What is a weighbridge?

A weighbridge, or also truck scale and truck scale is a measuring instrument specially designed for weighing large industrial vehicles and their loads. In most cases, they are used for commercial purposes and are therefore also calibrated. Today, modern weighbridges are equipped with advanced electro-mechanical components, whereas in the past, weighbridge manufacturers used purely mechanical scale bases. These weighbridges were designed to be installed above a pit containing levers and other mechanical components. These made it possible to connect the weighing platform to a balancing mechanism that could be used to determine the weight of the vehicle.

However, this type of design proved to be limiting due to the separation between the weighbridge and the balancing element. Later developments led to load cells being built into weighbridges so that a completely self-sufficient unit could be created.

In addition, the vehicle weight can be displayed digitally by using load cells with the aid of an analog digital module (ADM). This method is far more accurate than the old-fashioned measuring methods of the past.

The use of PCs and network technology enables operators to monitor or control a weighbridge from a different location. Remote operation offers additional flexibility for the staff working with the weighbridges.

ESSMANN | Weighing & Automation is one of the leading weighbridge manufacturers

As one of the leading suppliers of weighbridges in Germany, we manufacture a complete range of weighbridge products, software and measuring devices for above-ground and below-ground scales. Our modular approach ensures that there is always a suitable weighbridge for your application. The robust weighbridges made of steel and steel-concrete composites are characterized by unsurpassed durability and are now used in the toughest conditions all over the world.

Equipment of a weighbridge

With over 160 years of experience, we know that many applications require more than just a simple weighbridge. That’s why we offer a wide range of accessories and software that form the basis for complete weighbridge systems. Our range of peripherals includes: driver-operated terminals, card readers and barcode scanners, traffic barriers, traffic lights, license plate cameras and intuitive weighing software.

All our weighbridges meet the requirements for legal-for-trade weighing. ESSMANN | Waagen & Automation is certified for the conformity assessment (manufacturer verification) of weighbridges and offers a comprehensive weighing service and calibration support for all types and manufacturers of weighbridges, supported by a Germany-wide network of local service technicians.