What Is an Onboard Weighing System?

An onboard weighing system consists of two weigh modules that use load cells to measure truckload weights. The system is built into the truck frame, so materials are weighed “onboard,” replacing a standard truck scale. A hydraulic system lifts the truckload, calculates weight and smoothly lowers it back down. During transport, load cells are disengaged to prevent damage.

These systems are typically used on dump trucks, garbage trucks and tankers. Onboard weighing systems can be used in various industries, such as recycling, scrap, waste, liquid feed, hauling or delivery.

Benefits of Onboard Weighing

From safe and accurate truckload monitoring to removing the need for an off-site truck scale, onboard weighing systems can significantly improve operations. These systems provide the following benefits:

Onsite Billing and Operation	Overload Protection	Safer Truck Loading	Single-Person Operation

Additionally, the design of onboard weighing systems provides a few advantages. It fixes to existing vehicle frames, simplifying installation. Plus, accurate measurements mean trucks are loaded to the proper capacity, avoiding overloads that could cause structural fatigue.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ Onboard Weighing Solutions

Rice Lake provides high-quality onboard weighing solutions for Legal for Trade and non-Legal for Trade operations. Adding a Rice Lake system to new or existing vehicles improves operations for companies across industries. Explore Rice Lake’s onboard weighing systems or call 800-472-6703 to discuss your application requirements