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Weighbridge calibration: why it matters
By Vicky Ogola, Senior ICT Consultant 1 min read
An inaccurate weighbridge costs money on every transaction. Regular calibration, verification and maintenance protect both sides of the scale.
For processing plants, farms, quarries and transporters, the weighbridge is a cash register. Every reading affects what is paid or charged, so accuracy matters on every transaction.
Why weighbridges drift
- Load cells age and can be damaged by overloads or impacts.
- Debris, water and mud build up around and under the deck.
- Foundations settle and structures move.
- Cables and junction boxes corrode.
Calibration and verification
Calibration adjusts the weighbridge using test weights so readings are correct across its range. Weighing equipment used for trade must also be verified according to the requirements of the relevant weights and measures authority. Keep records of every calibration and verification.
Routine care
- Keep the deck and the gap around it clean.
- Inspect for damage after heavy or unusual loads.
- Check that the indicator returns to zero when empty.
- Look after cables and junction boxes.
Connect it to your systems
Linking the weighbridge to your software removes manual transcription, attaches vehicle details and images to each weighing, and creates an auditable record.
See our weighbridge installation and calibration services.
About the author
Vicky Ogola
Senior ICT Consultant
Vicky Ogola writes about network design, connectivity, data centres and the infrastructure that business systems depend on.