Axle Pad Scales
Portable Truck Weighing Scales
Axle pad scales, also referred to as axle pads or wheel load scales, measure a vehicles axle weights in order to determine a vehicle’s overall weight. Massload Technologies is a premier supplier of ultra-durable, low-profile axle pad scales for accurate vehicle weight across multiple industries. Our axle pads feature a large weighing surface and provide axle weight measurements accurate to within 0.25% FS. Truck axle scales can be used with ramps for above-ground installations or flush with concrete for a pit-installed permanent application. Our axle pads are typically sold in pairs but can also be sold in multiples to get complete trailer or truck weight in one weighment. This system is not to be used in legal for trade applications.
Above-ground installations are forklift portable and should be used with Massload quick disconnect cable (see options). View the benefits and applications of our axle pad scales by category below, Contact Us online or Request a Solution.
Highlights
Axle Pad Scale Advantages
Axle pad scales allow drivers and companies to avoid fines associated with overweight vehicles. Axle pad scales prevent costly damage to the vehicle axles, drive shafts, tires and overall operations by ensuring that vehicles aren’t over capacity. An overweight vehicle can consume more fuel than a vehicle that is within proper weight limits. Overweight vehicles can also cause damage to roads and negatively impact a vehicle’s breaking capabilities and stopping distance. As a result, this could endanger other drivers and the driver operating the vehicle. Additionally, overweight vehicles can result in a voided insurance policy, so it is imperative to have an axle pad scale that provides accurate readings.
Axle Pad Scale Size Options
- 84″ x 30″ axle pads for dual axle truck weighing – Dual or Tandem axle pad scales measure the weight of double wheel axle vehicles.
- 144″ x 30″ axle pads for tri-axle truck weighing – Tri-axle pad scales are used to measure triple wheel axle vehicles.
- 168″ x 30″ axle pads for dual and tri-axle truck weighing – Longer tri-axle pad scales for wide-spread tri-axles offering all the capabilities of the regular tri-axle scale.
Product Details
Axle Pad Scale Accuracy & Specifications
Massload axle pad scales are fully electronic and feature a large weigh surface to quickly and accurately weigh large vehicles. Some product specifications include:
- Gross vehicle weight (Super-B) accurate to within 1% FS
- Axle weight accurate to within 0.25% FS
- 6″ low profile for ease of use
- 2″ clearance under platforms
- Forklift portable for use in multiple locations
Why Choose Massload Technologies for Axle Pad Scales
Massload’s axle pad scales provide proven durability under the toughest conditions. Our axle pad scales offer improved accuracy compared to competing brands, and can hold up to repeated weighing processes in damaging environments. Our axle pad scales can even provide accurate readings when used on compacted yard gravel. Every Massload scale is fully made in Canada. Scales come calibrated with fully traceable certified weights. Our scales are warranty protected, including a 10 year warranty on the axle scale platform, a 5 year warranty on our Made in Canada truck scale load cells and a 2 year warranty on electronics, printer & cables.
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MASSLOAD AXLE PAD SCALE - B TRAIN WEIGHING DEMO
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Rated Capacity (pounds) | 84″ axle scale: 30,000 lbs/pad (60,000 lbs/axle grouping) |
|---|---|
| Load Cells | ML 1100-25K (Output: 2mV/V) |
| Accuracy | Gross Vehicle Weight (Super-B Train) independently tested to accuracy of 1% FS nominal |
| Overload Capacity | 150% full scale safe overload |
| Temperature Range | -40ºC to +80ºC (operating) |
| Graduation | 20 lbs (30,000 lbs and 40,000 lbs capacity). Calibration in kg is available. |
| Material | Load Cells: Made by Massload in Canada with quality alloy steel from USA or Europe. |
| Fatigue Limit | Infinite cycles per day (axle loads) |
| Ground Requirements | The ground must be flat and level, fully supporting loads and with proper drainage |
| Dimensions | Platform Weighing surface: |
| Sealing Standard | IP-66: totally protected from dust; protected from strong jets of water |
| Power | Axle scales are powered by digital load cell indicator |
EXTENDED AXLE SCALE SIZES
In addition to our 7ft, 12ft and 14ft models, it is possible to join extra 7ft sections to make longer scales of 21ft or more.
HIGH CAPACITY LOAD CELLS
Axle pads scales can also be purchased with Massload durable 50,000 lb load cells (versus 25,000 lb). This doubles the axle scale rated capacity and is used in applications where there is significant shock loading in the weighing process or for industrial heavy-duty hauling applications.
MILITARY QUICK CONNECT
Military connections and quick disconnect cables are provided at no charge. This cable connection allows for fast set-up and is suitable for portable truck scale applications where the pads are being disconnected and moved during use. This connection type also allows for easy replacement of cable should it ever get damaged.
RODENT PROOF MOLDED CABLES
Our custom molded cables are now available with rodent proof sleeving to ensure trouble-free operation throughout the year.
QUALITY DIGITAL INDICATORS
The standard digital indicator is the quality Made in Canada Western Scale M1 Digital Indicator.
For optional truck-in-truck out programming the Western Scale M2000A indicator is available.
REMOTE DISPLAYS
A variety of quality Canadian Made remote displays are available. The Western Scale Aurora 45 is our most popular model
WIRELESS OPTION
For cable free operation we have a wireless system to PC running the Massload Advanced Weigh Scale Software application
TICKET ROLL PRINTERS
This ticket printer is custom configured and programmed for Massload Technologies and is a durable ticket roll printer.
Massload can customize the ticket printer to provide the data and format you need.
Also available is a TM-U295 slip printer where multi-copy ticket slips are required .
30″ x 30″ AXLE PAD SCALES
These axle pads have the same specifications as standard axle pad models except for their shorter length. They are often used in trailer weighing applications with the front legs of the trailer being weighed with 30″ axle pads while the rear truck axles are weighed with 84″ or 144″ axle pads. The signals are then summed with a multi-channel indicator for total trailer weight.
Please click on the following links to download or view additional information:
- Brochure Truck Axle Pad Scale Auto Weighing By Massload Technologies
- Brochure: Massload Axle Pad Scale Manual Weigh M1
- Brochure Massload-Wireless-Axle-Pad-Scale-with-MAWS-Software
- Brochure Installation alignment for axle pads
- Brochure 30" & 84" Wiring & box options
- Brochure 144 Wiring & box options
- Brochure "Crop farmers demand accurate truckload weighing systems," as Published in Harvest 2012 Nipawin Sun
- Manual Axle weighing and errors
- Manual Stop Light Axle Adding
- Brochure 30 x 30 Heavy Duty Pad
