don’t take short cuts with your weighbridge, because if...

Your Australian Weighing Equipment Weighbridge is Built to Last

“A NSW Court had awarded $304,646 in fines and costs against freight and logistics company, XXXXXXX Logistics, for 47 offences involving overloaded or overwidth trucks. The Magistrate also issued a Supervisory Intervention Order against the company, requiring it to change its management practices to ensure these offences do not reoccur and that staff are trained and better supervised.”

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Don’t Take Short Cuts With Your Weighbridge,Because If Your Trucks Are Overweight TheFines Could Kill Your Business304,646 Reasons For An Above Ground Weighbridge

Did the truck that just left, cause you to break the law? The fines could close your business. Would your company survive fines of $304,646 for breaching CoR Laws? If you believe having overweight trucks gives you a competitive advantage, then think again

because it’s a crime How would you live with yourself, if your overweight truck killed someone?

Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge Series

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Contents

Freight-Weigh Aboveground Weighbridge Front Cover

Table of Contents 1

Chain of Responsibility Legislation 2

Your Weighbridge Is An Investment 3

9 Commercial Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Above Ground Weighbridge 4

Why Our Freight-Weigh Weighbridge Stands Out From The Crowd 5

How The Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge Works 6

The 3 Must Have Elements, To Make Sure Your Weighbridge Keeps Working 7 - 8

Your Weighbridge Is Only As Reliable As The Load Cell 9

ZAP And It’s Fried, Electrostatic Discharge: The Unseen Electronics Destroyer 10

Hot Dipped Galvanising Is The Gold Standard For Protecting Steel 11

Concrete vs Steel Decks 12

Standard Sizes for Concrete & Steel Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridges 13 - 14

Weighbridge Options - Get More Out Of Your Weighbridge 15

Customised Software 16

Gedge Family of Weighbridge Indicators 17

Which Is The Best Weighing Solutions For Your Trucks 18

Your Truck Must Not Exceed The Mass Limits 19

Single & Multi Decks 20

1st Fleet Case Study & Interview with John Lovatt 21 - 23

Cement Australia Case Study & Interview with Ron Bull 24 - 26

Elf Mushrooms Case Study 27

AWE’s Customer Weighing Solutions 28

Australian Weighing Equipment Guarantee 29

AWE Weighbridge Site Specifications 30

The Legal Compliance Required For Your Weighbridge 31 - 32

Questions You Should Consider To Get The Right Weighbride & FAQ 33 - 34

Weighbridge Terms 35 - 36

Who is AWE & Rite-Weigh Scales 37 - 40

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Chain of Responsibility Legislation

What If Your Trucks Were Overloaded?

The RTA is cracking down on overweight trucks because overloading a vehicle can significantly impair the driver’s ability to brake and steer correctly and is a danger to the driver, passengers, other road users and pedestrians.

The Bureau of Transport Economics’ (BTE) 2000 Report on Road Crash Costs in Australia is still regarded as the most authoritative source available on the economic cost of road crashes. The BTE crash cost estimates has been updated to 2008 showing the average cost of a fatal crash is $2.27M (which takes into account loss of future earnings, etc.), and the average cost of a serious injury resulting from crash is $560,000.

Do you know why the Road Traffic Authorities enforces the overloading provisions in the Chain of Responsibility Legislation?1. Overloaded Trucks cause excessive wear and damage to roads, bridges and pavements;2. Serious overloading can affect your driver’s safety by making the vehicle less stable, difficult to

steer and taking longer to stop when braking3. Overloaded Trucks give an unfair competition to other haulers doing the right thing. In the long

term, keeping within weight limits may keep you employed and your firm in business; and4. Overloaded vehicles are illegal - this may affect the insurance cover for the vehicle.

The penalty for overloading a vehicle may exceed $2,200 for an individual and $11,000 for a corporation, per incident.

Heavy vehicles represent 2.5 per cent of all registered vehicles in New South Wales, but account for 8 per cent of vehicle kilometres travelled and 21 per cent of fatalities on New South Wales roads. NSW Government Response Road Safety Roundtable

The Road Authorties are cracking down on overweight trucks

Belltrees Bridge, Scone Shire Council 1996. Could a bridge designer of the 1920’s have foreseen a Super-Dog combination or a B-Double ?


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Your Weighbridge Is An Investment

Manufactured In Trade And Non Trade Configurations Built To Last And Stand The Test Of Time.

So you’ve decided you need a weighbridge! The purchase of a weighbridge is a wise investment but, like any investment, it requires some research and thought to ensure you get themost for your dollar.

According to the ATO depreciation schedule, they allow 25 years to depreciate a weighbridge. So your Weighbridge is a long term investment. You need to consider the placement of your weighbridge carefully. It’s essential to assess the impact of the weighbridge location on your current and future use of your site.

You don’t have to look at too many weighbridge brochures to become thoroughly confused about what’s available, what’simportant and what’s not to you. Generally, there are two basic types of weighbridges used to weigh trucks;

1. Axle load weighbridges which are used to weigh 1 or 2 or multiple axles at a time to comply with the Chain of Responsibility and its associated ”legal ramifications” with regards to heavy vehicle (>4.5t) axle weights. (Trade Approved and Non Trade Options)

2. Full-length truck weighbridges which weigh the entire truck at one time and can also have split decks for axle weighing, to comply with the Chain of Responsibility and all associated legal ramifications with regards to heavy vehicle (>4.5t) axle weights.

A weighbridge can have a very tough life, often in extremely arduous conditions. It won’t take long to see the impact of a poorly designed and inadequately protected weighbridge because it will quickly show signs of deterioration, which willeventually affect its performance and reliability.

AWE designs the Freight-Weigh weighbridges for Australian conditions and a lifetime of heavy duty weighing. Our proven robust designed platforms are engineered and manufactured inhouse, to the highest standards, providing our customers with a lifetime of reliable and accurate service.

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A Weighbridge in Action

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9 Commercial Reasons Why Your Business Needs AnAbove Ground Weighbridge

Heavy Vehicles Represent 2.5% Of All Registered Vehicles In New South Wales, But Account For 8% Of Vehicle Kilometers Travelled And 21% Of Fatalities On NSW Roads.NSW Government Response Road Safety Roundtable

9 Commercial Business Reasons Why You Need an Above Ground Weighbridge

1. Your trucks will Comply with the Chain of Responsibility, so you don’t have to worry about the crippling CoR fines for having overweight trucks on the streets.

2. Improve productivity and efficiency, because you will only be loading your trucks once, with the correct weight.

3. You won’t be losing revenue by sending out underweight trucks.

4. Overloaded trucks use more fuel because, as your truck’s gross weigh increases, your fuel economy decreases.

5. Increase your trucks life and lower your maintenance costs, because constant overloading will destroy your trucks.

6. An average articulated truck has a relative rating of 2.65 compared to a 2 tonne car which is rated at 1/2250. Hence:

An articulated truck is equivalent to 6000 cars.

A standard axle fitted with dual tyres and loaded to 8.2 tonnes will cause 2250 times more damage than a car.

The same standard axle loaded to 10 tonnes will double the damage to the road pavement.

7. Meet your duty of care, by providing a safer Workplace, and your drivers will feel safer because your trucks are loaded within safe legal load limits.

8. Your Weighbridge creates a record of the loaded weight for each trip so that you can prove your trucks are within the relevant mass limits, promoting better relationships with enforcement agencies.

