Digital denotes accuracy and efficiency in weighbridges. The conventional mechanical weighbridges were based on a system consisting of levers and fulcrums. Some deploy heavy-duty springs. When a vehicle moves into the platform, the compression of the spring causes the dial or pointer to move, and the readings are mechanically noted. Mechanical weighbridges were prone to errors caused by wear and tear of levers and fulcrum or manual errors in noting the readings.

The advent of digital technology in weighbridges transformed the industry by ensuring more efficiency and accuracy in weight measurements. It deploys a load cell, which has sensors attached to it. The sensor or gauge deforms when a vehicle enters the platform, creating an electrical resistance based on the applied force. It helps the load cells to provide weight measurements accurately.

Advantages:

  • Accuracy: Digital weighbridges provide more precise weight measures compared to mechanical systems due to the advanced load cell technology deployed.
  • Real-Time Data: It captures data in real time and sends it to a digital terminal for monitoring, storage, processing, and retrieval.
  • Integration: The enterprise’s cloud ERP system can seamlessly integrate the data. It can work with or without a computer terminal on site.
  • Automation: Digital technology helps automate the processes, guiding drivers to position the vehicle correctly and allowing only one vehicle at a time with boom barriers. This reduces the operator’s work load and improves the efficiency of weighing operations.
  • Durability: Integrating digital weighbridges with enterprise ERP, finance, and other departments enhances their durability. This helps reduce manual entry and seamless transfer of data for various applications.
  • Ease of Operations: Digital weighbridges are simple to operate and maintain with user-friendly interfaces.
  • Enhanced Security: You can prevent unauthorised access with access control and authentication features.
  • Compliance: Digital weighbridges have helped manufacturing, mining, logistics, agriculture, and transportation industries meet the compliance requirements of transport authorities. Accuracy in measurements enables fair trade practices and gains the trust of the players.
  • Inventory Management: Digital weighbridges help in better inventory management and optimise warehouse utilisation.
  • Logistics Safety: Preventing vehicle overloading, which could lead to accidents, ensures safety.

Digital weighbridges optimise the overall cost of transportation and logistics. Digital weighbridges reduce vehicle wear and tear, which in turn lowers maintenance costs.Essae Digitronics is the largest manufacturer of weighbridges of various capacities in India. It addresses the needs of various industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, mining, construction, and logistics. To learn more about how digital weighbridges can help your industrial enterprise, get in touch with us.