AWE Freight Weigh Brochure 26nov1

Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge Series
Dont Take Short Cuts With Your Weighbridge,

Because If Your Trucks Are Overweight The
Fines Could Kill Your Business
304,646 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 its a crime

How would you live with yourself, if your overweight truck killed someone?

Freight-Weigh Above Ground

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

Freight-Weigh Aboveground Weighbridge Front Cover
Table of Contents
Chain of Responsibility Legislation
Your Weighbridge Is An Investment
9 Commercial Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Above Ground Weighbridge
Why Our Freight-Weigh Weighbridge Stands Out From The Crowd
How The Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge Works
The 3 Must Have Elements, To Make Sure Your Weighbridge Keeps Working
Your Weighbridge Is Only As Reliable As The Load Cell
ZAP And Its 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
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
AWEs 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
Australian Weighing Equipment Riteweigh Scales

Sydney +61 2 8717 3333 Melbourne +61 3 9330 1011 Brisbane +61 7 3423 1388
www.awe.com.au
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AustraliaN Weighing Equipment

Chain of Responsibility Legislation
The Road Authorties are cracking

down on overweight trucks
Belltrees Bridge, Scone Shire Council 1996. Could a bridge designer of the 1920s
have foreseen a Super-Dog combination or a B-Double ?
What If Your Trucks Were Overloaded?

The RTA is cracking down on overweight trucks because overloading a vehicle can significantly
impair the drivers 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 drivers safety by making the vehicle less stable, difficult to
steer and taking longer to stop when braking
3. 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; and
4. 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

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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 youve 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 the
most for your dollar.
Warringah Council - Kimbriki Tip
A Weighbridge in Action
Leveling a Weighbridge
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. Its essential to assess the impact of the
weighbridge location on your current and future use of your site.
You dont have to look at too many weighbridge brochures to
become thoroughly confused about whats available, whats
important and whats not to you. Generally, there are two basic
types of weighbridges used to weigh trucks;
1. A
xle 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. F
ull-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 wont take long to see the impact of
a poorly designed and inadequately protected weighbridge
because it will quickly show signs of deterioration, which will
eventually 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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9 Commercial Reasons Why Your Business Needs An

Above 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 dont 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 wont be losing revenue by sending out underweight trucks.
4. Overloaded trucks use more fuel because, as your trucks 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:

A
n 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
FLAT LEVEL APPROACHES

Typ Slope 1:10
Site Determined
Typ Slope 1:10

Site Determined
Ground Level
Ground
Level
Deck Level
Deck Level
Ground Level
Deck Level
1M
1M
A
Junction Box
Loadcell
A
Loadcell
Junction Box
150
Junction Box
Junction Box
Loadcell
150
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Freight-Weigh Above Ground Weighbridge
Loadcell
Australian Weighing Equipment are known for havingENLARGED

Australias
strongest
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weighbridges, because theyre built to last.
A weighbridge can have a very tough life, often in extremely arduous conditions. It wont 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
Garbage Truck Spprosching
Kimbriki Tip Weighbridge.
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.
Kimbriki Tip Above Ground

Weigh Bridge.
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.
Youre Responsible If Your Trucks Are Overweight !
Ramp
Deck Surface
Approach and
End wall
Main Beams
A Side View of A Weighbridge
ISOMETRIC VIEW
Above Ground Weighbridge

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Its important to have a weighbridge because if you go out on public street
the RTA can breach you for exceeding your weights, so its 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
The 3 Must Have Elements, To Make Sure Your

Weighbridge, Keeps Working
The Most Important Consideration In Selecting A
Weighbridge, Is The Structural Integrity Of Your Weighbridge
3 Vital Components for Durability
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.
Its like a 3 legged stool, leave out an element and its pretty wobbly.
Not the desired effect you want in your weighbridge.
AWE Galvanise All Steel

Frames
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 dont have worry about your
Weighbridge rusting away.
Every item is checked to make sure it meets the high quality
standards of ISO 9001/2000
Dont Take Short Cuts, Because If Your Trucks Are
Overweight The Fines Could Kill Your Business
Galvanished Steel UBeam Frame

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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.
Designed by Engineers
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.
Autocad Inventor 3D CAD/CAM
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. Were talking about:

Qualified Boilermakers
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 companies
can only offer these services by outsourcing to the cheapest
contractor.
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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. Theyre the most
essential part of an electronic weighing system, but also the most
vulnerable.
ASCA Hermetically Sealed
Load Cell
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
Wheatstone Bridge
Configuration
A cross-section and exterior

photo of digital compression
load cell
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 dont save money.
AWE Load Cells Certified by NMI Australia