9. Overloading causes a lot of damage to roads and bridges, forcing us to pay more taxes to make up for the shortfall.

Chain of Responsibility (CoR)Legislation

Stop Overloading Your Trucks Inspector Out in force


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Why Our Freight-Weigh Weighbridge Stands Out From The Crowd

Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge

Australian Weighing Equipment are known for having Australia’s strongest weighbridges, because they’re built to last.

A weighbridge can have a very tough life, often in extremely arduous conditions. It won’t take long to see the impact of a poorly designed and inadequately protected weighbridge because it will quickly show signs of deterioration, which eventually will affect its performance and reliability. Our Freight-Weigh Weighbridge have the following advantages.

Your Freight-Weigh Weighbridge has the following advantages.

530Ub to 600mm Steel UBeams to construct the modular structural frame of the Freight Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge, to minimise bending. This reduces extreme flexing when loaded.

Cross bracing every 5 metres, to prevent twisting. A all welds of the steel structure, are min 8mm welds as to AS/ NS 1554.1

Structural integrity is one of the most important components of your weighbridge, for this reason AWE Galvanise all steel frames and components, to protect your weighbridge from corrosion.

The heart of any weighbridge is the load cell. Our hermetically sealed, stainless steel load cells are made from 17-4PH stainless steel. Stainless steel load cells are more expensive than other load cells due to the additional costs of sealing the load cell. AWE Load Cells are Certified by NMI Australia.

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How The Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge Works

A Typical Example

1. Trucks wait for clearance to access Weighbridge ramps (either Traffic Lights, Speakers, Large Displays optional)

2. Once the go ahead is given, the truck travels slowly up the ramps on to the weighbride deck, stopping when truck fully on deck

3. The bridge has been calibrated to Zero, the load cells, detects a change in weight.

4. The Load Cell sensing or spring element is designed to detect strain of the weight directly proportional to the load applied.

5. The strain gauges, are usually connected in multiples of four, called a Wheatstone bridge configuration - converting the very small change in resistance into a usable electrical signal.

6. The electrical signal is converted by the instrumentation, and shows the trucks weight on the indicators

7. The driver and operator now know if the truck complies with CoR Legislation

8. The truck driver can exit via the ramp once the go ahead is given and it is safe to proceed.

9. The truck can then proceed on its journey or reload their truck within legal, to make sure the trucks are not under or overloaded.

You’re Responsible If Your Trucks Are Overweight !

A Side View of A Weighbridge

Garbage Truck Spprosching Kimbriki Tip Weighbridge.

Kimbriki Tip Above Ground Weigh Bridge.

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ISOMETRIC VIEWAbove Ground Weighbridge

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The 3 Must Have Elements, To Make Sure Your Weighbridge, Keeps Working

Its important to have a weighbridge because if you go out on public street the RTA can breach you for exceeding your weights, so it’s very costly. In the last 5 years all of the Government Controlling bodies have tolerated people overloading their trucks and trailers. “Our weighbridge saves us money, at $10,000 per tonnes for some fines, it pays for it self in no time.”

John Lovatt, National Security Manager, First Fleet

Galvanished Steel UBeam Frame

The Most Important Consideration In Selecting AWeighbridge, Is The Structural Integrity Of Your Weighbridge

3 Vital Components for Durability

If you need your weighbridge, to stand up to the punishing abuse ofheavy trucks, then you require 3 components:Strength, Reliability and Qualified Trades People & Service.

It’s like a 3 legged stool, leave out an element and it’s pretty wobbly.Not the desired effect you want in your weighbridge.

Strength Structural integrity is vital for accurate weighing, so you need

to purchase from a reliable vendor. We prefer to manage all subcontractors to monitor their quality and workmanship. Cost saving can cause a breach in your weighbridge resulting in costly downtime or worse, your exposure to overloading and breaking CoR Laws

Because these heavy duty steel UBeams are more rigid, they reduce excessive flexing when loaded, so you get accurate weighing

AWE Galvanise all steel frames and components, to protect your weighbridge from corrosion. You don’t have worry about your Weighbridge rusting away.

Every item is checked to make sure it meets the high quality standards of ISO 9001/2000

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The 3 Must Have Elements To Make Sure Your Weighbridge, Keeps Working

If Time is Money, Then Can You Afford To Have An Unreliable Weighbridge?

Reliability

AWE designs weighbrides for Australian conditions and a lifetime of heavy duty weighing. Our proven and robustly designed platforms are engineered and manufactured inhouse, to the highest standards to provide our customers with a lifetime of reliable and accurate service.

With our in-house engineering, design and manufacturing facilities, together with our network of engineers and agents around the world, we are able to offer a complete custom built solution for your weighbridge needs.

All projects use Autocad Inventor 3D CAD/CAM software to check for span deflection, slope at load cell, maximum bending stress etc to ensure all materials/equipment (eg load cells) operate within their allowable limits.

Rite Weigh Scale Pty Ltd is Quality Endorsed Company, QMS - AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000

Qualified Skilled Tradesmen, the 3rd Leg

AWE believe so strongly in using only qualified skilled tradesmen, we refuse to outsource, because fines from a weighbridge failure could ruin your business. When AWE starts building your weighbridge, an army of skilled tradesmen and engineers, design and manufacture your purpose built weighbridge. They are all lead by your own personal project manager assigned to make your project run smoothly. We’re talking about:

Licensed Tradesmen Mechanical Engineers Electrical Engineers Structural Engineers Draftsmen Fitter & Turners Boilermakers Fully Qualified Scale Makers Electronic Technicians Instrument Fitters Electricians Weighbridge Service Technicians Project Managers Concreters

The quality of our team sets us apart, as most companiescan only offer these services by outsourcing to the cheapestcontractor.

Designed by Engineers

Autocad Inventor 3D CAD/CAM

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Hermetically Sealed Load Cell

Your Weighbridge Is Only As Reliable As The Load Cell, Which Is The Heart Of Any Weighbridge

The heart of any weighbridge is the load cell. The load cells are highly accurate transducers, designed to sense force or weight under a wide range of adverse conditions. They’re the most essential part of an electronic weighing system, but also the most vulnerable.

The sensing or spring element is designed in such a way it develops a strain, directly proportional to the load applied.

The strain gauges, are usually connected in multiples of four, called a Wheatstone bridge configuration. This converts the very small change in resistance into a usable electrical signal.

Load cells may be damaged because of shock, overloading, lightning strikes or heavy surges in current, chemical or moisture ingress, mishandling (dropping, lifting on cable, etc.),vibration, seismic events or internal component malfunctioning. The load cell needs to be properly sealed against the environment

Our Hermetically sealed, stainless steel load cells are made from 17-4PH stainless steel - which offers the best performance qualities of any stainless alloy. Hermetically sealed, stainless steel load cells are more expensive than other load cells due to the additional costs of sealing the load cell

Hermetic sealing will ensure the integrity of your strain gauge section of the cell in corrosive or washdown applications. A true hermetically sealed load cell incorporates a welded header cover over the gauge cavity where the cable is attached. The welded header is the key to preventing moisture penetrating the inner load cell

Watch out for potted loadcells that are only designed for “normal” environmental factors encountered in indoor or protected outdoor weighing applications.

Choosing non-hermetic cells for washdown applications to save some dollars will result in constant replacements due to moisture seepage. You don’t save money.

AWE Load Cells Certified by NMI Australia

Wheatstone Bridge Configuration

ASCA Hermetically SealedLoad Cell

A cross-section and exterior photo of digital compression load cell

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AWE’s Protection Against Lighting

ZAP And It’s Fried, Electrostatic Discharge The Unseen Electronics Destroyer

So what is electrostatic discharge? Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) also known as static electricity, is destroying millions of dollars’ worth of electronic components every year.

