ONBOARD MECHANICAL SCALE

TruckWeight has introduced a new scale for mechanical suspension systems that can be quickly, easily and inexpensively mounted as an aftermarket installation. It needs no welding or special tools and can typically be installed in one hour on tractors and trailers with walking beam, leaf-spring and other mechanical suspensions, the company says.

Targeted primarily for refuse, aggregate and logging vehicles, the new product consists of a set of strain gauges or sensors, transmitters and a handheld receiver. With a range of 500 ft, the receiver displays axle group and gross vehicle weight readings in three-second intervals, essentially providing real-time truck weights.

Previous TruckWeight strain gauges needed to be mounted to a metal bar that had to be welded to the suspension. The upgraded gauge mounts directly to the suspension with a high-strength adhesive. The new system results in better accuracy — to within 1% on level ground — and reliability, the company claims.

Gauges will last up to five years and are said to be inexpensive to replace.

TruckWeight is based in Halifax.


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