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AWEs Protection Against Lighting
ZAP And Its 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 knockon 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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Hot Dipped Galvanising Is The Gold Standard

For Protecting Steel
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 dont 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 its 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
AWE Galvanise All Steel

Frames
Hot Dipped Galvanising is the Gold Standard for Protecting Steel. Dont Compromise
the Life of Your Weighbridge, by Accepting Cheap Powdercoating or Inferior Finishes
Galvanising Pros
Galvanising Cons
Implications
Hot 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
Implications
Choice of colours
Looks good when delivered but

Once powdercoating surface is damaged,
scratches easily, with normal wear it open to moisture, and the steel will
and tear
begin to rust
Powdercoating looks good

when it is delivered
Powdercoat gets scratched too

easily Powdercoating is not as
hard wearing as Galvanising
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It depends on whats 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.

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Concrete vs Steel Decks
Steel Ubeams Of a Concrete Deck
Advantages
Disadvantages
Concrete
Deck
The
flexibility of Concrete allows different

capacity and sizes to meet custom designs
Concrete doesnt 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
Steel
Deck
Steel decks fully fabricated offsite

Weighbridge modules Installed by
Powdercoating
Crane so installation is quicker
Forklift/
No need for concretes lengthy cure time

Steel deck wont 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

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
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
(non trade)
Steel deck are easier to relocate
Higher resell value
Installing a steel deck
Pouring The Concrete
Lowering Steel Deck Into Place

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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
Doesnt Rust
Concrete Will Last Longer Than A Steel Deck
Provides Better Traction When Wet
Unaffected By Most Chemicals
Concrete Aboveground Weighbridge
Model
Length
(Metres)
Internal Width
(Metres)
Number of
Loadcells
Load Capacity
(Tonnes)
WBFWC-630
40
WBFWC-635
3.5
40
WBFWC-830
40
WBFWC-835
3.5
40
WBFWC-1030
10
40
WBFWC-1035
10
3.5
40
WBFWC-1830
18
60
WBFWC-1835
18
3.5
60
WBFWC-2030
20
60
WBFWC-2035
20
3.5
60
WBFWC-2630
26
60
WBFWC-2635
26
3.5
80
WBFWC-2830
28
80
WBFWC-2835
28
3.5
80
WBFWC-3030
30
80
WBFWC-3035
30
3.5
80
WBFWC-3630
36
10
80
WBFWC-3635
36
3.5
10
80
WBFWC-4030
40
10
80
WBFWC-4035
40
3.5
10
80
Other capacities and sizes in stock or manufactured to suit your requirements up to a maximum
capacity of 500T
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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

Steel
decks fabricated offsite, installed by Crane

Forklift so installation is quicker
Steel
No
deck wont crack like concrete
need for concretes lengthy cure time
Chequer
plate reduces slipperiness
Steel Deck Weighbridge with Concrete Ramps

Under Construction
Model
Length
(Metres)
Internal Width
(Metres)
Number of
Loadcells
Load Capacity
(Tonnes)
WBFWC-630
40
WBFWC-635
3.5
40
WBFWC-830
40
WBFWC-835
3.5
40
WBFWC-1030
10
40
WBFWC-1035
10
3.5
40
WBFWC-1830
18
60
WBFWC-1835
18
3.5
60
WBFWC-2030
20
60
WBFWC-2035
20
3.5
60
WBFWC-2630
26
60
WBFWC-2635
26
3.5
80
WBFWC-2830
28
80
WBFWC-2835
28
3.5
80
WBFWC-3030
30
80
WBFWC-3035
30
3.5
80
WBFWC-3630
36
10
80
WBFWC-3635
36
3.5
10
80
WBFWC-4030
40
10
80
WBFWC-4035
40
3.5
10
80

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OPTIONS: available to add your Weighbridge
Touchscreent
Large Display
Wireless links to Front End

Loaders, offices etc
Traffic Lights
Huts
Signage
Boom Gates
Admin Link To
Office
Printers
Prox Cards
RF D Tags
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, weightonly 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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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.
Touch screen
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).
Design Reports
Once the data has been captured, our software allows you to configure
your data, to do whatever you require.
AWE has written 100s of customised software packages, so your
weighbridge will work with your business systems, rather than trying to
adapt to lazy programming.
Your business has its 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
The GS1650Mk3
(old model). Many 1000s
sold since 1990.
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 its 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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Which Is The Best Weighing

Solutions For Your Trucks?
Advantages
Disadvantages
Above
Ground
Weighbridge
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
Pit Type
Weighbridge
Does
not need ramps, because it levels

with pavement
Smaller footprint, so you wont 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
AML Series
Portable
Suitable for CoR

