What type of scale?

Unsure what type of scale you need? Check out our quick and simple guide to the different types of scale available.

What is a weighbridge?

A weighbridge is a heavy-duty vehicle scale designed specifically to weigh lorries, trucks and heavy vehicles. Available as pit mounted (flush with the road) or surface mounted (accessed via a ramp), weighbridge scales come in either steel or concrete, enabling them to be used in a variety of demanding environments. Weighbridges are commonly known as Truck Scales in the US market. For more information, visit our Weighbridge Buyers Guide or browse our range of vehicle scales by visiting the Weighbridge product pages.

What is a weight indicator?

Also known as weight displays, indicators are the brains of any weighing operation. As well as displaying weight data on a clear and easy to read screen, weight indicators collect and communicate data which can improve accuracy and optimize revenue – be it complex recipe formulation, process control and /or transmission of data for back office management. Weight indicators can be paired with a range of scales to create a complete weighing system. For more information, visit our Weight Indicators product page.

What is a load cell?

The load cell is an integral part of any scale and is responsible for measuring the weight or force applied. The load cell converts the force of the load into an electrical signal, which is then read and displayed by a weight indicator. Load cells come in a range of different sizes, shapes and capacities to suit different weighing systems and applications – from vessel weighers to intrinsically safe systems and from highly accurate cells that can detect the tiniest of weight changes, to rugged cells ideal for vehicle weighing. For more information, visit our Load Cells product page.

What is a checkweigher?

Checkweighing scales are generally used at the end of a production line to verify that the weight of goods falls within a certain tolerance. On a food production line, for example, fast and accurate checkweighing is vital to a company’s bottom line – overweight packages lead to product giveaway, while underweight packages result in unhappy customers. For more information, visit our Checkweighers product page.

What is a floor scale?

Also known as platform scales and deck scales, floor scales are large flat scales that sit directly on, or recessed into, the floor. Made to withstand tough environments and shock overloading, floor scales are often situated in the middle of a warehouse, allowing loads and forklifts easy access to roll on and off the scale. For more information, visit our Floor Scales product page.

What are rail weighing scales?

Rail weighing scales are used to weigh cargo either statically or in motion. They are crucial in virtually every aspect of rail operation, from monitoring product deliveries and invoicing, to avoiding overloading penalties and associated damage to rail infrastructure. For more information, visit our Rail Weighing product page.