Weighbridges

A weighbridge, also known as a truck scale (in America) or railroad scale, is a large set of scales used to measure rail and road techniques as well as their contents. A weighbridge is usually set presently on a concrete floor and their purpose is to measure the weight of loads. This is done simply by weight the technique pre and post loading, with the extra weight being the extra weight of the load. There are several types of weighbridges existing throughout the world, but the most used types are; electronic (deep pit type), electronic (pit less type), digital (deep pit type), digital (shallow pit), digital (pit less type), rail weighbridges, movable weighbridge, mechanical weighbridge, mechanical (digital type), electro-mechanical, portable weighbridge, axle scales, and portable ramp end scales. Weighbridges are used in industries that manufacture or move bulk items. This includes mines and quarries, rubbish dumps / recycling centres, bulk liquid and powder movement, household goods, and electrical equipment.