
3
Available space for truck scale installation
This information allows us to choose the scale model according to the available space, the larger the space it is possible to install scales on the floor and the smaller the space, the floor scales are recommended.
4
Rolling surface
The choice of the rolling surface for the truck scale will depend on the following factors, the options being rolling in Concrete and rolling in Steel.
Estimated start-up time
Initial investment
Resistance to corrosive environments
Relocations
5
Truck Scale Portability
Define whether the scale will be installed permanently or temporarily in the latter case, the portable truck scale is recommended.
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