“Static electricity refers to the build up of electric charge on the surface of objects. The static charges remain on an object until they either bleed off to ground or are quickly neutralized by a discharge.” Dhogal (1986). Basic Electrical Engineering, Volume 1. Tata McGraw-Hill. p. 41.

When the electric charge accumulates to the point where the volts can “jump” across an air gap and the resulting current flow can fuse and damage the electrical circuits.

Weighbridges are vulnerable to damage by ESD, the consequences of which can be very expensive to repair, not to mention the knock-on effects of your weighbridge being out of order. A weighbridge, by nature, is unlikely to be the tallest structure in its locality and so will rarely be directly struck by lightning. If it does receive a direct hit, then no weighbridge in the world could withstand or dissipate the electrical energy that would strike it passing through its load cells as the easiest route to earth.

AWE approaches the problem of lightning protection from the point of view of preventing damage from the dissipated energy. We do this by using a PATENTED load cell assembly unit which fits components between the ground and the weighbridge deck. Over 25 years of use on Australian Weighing Equipments weighbridges around the world has proven this to be both electrically durable and structurally strong enough in the most arduous conditions.

We are so confident of our lightning protection system that under our maintenance contracts we guarantee to repair any lightning damage free of charge (Terms & conditions apply).


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Galvanising

Structural integrity is one of the most important components of your weighbridge, for this reason AWE Galvanise all steel frames and components, to protect your weighbridge from corrosion.

Hot Dipped Galvanising is the gold standard for protecting steel, “The galvanizers association has advised that a standard galvanized coating may now achieve a coating life of 50 years in most environments, although urban / marine use are up to 25 years.”

You don’t have to worry about your Weighbridge rusting away, so you will not be up for costly maintenance because of corrosion.

Galvanising has a lesser failure rate than powder coating & paint, because it’s not open to the environment as it binds to the platform

Exceptional corrosion protection in industrial and marine environments

Chemical resistance to splash and spillage Resistance to the effects of fume and immersion in neutral fresh

and salt water

Galvanising Pros Galvanising Cons ImplicationsHot Dipped Galanised Galvanising Bath at 450 °C Steel can buckle under such extreme

heat- Fortunately AWE has inhouse Rolling and Bending, so if they buckle, they can be straightened

Galvanising more expensive So many companies only offer Powdercoating, to try to keep the cost down, which means they offer substandard corrosion protection

Powdercoating Pros Powdercoating Cons ImplicationsChoice of colours Looks good when delivered but

scratches easily, with normal wear and tear

Once powdercoating surface is damaged, it open to moisture, and the steel will begin to rust

Powdercoating looks good when it is delivered

Powdercoat gets scratched too easily Powdercoating is not as hard wearing as Galvanising

It depends on what’s important Looking good Temporary (until it gets scratched) or going the distance. Protecting your investment. Does not stand up to wear and tear of the constant use of heavy trucks.

Hot Dipped Galvanising Is The Gold Standard For Protecting Steel

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Hot Dipped Galvanising is the Gold Standard for Protecting Steel. Don’t Compromise the Life of Your Weighbridge, by Accepting Cheap Powdercoating or Inferior Finishes


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Advantages DisadvantagesConcreteDeck

The flexibility of Concrete allows different capacity and sizes to meet custom designs

Concrete doesn’t rust Unaffected by most chemicals Provides better traction when wet Concrete will last longer than a steel deck Concrete can be sourced locally Transport cheaper because only steel

components require shipping Platforms come in standard modules from

6 Metres to 60 Metres Size for size concrete is the most

economical solution

Concrete needs 28 day cure to gain maximum strength

Not regarded as a portable weighbridge Concrete requires higher Quality Control

onsite to avoid concrete cracking and failure

Requires heavier foundations to support its self weight

Requires concrete supplier within easy access of weighbridge site

Electrical weighbridge components are installed and wired on site

SteelDeck

Steel decks fully fabricated offsite Weighbridge modules Installed by Forklift/

Crane so installation is quicker No need for concrete’s lengthy cure time Steel deck won’t crack like concrete Platforms come in standard modules from

6 Metres to 60 Metres Minimal site wiring (Wired in factory) AWE Steel decks are galvanised Steel decks are typically lower in height

(non trade) Steel deck are easier to relocate Higher resell value

Powdercoating gets scratched too easily, and is not as hard wearing as Galvanising. (All AWE steel Galvanised to stop rusting)

Reacts to corrosive chemicals Becomes Slippery when wet Depending on size, transport cost are high,

because of wide load restrictions More expensive than concrete

Concrete vs Steel Decks

Steel Ubeams Of a Concrete Deck

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Other capacities and sizes in stock or manufactured to suit your requirements up to a maximum capacity of 500T

Concrete Doesn’t Rust Concrete Will Last Longer Than A Steel Deck Provides Better Traction When Wet Unaffected By Most Chemicals

Model Length(Metres)

Internal Width(Metres)

Number ofLoadcells

Load Capacity(Tonnes)

WBFWC-630 6 3 4 40

WBFWC-635 6 3.5 4 40

WBFWC-830 8 3 4 40

WBFWC-835 8 3.5 4 40

WBFWC-1030 10 3 4 40

WBFWC-1035 10 3.5 4 40

WBFWC-1830 18 3 6 60

WBFWC-1835 18 3.5 6 60

WBFWC-2030 20 3 6 60

WBFWC-2035 20 3.5 6 60

WBFWC-2630 26 3 8 60

WBFWC-2635 26 3.5 8 80

WBFWC-2830 28 3 8 80

WBFWC-2835 28 3.5 8 80

WBFWC-3030 30 3 8 80

WBFWC-3035 30 3.5 8 80

WBFWC-3630 36 3 10 80

WBFWC-3635 36 3.5 10 80

WBFWC-4030 40 3 10 80

WBFWC-4035 40 3.5 10 80

If your application calls for heavy loads and lots of them, then your weighbridge deck should be concrete.

Standard Sizes For “Freight-Weigh” Concrete Deck

Concrete Aboveground Weighbridge

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Steel decks fabricated offsite, installed by Crane Forklift so installation is quicker

Steel deck won’t crack like concrete

No need for concrete’s lengthy cure time

Chequer plate reduces slipperiness

Model Length(Metres)

Internal Width(Metres)

Number ofLoadcells

Load Capacity(Tonnes)

WBFWC-630 6 3 4 40

WBFWC-635 6 3.5 4 40

WBFWC-830 8 3 4 40

WBFWC-835 8 3.5 4 40

WBFWC-1030 10 3 4 40

WBFWC-1035 10 3.5 4 40

WBFWC-1830 18 3 6 60

WBFWC-1835 18 3.5 6 60

WBFWC-2030 20 3 6 60

WBFWC-2035 20 3.5 6 60

WBFWC-2630 26 3 8 60

WBFWC-2635 26 3.5 8 80

WBFWC-2830 28 3 8 80

WBFWC-2835 28 3.5 8 80

WBFWC-3030 30 3 8 80

WBFWC-3035 30 3.5 8 80

WBFWC-3630 36 3 10 80

WBFWC-3635 36 3.5 10 80

WBFWC-4030 40 3 10 80

WBFWC-4035 40 3.5 10 80

If you need to relocate your weighbridge in the future, then the ease of installation of a steel deck would be your best option.

