Description
Hydraulic Truck Scales with Guardian Load Cells operate on the same information transfer system as other truck scales, but the elicited signal is triggered by a different source. The respective signals are combined by stacking pressure actuators or combining pressure transducers. In the transducer method, hydraulic load cells utilize hydraulic fluid to transmit force applied to the scale weighbridge to pressure transducers, converting that force into an electrical signal. This process operates solely on hydraulic pressure, meaning no electrical components are used in the scale weighbridge.
Hydraulic truck scales perform extremely well in moist environments, and they don’t experience many issues regarding lightning damage. They do not have the same issues as strain gauges or internal circuitry, allowing for superior capability in the aforementioned environment. A system based on this type of technology is more expensive than analog cells; however, this increased cost can offset the issues analog systems experience regarding lightning and water, creating a lower cost of overall ownership over the lifespan of the hydraulic truck scale.
Features & Benefits
- 100,000 pound concentrated load capacity
- Concrete or steel deck options
- Models available for weighing sets of axles or entire trucks
- Immune to lightning strikes and water damage
- Operates in a wide range of extreme temperatures
- Integrated load cell pocket design
- Rugged 75,000 pound capacity stainless steel load cells
- Load cells are environmentally sealed for high pressure wash downs and can operate fully submerged
- Fiberglass totalizer cabinets can be placed up to 20′ from edge of weighbridge
- Boltless top access covers
- Shot blasted structural steel is protected with baked-on, heavy duty anticorrosion tan powder for the highest quality and durable finish
- Lifetime load cell warranty
- Low-profile or pit-type installations
- NTEP and Measurement Canada legal for trade
- Custom engineered designs available
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