The Axle Load Weighing System is capable of independently determining individual axle loads, as well as the total weight of vehicles, e.g. trucks and trailers. The air bag pressure is determined using highly accurate sensors positioned on the left- and right-hand side of the vehicle that are wirelessly connected to the display unit. The screen simultaneously displays the load on each axle – as well as the total vehicle weight – to an accuracy of almost 100%. It is particularly useful to be able to view all this in formation at a single glance without having to switch screens, especially on short turnarounds. This enables you to load your vehicles to the maximum permissible limits and to achieve the highest possible returns! 

 

Installation is extremely simple by virtue of wireless technology and loading can be monitored from within a radius of 100 m. From on top of the silo at the operating console? From within the earthmover or a forklift truck? Wherever you want to install it!

 

 

With the onboard Axle Load Weighing System, there is no excuse to underload or overload your vehicles ever again. You will be able to determine axle loads yourself for each individual axle or entire axle assemblies! You will also avoid any fines imposed for driving with excess axle loads!

 

Unique properties of the onboard Axle Load Weighing System:

 

•        all information available at a single glance

•        can be used wirelessly from inside and outside the vehicle

•        left- and right-hand side measurement as standard

•        automatic changeover when changing truck and trailer

•        simple installation

•        quick and easy to program

•        no excuse to underload or overload your vehicles ever again

•        no more return trips to unload

 

System Operation Schematic 

Air suspension systems are the most commonly used suspensions within the automotive sector, although leaf spring, hydraulic and torsion bar suspension systems are also used. Golstein Weighing Systems also has solutions for these types of vehicle.

 

The Axle Load Weighing System is modular in design. This allows the correct system to be assembled for each type of vehicle configuration. Golstein Weighing Systems is able to measure axle loads for virtually every type of wheel suspension system. The most common vehicle configurations and applications for the Golstein weighing system have been illustrated below.

 

Tractor + Semi-Trailer 

Air pressure sensors measure the air bag pressure on the truck's rear axles. Pressure distribution across the forward axle and rear axle(s) is always the same due to the fifth wheel coupling. This makes taking a reading on the forward axle unnecessary. Air pressure sensors are also installed on the semi-trailer to measure air bag pressure on both the left- and right-hand sides. For tractor units with dump truck trailers, it is possible to measure the hydraulic pressure in the hoist cylinder instead of on the trailer.

 

Tractor Unit + Trailer 

 

 

 

Measuring the axle load on a steering axle with a leaf spring suspension is carried out by measuring the spring deflection at the axle in question. Remaining axle loads are measured by taking the air bag pressure on left- and right-hand sides. This is also possible for other axles with bogie lifts, steered leading-rear or trailing axles, mid-axle trailers, etc.

 

Dump Truck 

 

 

 

A dump truck with leaf spring suspension steering axles, an air suspension bogie lift and a leaf spring suspension tandem axle. The leaf spring suspension axles are fitted with sensors to measure their deflection. The bogie lift is fitted with air pressure sensors to measure air bag pressure. The tandem axle is fitted with a special-purpose sensor unit that allows the axle load to be measured.

 

Tractor + Carrier 

 

 

 

Tractor with hydraulic suspension carrier. Hydraulic pressure is measured at the axle suspension allowing the carrier load to be determined. If the carrier is also fitted with a tow bar suspension, then it is also possible to measure the hydraulic pressure at this point.

 

Lightweight Commercial Vehicle 

 

 

 

Front axles on lightweight commercial vehicles vary greatly in design ranging from McPherson strut dampers to torsion bars. A special-purpose sensor unit has been developed to measure the deflections of these systems. Rear axles generally have a leaf spring suspension. Axle loads are then calculated by measuring axle deflections.

 

This is just a small selection of the possible vehicle configurations that can be handled. Please call for more information. We look forward to creating the right weighing solution for your vehicles.

 

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