LOAD CELLS: A load cell is an electronic device (transducer) that is used to convert a force into an electrical signal. This conversion is indirect and happens in two stages. Through a mechanical arrangement, the force being sensed deforms a strain gauge. The strain gauge converts the deformation (strain) to electrical signals. A load cell usually consists of four strain gauges in a Wheatstone bridge configuration. Load cells of one or two strain gauges are also available. The electrical signal output is typically in the order of a few millivolts and requires amplification by an instrumentation amplifier before it can be used. The output of the transducer is plugged into an algorithm to calculate the force applied to the transducer.
WEIGHING SYSTEM: System comprising an indicator connected to one or more load cells to determine the weight or mass of an object.
VEHICLE WEIGHING: This type of weighbridge provides the easiest and quickest method of obtaining axle weights of all types of road vehicles. Most single axle weighbridges can be operated either statically (stop and go), or dynamically (in motion) which gives the best results when weighing large vehicles with self compensating suspension systems. The most important factor when considering installation of an axle weighbridge is the suitability of the site, which must be firm, flat and level for at least one vehicle length, either side of the weighbridge platform if reasonable results are to obtained. The risk of weight transfer during the weighing will be the determining factor in levels of accuracy, irrespective of the inherent accuracy of the weighbridge.
NIR: Optoelectronic technology which receives the spectrum of light detected on a particular component to transform it into an electrical signal.
WEIGHING SCALES: A weighing scale (usually just "scales" in UK and Australian English, or "scale" in US English,) is a measuring instrument for determining the weight or mass of an object. A spring scale measures weight by the distance a spring deflects under its load. A balance compares the unknown weight to a standard weight using a horizontal lever. Weighing scales are used in many industrial and commercial applications, and products from feathers to loaded tractor-trailers are sold by weight.
REMOTE CONTROL: Handheld device for remote control of hydraulic functions of machines of various kinds.
BELT WEIGHING: Complete system for the automatic management of the batching processes on a belt system, for any conveyor belt from 400 to 1200 mm wide.
