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Here are some of the most common questions we receive from clients – new and experienced.
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Gross Weight refers to the weight of the loaded truck, meaning the truck and the load combined.
Tare weight is the weight of the unloaded truck.
Net Weight refers to the weight of the load by itself, minus the weight of the truck. Net weight is often calculated as: Gross Weight – Tare Weight = Net Weight.
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Foundation, Weighbridge Office, Weighbridge Structure, Loadcells, Indicator Terminal, Cables, Software and Hardware Accessories.
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A pit mounted weighbridge is built over an excavation, and the surface of the weighbridge is flush with the ground. A fun fact about pit mounted weighbridges, at one time all weighbridges were mechanical which required deep pits as they needed to house the large levers and suspension systems.
Pit mounted weighbridges are chosen if there are height restrictions. For instance, the weighbridge will be used for bulk filling process. The overhead filling structures are already in place and cannot be moved.
A surface mounted weighbridge is placed above the ground surface which has either side of the weighbridge open. There are several advantages of a surface mounted weighbridge namely: access, drainage and safety requirements.
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- Make sure instruments are in a verifiable condition, keep instrument free from debris, ensure equipment is clean.
- Must ensure verified within the specified intervals.
- They ensure the instrument installed is a type approved.
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