Types of Vehicles Weighed by an Axle Scale

Weighing vehicles requires a specific type of industrial scale that can consider the size and focal points of the weight itself for accurate measurement. Because vehicles rest their entire weight upon the wheels which are supported by the axles, traditional weight scales are often cumbersome in their application. However, the development of a small, flat scale that can be used under each set of wheels that are attached to an axle has become the most prominent method of accurately measuring the overall weight while taking up minimal space.

What is an Axle Scale?

This is a scale that is designed to allow the vehicle to place its wheels on the device so that the full weight can be measured. Each axle will have a scale so that the weight can be taken in all at once. Because the scales can be placed in front of each wheel so that the vehicle itself can roll on top, the weight can be measured accurately without the need for a very large platform scale which would have issues of its own.

There are different variations of this scale, which comes in different sizes and capacities. Plus, they can be crafted from steel or aluminum, have smooth or treaded top plates, and are quite mobile so you can move them where they are needed.

Most Common Types of Vehicles

All, but the heaviest construction vehicles which do not use axles in the traditional manner can be weighed on this type of scale. However, the most common types of vehicles include the following.

Large or Semi-Trucks

The most common type of vehicle that is weighed by an axle-type scale is the large truck or semi-truck. They are weighed the most often because they have the greatest capacity for carrying items for any wheeled vehicle on the road today. The scale is used by businesses to maximize the efficiency of shipping and transporting items from one location to another as well as law enforcement to ensure that the trucks do not exceed road limits.

Vans

A step down from the large truck, vans are designed to carry a considerable number of items in enclosed conditions. While not often subject to being weighed by the authorities, many companies that ship items will weigh them for maximum capacity while not exceeding the specifications of the vehicle.

Pickup Trucks

Used often on construction sites to carry items from one location to the next, they may be weighed to ensure that their carrying capacity is not exceeded. So, it's common to see them being weighed just in case.

The versatility and simple design of the axle scale makes it the best to weigh vehicles of all types. This is also one of the simplest of industrial scale products because all that is needed is proper positioning and weighing vehicles that do not exceed the limits of the scale itself. Because of its versatility, it can be used in a wide number of applications when it comes to successfully weighing vehicles of all sizes.