Standard Sizes For “Freight-Weigh” Steel Deck

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Weighbridge Options - Get More Out Of Your Weighbridge

Freight-Weigh Weighbridge Options

Weighbridge options which help to increase your efficiency and productivity are unlimited, some examples below: Guard rails to prevent your truck from driving off an

Above Ground Weighbridges Digital Indicators range from simple, weight-

only models up to programmable full featured versions

Remote displays for driver viewing, Printers and customised software for managing your truck fleet and interfacing to your accounting system

Traffic lights and boom gates, to control traffic Driver Control Stations, so you can run Unmanned sites Security Cameras to monitor trucks Wireless Links to front end loaders Wheel Washers There are many options available. Talk to our

weighbridge consultants about your requirements. We have designed many add on features for weighbridges and associated software over the years.


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Signage

Traffic Lights

Wireless links to Front EndLoaders, offices etcLarge Display

Touchscreent

Admin Link To Office

OPTIONS: available to add your Weighbridge

Huts

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PrintersProx CardsRF D Tags


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Customised Software

Just as every weighbridge is designed to meet your unique applications, so should your software. AWE designs and writes customised software, that works with your work processes, rather than making you change your systems to suit others “Out-of- the-box” software.

The Bridgemaster software records weights from your weighbridge into a database and has the ability to print invoices (dockets), lets you reprint dockets, print reports and maintain a history of transactions on your site.

The operator or driver can enter details of the load and weigh the entire truck or each axle group. When the vehicle is weighed you can automatically save a picture from a video camera (when connected to the appropriate hardware).

Once the data has been captured, our software allows you to configure your data, to do whatever you require.

AWE has written 100’s of customised software packages, so your weighbridge will work with your business systems, rather than trying to adapt to lazy programming.

Your business has it’s own processes and there is no need to compromise your operations with inflexible software. Our software is configurable out of the box for most common applications, otherwise we will reprogram any changes in a cost effective manner.


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Gedge family of digital indicators

Gedge, A trusted name in Weighbridge Instrumentation

The Gedge family of weighbridge indicators range from the GS1750 digital weight indicator for single deck systems through to multi deck and axle applications using the GS1650S summing unit.

Sensibly Sized Front Panel and Keyboard. The 12mm keys can easily be operated while wearing gloves and the large six digit 14mm LED display is clearly readable from a distance and in low light conditions.

Designed to Withstand the Heat. Unlike miniature weight indicators having high component densities which could make them prone to overheating, Gedge instruments RUN COOL, due to it’s purpose designed generous layout which enhances heat dissipation.

Full Range of Options. Options including Time and Date, Simultaneous Analog & Serial Outputs and Optically Isolated Serial Options

Australian Weights and Measures Approved to 8,500 divisions. NSC Certificate S193B.

IP65 Stainless Steel Remote Display. With the fitment of a low cost serial card (Option01), the Gedge instruments can be connected to as many as eleven remote displays and weight controllers over distances to 1,000 meters. These include the IP65 rated Stainless Steel housed 40mm High Visibility Remote Display model GS1040-99, perfect for all weight “display repeater” applications.

Assured Quality. Through experience, design and in-house production control. Also each Indicator is shipped with a signed and numbered quality certificate.

Weight Indicators of Choice. Gedge Systems Weight Indicators are chosen by more Major Australian Weighbridge & Scale Manufacturers than any other Brand – and for good reasons: Quality, Reliability, Accuracy, Australian Made

Fully Compliant. Meets the latest Australian and European EMI/RFI immunity and emission standards.

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The GS1650Mk3 (old model). Many 1000’s sold since 1990.


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Which Is The Best WeighingSolutions For Your Trucks?

Advantages DisadvantagesAbove GroundWeighbridge

Less expensive to install because it requires less civil work and foundations

Suitable if weighbridge needs to be moved to another location

Fewer problems with water drainage 150mm standard clearance underneath

the weighbridge allows for generous room for cleaning

Suitable for trade, by NMI Australia

Needs to have ramps at both ends of Weighbridge. Each ramp 5 - 7 metres + turing circle (The gradient of the concrete ramps needs be minimum 10:1 ratio for every 100mm above the ground, plus 1 metre flat approach).

Requires large real estate and impedes clear access to hard stand area

Inexperienced drivers may find the ramps more difficult to manoeuvre

May require walkways and handrails if drivers are required to get out of their trucks

Identical to pit Weighbridge, but requires additional side supports

Pit TypeWeighbridge

Does not need ramps, because it levels with pavement

Smaller footprint, so you won’t tie up valuable hard stand areas (No Ramps)

Your trucks will be able to drive straight on to the weighbridge

Suitable for trade, by NMI Australia Does not impede clear access to hard

stand area Easy access for other vehicles like

forklifts, which are unable to climb ramps

Requires extensive civil works & concrete foundations

Requires more onsite labour to install Requires special attention to drainage Not good for high water table locations Hazardous gases can build up in the

weighbridge pit Safety issues related to working in

confined space under weighbridge More difficult for cleaning debris build

up under Weighbridge

AML SeriesPortable

Suitable for CoR Legalisation Non Trade Easy to relocate

NonTrade

Axle Weigher Simple construction & fewer parts provides an inexpensive CoR Solution

Easy to service Small footprint, less land required

Not as accurate as full length weighbridge

Operator training required Takes longer to weigh each axle group Not suitable for trade

Scorping Onboard Weighing

Design for trucks, which constantly pick up new loads, on their runs: Like Garbage Trucks, Skip Bin Trucks, Asphalt, Municipal Council Trucks

Weight can be Captured instantly Can be linked with other inboard

computers, like GPS, etc to work out costing in real time

High cost due to mechanical installation Retro fitting is difficult due to structural

changes and certification May become noisy if improperly

adjusted

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Your Truck Must Not Exceed The Mass Limits

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A vehicle must not be operated at a mass limit that will exceed the:

Manufacturer’s GVM/GCM; Manufacturer’s individual component rating (i.e., axles, springs,

tyres etc.); or the Statutory mass limits or overall axle spacings.

It is the operator’s responsibility to make sure these limits are not exceeded.

Don’t risk the heavy CoR fines because of overweight trucks.

Single Deck Weighbridges

It is your responsibility to not only ensure your total weight is belowthe limit for your truck type but also that the axle weights are notexceeded. You should be aware of the constraints in using a singledeck weighbridge for measuring axle weights.

It’s very difficult to get different axle group loadings accurately on a Single Deck Weighbridge, with a single weigh operation.

The work around involves making multiple truck movements, so each axle group, is weighed on the single weighbridge deck, called Split weighing.

This method requires level ground before and after the weighbridge to achieve axle weighs.

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The Multi Deck Weighbridges

Single & Multi Deck Specifications

The Multi Deck Weighbridges are designed to provide an efficient method of weighing different truck axle groups, in a single weigh operation (in most cases)

The Multi Deck can be designed to suit most truck configurations, to minimise truck repositioning on the weighbridge

Shows the operators & truck drivers the weights of the different axle groups and displays the total gross weight

Saves time because the driver can get an accurate reading of each axle groups, without having to keep manoeuvering their truck over the Weighbridge

If you feel your business could be left exposed to the Chain of Responsibility Laws, then speak to AWE for our CoR Solutions.

Ask for a free site inspection, and get the right Weighbridge to suit your application.

