Freight companies, transportation hubs, warehouses, shipping facilities and even manufacturers and processors may all have truck weighing scales on their property. In large manufacturing areas such as Fort Worth, TX, having in-house scales saves time by using the commercial truck scales plus it also allows the drivers to load up and get on the road rather than waiting in lines to verify they are not over allowable load sizes.
These in-house truck weighing scales, as with their commercial counterparts, will have some parts and components that are more likely to require changing than other parts of the scale. For example, load cells are more likely to need to be replaced than structural components of a well-made scale, particularly when the scale may not be used with the level of care and attention to avoid shocking the load cell.
Making a choice with any truck scale to complete a repair or to upgrade to a more advanced scale option is always a consideration. There are at least three things that any Fort Worth, TX company needs to compare when determining if it is time to replace or if completing repairs is the best option.
Age of the Scale
As with any piece of equipment, there is a typical life cycle of a scale system. After that point, there is a diminishing return on investment to continue to pay for the cost of repairs.
Features Offered With Current and New Models
Over time, what was once a state-of-the-art truck weighing scales becomes average and then outdated. By taking a good look at what is available as features and options on new scale systems, it is easier to evaluate the technology that is missing with the current system.
Accuracy Issues
Once truck scales no longer provide reliability and accuracy, they cease to be a benefit to the company. Inaccurate scales can result in trucks running over or under load capacity, both issues that will ultimately cost your company.