Non Trade
Easy to relocate
Axle Weigher
Simple
Scorping
Onboard
Weighing
Legalisation
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
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
NonTrade
construction & fewer parts

provides an inexpensive CoR Solution
Easy to service
Small footprint, less land required
Not
Design
High cost due to mechanical installation

Retro fitting is difficult due to structural
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

as accurate as full length

weighbridge
Operator training required
Takes longer to weigh each axle group
Not suitable for trade
changes and certification

become noisy if improperly
adjusted
May
If You Cant Afford To Invest In A Truck Weighing System, Then

How Will You Afford The Crippling CoR Fines?
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Your Truck Must Not Exceed The Mass Limits
A vehicle must not be operated at a mass limit that will exceed the:
Manufacturers
GVM/GCM;
Manufacturers individual component rating (i.e., axles, springs,
tyres etc.); or the
Statutory mass limits or overall axle spacings.
It is the operators responsibility to make sure these limits are not
exceeded.
Dont risk the heavy CoR fines because of overweight trucks.
Single Deck Weighbridges

It is your responsibility to not only ensure your total weight is below
the limit for your truck type but also that the axle weights are not
exceeded. You should be aware of the constraints in using a single
deck weighbridge for measuring axle weights.
Its
very difficult to get different axle group loadings accurately

on a Single Deck Weighbridge, with a single weigh operation.
he work around involves making multiple truck

T
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.
This
Split weighing method requires operators

knowledge to determine axle group weights and its also
time consuming.
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The Multi Deck Weighbridges

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)
he Multi Deck can be designed to suit most truck configurations, to minimise truck
T
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.
Single & Multi Deck Specifications

Industries
Single Deck
Multi Deck
Maximum Axle Loading
Single axle 9 tonne

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

Tandem drive axle 16.5 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
tonne
ASCA Industrial Stainless Steel

Hermetically sealed IP68
Load Cell Capacity each 22 680kg, 45 360kg and 54 430kg
ASCA Industrial Stainless Steel

Hermetically sealed IP68
22 680kg, 45 360kg and 54 430kg
Sealing & Load Cell

Cabling
Rigid PVC and flexible steel conduit
Rigid PVC and flexible steel conduit
Digital Indicator
Gedge instruments
Gedge instruments
Design Loading
Ground Compaction
Designed to comply with RTA axle

load limits.
160 kPa required please see Page 34
Designed to comply with RTA axle

load limits.
160 kPa required please see Page 34
NMI Approval No
Loadcell S493
Loadcell S493
NMI Approval No
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 theres a lot of traffic that goes over them. Very little
maintenance, but when I do have problem, its only a matter of a phone call. If
not immediately, depending on the emergency.
- John Lovatt, National Security Manager for 1st Fleet
1st Fleet Truck
AML Weighbridge
Mt White RTA Weigh Station
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 Fleet Road Train
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 its important to have a weighbridge because
if youre caught by the Police or RTA for sending overweight trucks on the public roads, then
youre 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 wont 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 theres a lot of traffic going over them and they require little
maintenance.

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Interview With John Lovatt from 1st Fleet
Id refer them to Tim at AWE, because of the
great service weve 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
1st Fleet Express B-Triple

Mundrabilla Roadhouse W.A
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.
AML Portable Weightbridge
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 theres a lot of traffic going
over them and they require little maintenance. But when I do
have problem, its only a matter of a phone call away, theyre
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 wouldnt go, Im happy with the team from AWE and their
reliable weighbridges.
A Happy 1st Fleet Drive

Because He Knows His Truck
is Not Overloaded
If someone was looking for a weighbridge and asked for

your suggestion, of who is best to go with?
Id refer them to Tim at AWE, because of the great service weve
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?
Its a good company to do business with.
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Interview with Ron Bull from Cement Australia
Gedge GS1650 Mk4

Indicator
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 thats our down period, where we dont 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? Whats unique about it? Whats
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 were 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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We like the relationship we had with AWE; has
been good comparing all of the factors and
cost associated with equipment. AWE werent
the cheapest but were certainly the best in our
opinion.
- Ron Bull, Cement Australia
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.
Pull Over Weigh Station
Can you tell me you have a long relationship with AWE,

How far does that go back?
Me personally about 5 years, so weve been doing or preparing
this project for 5 years for about that period of time. So its been
a big decision and a lot of money involved obviously. So between
AWE and ourselves we got it right so thats 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.
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So having a good relationship with AWE is vital part of the

process?
It certainly is a significant factor yes.