Industries Single Deck Multi DeckMaximum Axle Loading Single axle 9 tonne

Tandem drive axle 16.5 tonne Tri drive axle 20 tonne

Single axle 9 tonne Tandem drive axle 16.5 tonne Tri drive axle 20 tonne

Maximum Axle Loading Tandem drive axle 16.5 tonne Tandem drive axle 16.5 tonne

Maximum Axle Loading Tri drive axle 20 tonne Tri drive axle 20 tonne

Designed Axle Spacing 1.3 metre 1.3 metre

Standard Capacities 10t – 30t – 60t – 80t – 100t - others upon request

10t – 30t – 60t – 80t – 100t - others upon request

Accuracy +/- 10kg, +/- 20kg or +/-50kg +/- 10kg, +/- 20kg or +/-50kg

Weighbridge Type Above Ground & Pit Above Ground & Pit

Construction Galvanised Steel, Concrete Steel Galvanised Steel, Concrete Steel

Deck Construction Concrete or Steel Concrete or Steel

Load Cell Model ASCA Industrial Stainless SteelHermetically sealed IP68

ASCA Industrial Stainless SteelHermetically sealed IP68

Load Cell Capacity each 22 680kg, 45 360kg and 54 430kg 22 680kg, 45 360kg and 54 430kg

Sealing & Load CellCabling

Rigid PVC and flexible steel conduit Rigid PVC and flexible steel conduit

Digital Indicator Gedge instruments Gedge instruments

Design Loading Designed to comply with RTA axleload limits.

Designed to comply with RTA axleload limits.

Ground Compaction 160 kPa required please see Page 34 160 kPa required please see Page 34

NMI Approval No Loadcell S493 Loadcell S493

NMI Approval No Weighbridge 6B/206 Weighbridge 6B/206


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Their service is good, their weigh bridges are reliable, we load about 20 B doubles night or day, so there’s a lot of traffic that goes over them. Very little maintenance, but when I do have problem, it’s only a matter of a phone call. If not immediately, depending on the emergency.

- John Lovatt, National Security Manager for 1st Fleet

1st Fleet Case Study

1st Fleet Case Study

1st Fleet is one of the largest privately owned logistics supply chain solutions providers in Australia. Established within New South Wales in 1988 and rapidly grew to become a reputable service provider within the Supply Chain service providers market place.

1st Fleets service is mainly provided by company owned equipment operated by highly trained company personnel a practice that ensures 1st Fleet meets and exceeds all statuary requirements thus ensuring their clients peace of mind in supply chain responsibility.

Problem: Overloading leaving site at Smithfield and getting fined from courts - South bound at Muralan and North bound at Mt White.

Solution: 9M x 3M Split deck AMAL Portable weighbridge To overcome loading axles on trucks, they installed dual deck AMAL Portable weighbridge, because they weigh anything from a small trucks to B-Double

These Axles set were given to make sure the truck driver & operator onsite were not sending overloaded or underloaded trucks onto the roads.

Not only did this save them money on overloaded fines (CoR), but also saved on sending out underloaded trucks – not losing money revenue by sending additional trucks

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Interview with John Lovatt from 1st Fleet

Interview with John Lovatt from 1st Fleet, National Security Manager.

So tell me about the your relationship with AWE?

We met 10 years ago, when they were installing a weighbridge at a metal yard, next to one of our sites. We were looking at putting in a weighbridge, so I went and made myself known and our relationship grew from there.

We now have weighbridges in 3 states on the Eastern seaboard, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. We operate a Freight Express Service and it’s important to have a weighbridge because if you’re caught by the Police or RTA for sending overweight trucks on the public roads, then you’re breached for exceeding your weight. The fines are very expensive, so we have to have an operational weighbridges 24/7 7 days a week.

Has it always been the case?

Yes, more so in the last 5 years because the Police and the RTA won’t tolerate people overloading their trucks and trailers.

Why are the AWE weighbridges so good, why do you choose them?

“Their service is good, their weighbridges are reliable we load about 20 B doubles Night & Day so there’s a lot of traffic going over them and they require little maintenance.


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So basically having a weighbridge saves you money?Yes of course, with fines up to $10,000 per tonnes for exceeding the weight limits on the roads. So it pays for itself in no time.

So tell me about the weighbridges you got from AWE?Similar to the one behind you, only longer in Melbourne & the same in Brisbane.

Why are the AWE weighbridges so good, why do youchoose them?Their service is good, their Weighbridges are reliable, we load about 20 B doubles Night & Day so there’s a lot of traffic going over them and they require little maintenance. But when I do have problem, it’s only a matter of a phone call away, they’re ready to answer your calls or send out a technicans for an emergency.

So what makes AWE stand out from other companies? Their weighbridges are built to last and they back it up with great service.

So if another weighbridge company came to you?I wouldn’t go, I’m happy with the team from AWE and their reliable weighbridges.

If someone was looking for a weighbridge and asked for your suggestion, of who is best to go with?I’d refer them to Tim at AWE, because of the great service we’ve got from AWE over the years. The reliability of their weighbridges and their customer service stands out. Because whenever you pick up the phone, someone will answer 24/7.

Any thing else?It’s a good company to do business with.


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I’d refer them to Tim at AWE, because of the great service we’ve got from AWE over the years. The reliability of their weighbridges and their customer service, stand out. Because when ever you pick up the phone someone will answer 24/7

- John Lovatt from First Fleet

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Interview with Ron Bull from Cement Australia


So Ron tell me about this weighbridge you have installed, how long has this been here?The weighbridges have been installed over the Christmas break period, it was done at this time because that’s our down period, where we don’t have many trucks, so AWE came in during the period and installed all of the pads so we could get them operational, as soon as possible after the New Year period.

So why did you choose this particular weighbridge? What’s unique about it? What’s special?We have the difficulty with the installation here, that much of the structure and is old structure and so we are limited by the height we have available. We had contemplated putting in a full standardised weighbridge, but the amount of work to do than and the space we have was too prohibitive and these pads solved our problem for us. There low in profile.

What makes them different?Well they are different because the profile is fairly small and so we can fit them and we’re still able to maintain our distance from our spouts and structures and the weighpads.

What has set apart AWE from other companies supplying weighbridges?Well there are other companies around that have similar systems, but our relationship with AWE has been over a reasonable lengthly period of time. Because we have been doing this project and trying to get the right answers before we launched into doing the project and they have aways been cooperative and good people to deal with, so we were always keen in the first place when we got quotations to deal with AWE and what we got now supports our stance in that regard.

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So when you told AWE what you need, what did they do for you? How did they find the right solution?They proposed these pads and showed us and we liked the concept, we liked the height that was available to us, it was very small. The pad was as high by a small extent. All was part of the consideration in dealing with AWE.

How did you find their service and support?They have been great, we have never had troubles with AWE. As soon as we raise an issue it is quickly addressed and solved, no problems at all.

Can you tell me you have a long relationship with AWE, How far does that go back?Me personally about 5 years, so we’ve been doing or preparing this project for 5 years for about that period of time. So it’s been a big decision and a lot of money involved obviously. So between AWE and ourselves we got it right so that’s good.

So over those 5 years what were some of the things that stuck out?We liked the concept, we like the fact that the pads were only small in height and we like the people we dealt with and I guess you put all 3 things together and we got a good combination.

So having a good relationship with AWE is vital part of the process?It certainly is a significant factor yes.

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We like the relationship we had with AWE; has been good comparing all of the factors and cost associated with equipment. AWE weren’t the cheapest but were certainly the best in our opinion.

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So is there anything else in the way they work or how the pads works?Well the reason for putting the pads in is to make our loading installation secure, thats one reason, we did have the problem before when it was manual loading we might (without weighpads, of course) overload or underload a truck. That was an inefficiency we wanted to get out of the system and these pads provide the accuracy to load quickly and provide the security we needed. It also allowed us to automate the loading system properly and inline with our broader plan, removed the inefficiency we had before.

