MB Weighbridge – The Embodiment of Durability and Precision
A Long-Term Investment for Your Business
The MB type reinforced concrete weighbridge meets the highest quality standards. Its monolithic reinforced concrete structure and precision load cells guarantee long-term reliability and accurate measurement results. Available in various sizes and configurations, this weighbridge can be easily integrated into any industrial environment.
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MB Type Reinforced Concrete Weighbridge
A monolithic reinforced concrete weighbridge available in ramp-mounted (+40 cm) or shallow-pit (-50 cm) configuration.
Thanks to its design the weighbridge is exceptionally durable and long-lasting, as the formwork is constructed from UNP 300 beams.
The reinforced concrete structure provides uniform load-bearing capacity, making it particularly practical for locations where cross-directional drive-over on the scale may occur.
Available lengths: 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 m
Available widths: 3 m; 3.2 m
Weighing capacity: 20–60 t (80 t)
Free on-site survey and consultation is provided for prospective customers to help select the most suitable weighbridge and determine the optimal location within the site.
Weighbridge Construction and Overview:
The MB type road weighbridge consists of a monolithic reinforced concrete bridge cast on site and extremely accurate, reliable load cells. The steel frames, comprising U300 beam frames and two rows of reinforcement, are concreted on site on the completed substructure using C30/37 concrete.
The shorter versions contain 4–6 load cells, while the longer models (e.g. the 18 m version) contain 8 load cells.
After shot-blasting the bare-metal structure, a corrosion-resistant primer is applied followed by a two-component epoxy finish coat that is highly resistant to continuous wear and environmental conditions.
The weight force is transmitted to the load cells via self-aligning mountings, allowing them to move freely in all directions. The movement of the truck scale is limited by flexible longitudinal and lateral buffers, and the self-aligning design of the load cells ensures the bridge returns to its home position. Bumpers fitted to the bridge structure provide a cushioned impact between the scale and the access ramp or pit edge guards, thereby avoiding the damaging effects of bare metal-to-metal contact.
The load-cell cables are brought together in a junction box mounted on the bridge deck; from there the signals travel via a single measurement cable to the indicator, which digitally displays the mass of the vehicle on the bridge. The indicator has an RS-232 computer output and an Ethernet port for TCP/IP connectivity. A secondary display and a computer running weighbridge software can be connected to the communication ports.
Installation is straightforward and quick (2–3 days). The MB weighbridge is mobile – it can be quickly relocated to a different installation site.
We provide a 5-year warranty on the weighbridge structure under normal operating conditions.
Our products comply with the Class III accuracy requirements laid down in the MSZ EN 45501 standard and with the regulations of the Hungarian Trade Licensing Office (MKEH).
Our weighbridges hold type-approval certificates recognised in every country of the European Union.
Load Cells:
We offer our customers load cells from two manufacturers for our weighbridges. Both analogue and digital load cells are available on request.
The CPR-M load cell comes with a 72-month warranty, while the ZSFY-A load cell has a 24-month warranty.
For both cell types we provide dual-range capability (e.g. 30/60 t, 10/20 kg) free of charge for our weighbridges.
Every load cell installed in our weighbridges is fitted with protective shunting and earthing to minimise damage caused by lightning strikes. The junction boxes we use also contribute to lightning protection, as they incorporate gas discharge tubes that effectively shield the load cells from surge voltages originating from the indicator side during a lightning strike.
Weighbridge Indicators and Secondary Displays
Since 1998 we have been using the high-specification, state-of-the-art weighbridge indicators manufactured by the Italian company BILANCIAI, and have been extremely satisfied with them. Every indicator comes with communication ports as standard and can be expanded with a wide range of add-on cards. The line-up also includes a touch-screen smart weighbridge indicator. This indicator runs a full weighbridge management software package, and with a connected thermal printer a weighbridge ticket can be produced instantly.
Three types of outdoor secondary display can be connected to the indicators (100 mm LED, 75 mm LED and a loader-mountable unit):
Weighbridge Software
The weighbridge software is designed to record traffic on road weighbridges. A wide range of data can be stored for each weighing operation (registration number, measurement type, 1st and 2nd weighing results, tare container weight, waste content, moisture content, broken-grain content, process loss, cleaning fee, drying fee, product, customer, haulier, tare container, origin, destination, notes), from which weighbridge tickets can be generated and printed. Measurement data can be retrieved later and displayed on screen or on a printer. The data files containing the various records (products, customers, hauliers, weight data linked to registration numbers, origin data, destination data, tare containers and notes) can be maintained and modified; new records can be added, and the data can be listed on screen or on a printer.
Concrete Substructure Construction
The MB weighbridge can be installed in a pit (50 cm deep pit) or in a ramp-mounted configuration (+40 cm ramp height).
Metripond-M93 Kft. also undertakes turnkey weighbridge construction, including the necessary concrete substructures, access roads, cable routes and drainage.
If the customer wishes to carry out the concrete substructure work with their own team or subcontractor, Metripond-M93 Kft. supplies the standard foundation drawings and professional guidance.
Nationwide Service Network – Maintenance and Certification:
In today’s fast-paced world every minute counts, so extended downtime caused by a technical fault can result in significant financial loss. Our sales activities extend across the country, which is why it is important for us to maintain service centres close to our customers so that repair, maintenance and certification work can be carried out at low call-out cost. Our qualified service engineers are tasked with resolving the technical problems of existing and prospective customers quickly and cost-effectively. Our parts warehouse ensures a reliable supply of spare parts for servicing.
Under current legislation, weighbridges must be re-certified every 2 years; we notify our customers in advance when certification is due.
Traffic Control Equipment and Automation
A wide range of devices can be installed alongside our weighbridges to speed up the weighing process:
- 2- or 3-colour traffic signal light
- CCTV camera
- licence-plate recognition camera
- barrier / boom gate
- infrared barrier
- self-service check-in terminal / kiosk
- chip card identification system
- GSM-based telephone identification
- custom, company-specific weighbridge software
