What is the purpose of a vehicle scale actually?

A vehicle scale or lane scale is a tool for Measuring weight of vehicles. These scales can often be found in parking lots, tollbooths and authorized truck weighing stations. You measure the weight using a load cell and an electronic scale that shows the weight on a digital display. They are used for a variety of purposes including law enforcement, loading and unloading, and logistics. Truck scales are used in agriculture to weigh the amount of agricultural produce that farmers have produced in their fields. Truck scales can also be used as an aid to taxation purposes, to keep track of transportation costs and to keep track of the weight of farm produce.

The different types!

The two main types of truck scales are Load scales and Axle scales. Load scales measure that Total weight from a truck or trailer. Axle scales measure the weight individual axes and can be used to determine the axle weights on a truck or trailer. The vehicle scales are divided into two different types:

Mechanical lever scale

• A vehicle scale with a mechanical lever system is one Weighing machinewho used a lever to lift the load. When the weight of the load is placed on one side of the lever it moves in one direction and when balanced with its own weight it stays in place. The pointer on the scale will move up to indicate how much weight has been placed on the scale.
• Mechanical lever scales are one of the earliest and simplest types of scales. The design is old but still relevant in today's world. They are more accurate than older hand scales and can weigh a wide variety of objects through the use of a sliding or pivoting beam.

Electromechanical vehicle scales

• Electromechanical vehicle scales aren't just that more accurate as mechanical scales, but can also be programmed to display a variety of weight values ​​depending on customer requirements.

The measuring method in modern vehicle scales

The measuring system of modern vehicle scales is more accurate and works more efficiently than ever before. The new “Smart Scales” are equipped with sensors that calculate the weight of the vehicle when driving over the scales and display the weight on a digital screen for the user. The Smart Scale is a universally applicable vehicle scale. In addition to calculating the weight of the vehicle and driver, the scale can also be used to identify license plates and take photos of the driver. This new technology can make it easier for authorities to detect and stop obese vehicles on the road.

also for cars and mobile homes

Of course, there are also vehicle scales for household use. For example, to be able to measure the axle load of one's own vehicle, which can be particularly useful before starting a vacation trip. Especially if it is a mobile home. With such a scale you can see the total weight of the vehicle on the spot check.

The advantages are obvious: this is how to avoid that Overloaded of the car, caravan, mobile home or trailer. The operation of such a scale is easy: The scales will in put the wheel. Then you drive slowly over the scales and then you repeat the process with the second wheel. Now the total weight can be determined. Common key data are:

• Max. Load per wheel: 1.500 to 1.800 kg
• Max. Load from the support wheel: 40 - 450 kg
• Accuracy deviation: less than 3%
• Temperature range: 0 - 50 ° C
• Weight: 1.000 g

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