By installing this you were saving money?We like to think so, that’s how we justify spending the amount money on the project. The project will pay for itself over a reasonable amount of time.

Well removing the inefficiency of underloading or overloading will certainly save us money because we’re saving time and we don’t have to. For example, if we overloaded before we had to go back and pump off the extra product which was on the truck and that all takes time and time is money and there we save the money and get the justification spending the capital we have. So it is easy to justify spending the money we did.

What if your Trucks were Overloaded?

While AWE has cost you a lot money short term they have saved you Money?Correct, we spent a lot of money installing the pads, but the money will be repaid back in a short period of time and we are quite happy with the benefits we will gain from these weighpads.

Any thing else you have got from AWE?Lots of other smaller things they have done for over 5 years. It’s not as we just come along to AWE and discovered they were good guys and we gave them a good project. We had a good experience for sometime.

They’ve done loadcells, weighbridge at Glebe, scales on our Supertankers. Actually the Weighcells on our supertankers enable us to make sure how much is in each tanker - Supertankers are mobile storage vessels on road sites that enabled us to keep track of stock, lots of small things. But we have done business with AWE over several years.

If someone were to ask you there looking for a large outlay for a weighbridge, why would you recommend AWE?When we first looked at this project 5 years ago we did look at other companies and we compared in quite a reasonable way with the various attributes of the different proposals. As I said before concepts we liked, the size of the pads we liked and the relationship we had with AWE has been good comparing all of the factors and cost associated with the equipment. AWE wasn’t the cheapest but were certainly the best in our opinion.

“The relationship we had with AWE has been good comparing all of the factors and cost associated with equipment. AWE wasn’t the cheapest but is certainly the best in our opinion.”


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Case Study at Elf Mushrooms

Elf Mushrooms is situated at 61 Wallace Road, Vineyard in the North West area of Sydney. They produce approximately 3 million kilograms of mushrooms annually and employ 130 permanent employees.This makes them the largest mushroom producer in NSW. Elf Mushrooms has been a family owned company since its beginnings dating back to 1960.

AWE/Rite-Weigh installed their original weighbridge 28 years ago and we still maintain and serviceit today.

Problem: They were looking for faster weighing and higher accuracy than their old 5-metre Split weighing system.

Solution: New relocated – with 28M x 3.5M Pit Weighbridge

Security to see what was in the trucks, camera system showing above trucks Front and rear number plates, linked to front gate, so if any truck was overloaded

they would not be able to leave the site. Saves having to reload and reweigh trucks End sensors truck wheels were in confines of the weighbridge Driver control scanners & printers, no operator required at weighbridge, linked to

ethernet to office, less labour without paying someone to sit at weighbridge


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AWE’s Customer Weighing Solutions

Industries Clients SolutionBakeries Goodman Fielder - Buttercup Portable Weighbridge - AML Series

George Weston - Tip Top Portable Weighbridge - AML Series

Councils Warringah Council - Kimbriki Tip Aboveground Weighbridge - Freight-Weigh

Wingecarribee Shire Council Aboveground Weighbridge - Freight-Weigh

Building Boral Aboveground Weighbridge - Freight-Weigh

Cement Australia Portable Weighbridge - AML Series

James Hardy Portable & Fixed Aboveground Weighbridge

Leightons Aboveground Weighbridge - Freight-Weigh

Industrial Amcor Inground - Pit Weigh Weighbridge

BOC Gases Inground - Pit Weigh Weighbridge

Sibelco Freightweigh, Pit Weigh, Portabale

Produce Elf Mushrooms Semi Inground Weighbridge

Graincorp Inground - Pit Weigh Weighbridge

Packaging Amcor Inground - Pit Weigh Weighbridge

Vo Pak Inground - Pit Weigh Weighbridge

Quarries Gun Lake Quarry Aboveground Weighbridge - Freight-Weigh

Sibelco Freight-Weigh, Pit Weigh, Portabale

Recyclers/Waste Bingo Waste Aboveground - Freight-Weigh - Steel

Orange Bins Portable Weighbridge - AML Series

Steel BHP Lysaght Freightweigh, Pit Weigh, Portabale

One Steel AML Portable Freight-Weigh Weighbridge

Sims Metal Freightweigh Weighbridge

Smorgen Steel Freight-Weigh, Pit Weigh

Transport / Logistics 1st Fleet Express Portable Weighbridge - AML Series

Border Express Pit Weigh Weighbridge - Concrete

Trucks & Machinery Scania & Mercedes Trucks Onboard Weighing

JCB Telehandlers Onboard Weighing

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Australian Weighing Equipment Guarantee


Australian Weighing Equipment Guarantee

AWE supply and backup what they sell - That’s a Guarantee from the manufacturer. The directors stand by all the equipment sold by AWE/ Rite-Weigh, if it’s not suitable, or doesn’t work, then we will fix it, replace it or you don’t pay.

To deliver on our commitment of providing quality, reliable weighbridges, AWE understands its more than just delivering a well-built & designed weighbridge. it also requires a team of dedicated people who care and are there to back you up with great Service & Support.

AWE’s Responsibility to Deliver Your Weighbridge

In designing the weighbridge and associated equipment we will undertake the following: Confirm specification of vehicles for which weighbridge is

required e.g. axle loads, wheel positions and gross vehicle weight

Preliminary design of weighbridge based on modifications to standard model

Check design against parameters for standard weighbridges using computer simulation program for span deflection, slope at load cell, maximum bending stress etc to ensure all materials/equipment (eg load cells) will be operating within their allowable limits

Check design for installation, access for maintenance, reliability factors

Costing sheet design/drawings generated based on analysis of above detail to provide information to customer on scope of supply/design specification

We will appoint one of our own project managers to oversee the whole process, leaving you with the confidence that you will have a fully functioning and tested weighbridge by the agreed date.

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Traffic Lights Control A Truck Access To Weighbridge

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AWE Weighbridge Site Specifications

When AWE Starts Building Your Weighbridge, An Army Of Skilled Tradesmen And Engineers, Design And Manufacture Your Purpose Built Weighbridge.

Site Specification

There are legal requirements for trade weighbridges All concrete work shall be in accordance with AS3600 minimum

strength to 28MPa/32MPa at 28 days Reinforcement to AS1302, 1303 and 1304 ground

compaction Geotechnical site properties required for pad footings: minimum

soil bearing capacity of 160kpa at 500mm depth Maximum loading: 9000kg per single axle, 16500kg per

tandem axle with spacing between 1.3 and 2.8M and 3m maximum between inside of adjucent tandems 200kg per tri-axle bogie with axle centres of 1.3M

It is the customer’s or site owner’s responsibility to provide such items as platform steps, guard rails signs etc. that may be required to satisfy the requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety or can be ordered additionally

Design & site work must be approved, authorised & supervised by a qualified civil engineer

Certification Of Weighbridges

Generally, all weighing equipment in trade use must be tested and stamped by a Trading Standards Officer. This must be done upon installation or following repair, failing which the owner and operator of the weighing equipment will be liable for prosecution. As well as a fine plus costs and any prosecution will inevitably tarnish the reputation of those convicted. As our weighing equipment has been approved to the latest N.M.I standards, and because we have the quality standard, we are approved to carry out calibrations and certifications. This means that you do not incur the delays and higher costs of bringing in a National Standards Officer.

At Australian Weighing Equipment / Rite-Weigh Scales, we own & operate test weigh vehicles using Reg 13 certified test masses. These Test trucks are manned by qualified technicans so we are able to provide a speedy and flexible response to our customer’s needs for testing and calibration, saving time in commissioning your equipment and reducing your downtime.

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The Legal Compliance Required For Your Weighbridge

The Legal Compliance Required For Your Weighbridge

Your weighbridge will require a DA from council (Consult with your Local Council).

Trade Weighbridge

If the Weighbridge is to be used for Trade, then it must be pattern approved.Then tested in accordance with the requirements in NMI (National Measurement Institute). Test Procedures for Non- automatic Weighing Instruments to ensure:

1. They measure to within the maximum permissible errors specified in the National Measurement Regulations 1999; and

2. They comply with their certificate of approval and carry a verification mark

Location

A weighbridge must be located so: A vehicle has enough room to move on and off the weighbridge

without having to turn on any platform; Any indicating or visual summing device is protected from wind

and rain; and Water, mud or debris does not accumulate on or under a

platform; or in the pit.

Visibility

An operator must have a clear view of each platform and the measurement displayed on the indicator, without moving from their normal operating position. The driver of a vehicle also needs a clear view of the indicator.

Approach

An approach to a weighbridge must: Have a hard, true and durable surface of concrete or another

approved material; Have perimeters clearly indicated by painted marks or other

approved means; Be arranged so drainage from the surface of the approach does

not flow into the pit;

Weighbridge Being Calibrating

Minimum 1 Mtr.

Minimum 1 Mtr.

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The Legal Compliance Required for Your Weighbridge


Be in the same plane as the platform for a minimum distance of 3 metres if the platform is less than 18 m or 1 m if the platform is 18 metres or more (may need to be longer for end-to-end and axle measurements).

The approach is in the same plane as the platform if:

The surface of the approach is, for its entirety, contained within an angle of no more than +0.25o of level (horizontal) measured from the end of the nearer end of the weighbridge; and

For a multi-platform weighbridge, the dead space (if applicable) between the platforms of the weighbridge is level and in the same plane as each of the platforms.

Platform

Each platform of a weighbridge must be composed of concrete, steel or other approved material.

If a weighbridge has more than one platform:

The dead space between each platform must not exceed 2 metres; Each platform must operate in a manner that does not affect

the operation of any other platform; The upper surface of a platform should be in the same plane

as the upper surface of each other platform; and A summing indicator must be installed.

If a weighbridge does not have a pit:

The clearance under the lowest live part of the platforms must be at least 150 mm and the floor between the load cell supports must be composed of concrete at least 75 mm thick. The weighbridge must be effectively drained and kept free from any accumulation of water, mud or debris;

The installation must maintain a clearance on each side of the weighbridge of at least 750 mm from the external edges of the platform must extend from the floor of the weighbridge to at least 1 metre above the platforms unless otherwise approved by NMI; and The load cell footings must be stable.

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FAQ Weighbridges

Questions You Should Consider To Get The Right Weighbridge

How do you intend to use your weighing solution, for Trade or Non Trade? What purpose do you need Weighbridge Where do you plan to locate your weighbridge? What Kind Of Weighbridge Do I Need - Portable, Inground or Above Ground? What is the largest vehicle you intend to weigh? Weight for Trucks so not overloaded? What size trucks do you have? Do you expect to have bigger trucks in the future? Do you own site or lease? Does it need to be be portable? Do you need to move it to another site or position? What accessories do you require for your weighing solution? What type of Trucks do you expect to use on your weighbridge and what is the specification of

vehicles for which the weighbridge is required - eg axle loads, wheel positions and gross vehicle weight

Will the standard weighbridge pattern suit your workflow or operations?

Frequently Asked Questions

What Size Weighbridge Do I Need?To determine the size of your Weighbridge you need to select a platform, long enough to weigh the largest truck you anticipate weighing in the future. Weighbridges come in 2 widths to suit most trucks 3.0 and 3.5 metres, and they can range in size from 6 metres to over 60 metres.

It’s much more expensive to add an extra metre to your weighbridge, 5 years down the track when your trucks outgrow your initial weighbridge. Your weighbridge needs to fit within the area you have allocated, allowing for a straight approach and departure from the weighbridge.

What is the largest vehicle you intend to weigh?AWE provides of multiple of standard platform sizes to cater for most common truck types. In addition to these sizes we also provide custom weighbridges for larger trucks such as B-Triples, Road Trains, Mining Trucks/Dumpers.

What’s the Difference between Trade & Non Trade?Trade: A weighbridge is used for trade when it is used, or made available for others to use, to buy or sell goods, to determine freight or other charges based on weight, or to determine a tax.Non trade: To check axle group weights and gross vehicle weights. This helps to stop axle overloading and possible heavy fines.

AWE also provides non-trade approved portable axle weighers systems to help preventvehicle overload.

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FAQ Weighbridges

What Capacity Can The Weighbridge Weigh?The platform size, weighing capacity should be selected based on your current and anticipated needs. The capacities associated with truck scales nominal capacity, is the total measurable load that can be distributed over the scale platform. Most truck scales have nominal capacities of 20,000kg, 30,000kg 60,000kg 80,000kgs to over 300,000kgs which covers Australia’s highway, mining, railways maximum capacity for 99% of trucks and railways. Selection of the nominal capacity is normally not of concern since it is typically great enough to handle all but the most extreme loads.

Where’s the best location for your weighbridge?There’s a number of factors which determine the best location for your weighbridge. Will it compliment your flow of traffic, or cause a traffic bottleneck? Is your site Geothechnically suitable to take the weight off the weighbridge & trucks? Do you own or rent the site? Because this will determine whether it needs to be portable or have

a fixed location. How much of a real estate can you allocate for the weighbridge? An Above Ground weighbridge requires ramps at both ends of Weighbridge. Allow 5-7 metres

per ramp including the flat 1 metre section before the actual weighbridge. Aboveground Requires large real estate and impedes clear access to hard stand area. However, an above Ground Weighbridge is less expensive to install because it requires less civil work and foundations

What type of load cell would work best with a washdown application?A hermetically sealed stainless steel load cell provides the best protection from water ingress

What is the difference between hermetically sealed and welded seal load cell?A load cell that is classified as hermetically sealed has both a welded seal and additional hermetic sealing gland entry area. Welded seal load cells are not protected in the cable entry area.

What about end to end (split) weighing?Larger vehicles can split weigh their loads, by weighing individual axle groups on a platform smaller than the vehicle they intend to weigh. The process can be used to capture a legal weight, provided the concrete approaches are at a suitable length for the vehicle you intend to weigh.

What Do I Do After I have Selected My Weighbridge?You’ve decided on a weighbridge and are ready to go, but before you sign on the dotted line, there are a few more things to investigate. First, check with your council to make certain you can place a weighbridge at your site. Often a DA along with the necessary fees and drawings are required for installation of a weighbridge. And most importantly, remember to call AWE for the Right Weighbridge Solution.


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Weighbridge Terms

Adjustment: Alteration of the measurement parameters, to bring the weighbridge within the allowable maximum permissible errors.

Axle Load Measurement: A measurement, which is not an end-to-end measurement, made to determine the mass supported by separate axles, or groups of axles, of a vehicle.

End-to-End Measurement: Measurement of a vehicle by weighing each axle group by driving the truck forward successively. The total weight is the sum of the individual axle weights

Indicating Device: Part of the measuring device from which the direct reading of the result is obtained.

Inspector: A trade measurement inspector. Licence: A licence is either a servicing licence or a public

weighbridge licence. Licensee: A licensee is the holder of either a servicing licence

or a public weighbridge licence. Mass: The amount of matter of an object regardless of

location: Gross mass: is the mass of the vehicle including the

load. Tare mass is the mass of the vehicle prior to being

loaded. Net mass is the result of the subtraction of the tare

mass from the gross mass. Maximum Permissible Error (MPE): Maximum difference,

positive or negative, allowed by regulation between the indication of an instrument and the corresponding true value, as determined using appropriate reference standards.

Measurement Ticket: Measurement tickets are issued for measurements made at public weighbridges. Includes original and copy tickets

Operator: The person who personally determines the measurement of a vehicle or goods by use of a weighbridge

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Platform: The part of a weighbridge intended to receive the load.

Preservation Period: Three years from the date of issue, or cancellation, of a measurement ticket issued at a public weighbridge.

Public Weighbridge Licence/Licensee: Public weighbridge licences authorise public weighbridge licensees to operate public weighbridges. Public weighbridge licensees are able to contract with other businesses and/or employ people to operate public weighbridges.

Scale Interval: The difference between the scale values corresponding to two successive scale marks or indications of a digital indicator.

Servicing Licence/Licensee: Servicing licences authorise servicing licensees to repair, calibrate and verify measuring instruments. Servicing licensees are able to employ persons as verifiers.

Trade: A weighbridge is used for trade when it is used, or made available for others to use, to buy or sell goods, to determine freight or other charges based on weight, or to determine a tax.

Vehicle: Includes a vessel, aircraft or any other means of conveying persons or goods.

Vehicle Registration Weighing: When a weighbridge is used to measure the tare mass of a vehicle ‘for registration purposes only’.

Verification Mark: An inspector’s mark (the mark allotted to a trade measurement inspector) or a servicing licensee’s mark (the mark approved for use by, or on behalf of, a servicing licensee) in verifying measuring instruments. Marking a measuring instrument with a verification mark includes marking the measuring instrument itself, or marking a label or seal affixed to the measuring instrument.

Verifier: A person permitted to verify a measuring instrument, namely a trade measurement inspector, a servicing licensee or an employee of a servicing licensee.

Weighbridge: A measuring instrument of a capacity of 3 tons or more which has one or more platforms capable of determining the mass of a vehicle or of livestock.

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Who is Australian Weighing Equipment & Rite-Weigh Scales

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AWE Investment in the Future

Jeff & Trevor Baillie started AWE in 1981, focusing on weighing solutions based on engineering principles. For the last 30 years AWE has built its reputation as a leading supplier of robust Packaging & Bulk Handling Equipment. Our innovative engineering, and continuous product improvement have led to designs that will stand up to the rigors and demands your product line will throw at it.

If you need your weighbridge to stand up to the punishing abuse of heavy trucks, then you require 3 components: Strength, Reliability and Qualified Trades People & Service.

Your Australian Weighing Equipment Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge is Built to Last.

To help provide a seamless packaging solution, AWE has just increased its investment in our manufacturing facilities now giving us over 3,200 square metres of factory in Sydney with a

A CNC Machine Shop Bending & Rolling Shop Heavy Metal Fabrication Shop Plus extra rooms for our team of qualified

tradesman

Acquisitions of Bradwood Packaging, Dendy Packaging and Design Engineering increased our packaging and engineering experience further.

The biggest compliment we hear is, “Your weighbridges are Over-engineered”. Our response, “AWE’s understands that most weighbridges operate in a rugged environment. They cop a pounding. We must engineer to survive these conditions, because AWE understands our reputation depends on this. So we prefer to build weighbridges based on our experience to anticipate overloading situation, to meet these demands. AWE’s weighbridges are built to “Our Standards” to protect your investment.

You can choose from our standard model or consult with our inhouse engineers, design and manufacturing facility, together with our network of consultants and agents around the world, we are able to offer a complete custom built solution for your weighbridge needs.

In 2008, AWE established manufacturing facilities in China - China Weighing and Bulk Materials Handling Equipment.

China Weighing And Packaging Machinery, currently occupies a purpose built 2,300 m2. factory in Suzhou China.

All Equipment is Australian made. Designed and manufactured under AWE strict quality control system through our own factories both locally and internationally.


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Australian Weighing Systems Guarantee

We’re Talking About

Australian Weighing Equipment supply and backup what they sell - That’s a Guarantee from the manufacturer. The directors stand by all the Weighing Solutions sold by AWE, if it’s not suitable, or doesn’t work, then we will fix it, replace it or you don’t pay.

To deliver on our commitment of providing quality, reliable truck weighing solutions, AWE understands it’s more than just delivering a well built & designed weighing solution. It also requires a team of dedicated people who care and are there to back you up with great Service & Support.

The quality of our team sets us apart. Most companies choose to outsource these services to contractors, or buy machinery from overseas as a so called agent. They do not have the knowledge base to support or maintain their equipment long term.

AWE’s solutions are designed to fit your factory systems. To do this requires a team of professional trained tradesmen.

When AWE starts building your packaging equipment, an army of skilled tradesmen and engineers, design and manufacture your purpose built packaging equipment.

Licensed Tradesmen Mechanical Engineers Electrical Engineers Structural Engineers Draftsmen Fitter & Turners Boilermakers Fully Qualified Scale Makers Electronic Technicians Instrument Fitters Electricians Service Technicians Project Managers Formworkers Concreters

They are all lead by your own personal project manager assigned to make your project run smoothly. Which means there’s one point of contact, you won’t get the run around.They’re responsible for managing the design team, installation, commissioning and documenting your project.

AWE truck weighing systems are designed for Australian conditions and a lifetime of heavy duty truck weighing. Our proven and robust designs are engineered and manufactured in house, to the highest standards to provide our customers with a lifetime of reliable and accurate service.

In the unlikely case of breakdown, we know downtime is costly and service is required, quickly with accurate attention.

AWE Technicians Are On Call 24/7 , Because We Know Breakdowns Don’t Always Happen In Business Hours.

The service guys are there when you need them. When your line goes down, 5.00pm on Friday. You need technician to turn up or If you need them at 11pm Saturday they will be there. That’s a promise, because we stand behind our equipment.

Reliability

Australian Weighing Equipment

50 Mandarin StreetFairfield East, Australia NSW 2165Email: [email protected]: (+61) 2 8717 3333www.awe.com.au

Rite-Weigh ScalesMelbourne Office

37 Barrie RoadTullamarine, VIC, 3043Ph: (+61) 3 9330 1011Email: [email protected]

Rite-Weigh ScalesQueensland Office

7 Darnick Street,Underwood, QLD, 4119Ph: (+61) 7 3423 1388Email: [email protected]

Companies in the AWE Group

Bradwood Packaging P/L Bendfab P/LAustralian Weighing Equipment P/L

Rite-Weigh Scales P/L China Weighing & Packaging Machinery

AWE guarantee our solutions and products. From our 30 years experience manufacturing truck Weighing Systems, we’re able draw from our armoury, to customise the solutions which suits your process, rather than forcing your process to suit our solutions.

AWE prides itself in providing plain english proposals, there’s no hidden surprises. You’ll know what you’re getting.

For any questions about Weighing Solutions for Trucks, talk to us. We listen.

Find out fast how our sales team and project engineers can assist you in finding the best solutions for your Weighbridge & CoR regulations.

Your solution lies with us. Call us now or send an email enquiry.

Questions About Weighing Trucks? Australian Weighing Equipment provides CoR solutions and just about any truck-related Weighing Solutions!

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