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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, thats 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
were saving time and we dont 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. Its 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.
Theyve 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 wasnt 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 wasnt the cheapest but is certainly the best in
our opinion.
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Case Study at Elf Mushrooms
Loading A Truck With

Mushroom Compost
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 service
it 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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AWEs Customer Weighing Solutions

Industries
Clients
Solution
Bakeries
Goodman Fielder - Buttercup
Portable Weighbridge - AML Series
George Weston - Tip Top
Warringah Council - Kimbriki Tip
Aboveground Weighbridge Freight-Weigh
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Boral
Cement Australia
James Hardy
Portable & Fixed Aboveground

Weighbridge
Leightons
Amcor
Inground - Pit Weigh Weighbridge
BOC Gases
Sibelco
Freightweigh, Pit Weigh, Portabale
Elf Mushrooms
Semi Inground Weighbridge
Graincorp
Amcor
Vo Pak
Gun Lake Quarry
Aboveground Weighbridge - FreightWeigh
Sibelco
Freight-Weigh, Pit Weigh, Portabale
Bingo Waste
Aboveground - Freight-Weigh - Steel
Orange Bins
BHP Lysaght
Freightweigh, Pit Weigh, Portabale
One Steel
AML Portable Freight-Weigh

Weighbridge
Sims Metal
Freightweigh Weighbridge
Smorgen Steel
Freight-Weigh, Pit Weigh
1st Fleet Express
Border Express
Pit Weigh Weighbridge - Concrete
Scania & Mercedes Trucks
Onboard Weighing
JCB Telehandlers
Onboard Weighing
Councils
Building
Industrial
Produce
Packaging
Quarries
Recyclers/Waste
Steel
Transport / Logistics
Trucks & Machinery
You Cant Afford For Your Weighbridge To Fail,

Thats Why AWE Doesnt Take Short Cuts
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AWE supply and backup what they sell - Thats a Guarantee from
the manufacturer. The directors stand by all the equipment sold
by AWE/ Rite-Weigh, if its not suitable, or doesnt work, then we
will fix it, replace it or you dont 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.
A Busy Weighbridge
AWEs Responsibility to Deliver Your Weighbridge
Traffic Lights Control A Truck

Access To Weighbridge
Freight-Weigh Above ground

Weighbridge
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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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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
A Truck Waiting To Access

Weighbridge
Kimbriki Tip Above Ground

Weighbridge
A Galvanised Above Ground

Steel I Beam Structure
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 customers or site owners 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 customers
needs for testing and calibration, saving time in commissioning your
equipment and reducing your downtime.

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Your weighbridge will require a DA from council
(Consult with your Local Council).
Trade Weighbridge
Weighbridge Being Calibrating
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 Nonautomatic 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
Minimum
1 Mtr.
Minimum
1 Mtr.
Ground
Level
Locating a Weighbridge
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
Approach - Weighbridge Ramp
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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;

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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
Concrete Freight- Weigh Deck
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.
Steel U Beams Supports Concrete

Deck
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
Weighbridge Requires
1 M Clearance
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.
Its 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.
Whats 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 prevent
vehicle 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 Australias 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.
Wheres the best location for your weighbridge?
Theres 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?
Youve 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:
Indicating Device
Calibrating A Weighbridge
Unmanned Weighbridge
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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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A Concrete Platform
A Rite-Weigh Scale
Calibration Truck
Verification Mark
latform: The part of a weighbridge intended to receive the

P
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 inspectors mark (the mark allotted
to a trade measurement inspector) or a servicing licensees
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

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 FreightWeigh Above Ground Weighbridge is Built to
Last.
The biggest compliment we hear is, Your

weighbridges are Over-engineered. Our
response, AWEs 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. AWEs
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.
AWE Investment in the Future

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.
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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

Australian Weighing Equipment supply and backup what they sell - Thats a Guarantee from the
manufacturer. The directors stand by all the Weighing Solutions sold by AWE, if its not
suitable, or doesnt work, then we will fix it, replace it or you dont pay.
To deliver on our commitment of providing quality, reliable truck weighing solutions, AWE
understands its 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.
AWEs 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.
Were Talking About
Reliability
Licensed
Tradesmen
Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Structural Engineers
Draftsmen
Fitter & Turners
Boilermakers
Fully Qualified Scale Makers
Electronic Technicians
Instrument Fitters
Electricians
Service Technicians
Project Managers
Formworkers
Concreters
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.
They are all lead by your own personal project

manager assigned to make your project run
smoothly. Which means theres one point of
contact, you wont get the run around.Theyre
responsible for managing the design team,
installation, commissioning and documenting
your project.
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. Thats a promise, because we stand
behind our equipment.
Mechanical
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 Dont
Always Happen In Business Hours.

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Questions About Weighing Trucks?

Australian Weighing Equipment provides CoR solutions and just
about any truck-related Weighing Solutions!
AWE guarantee our solutions and products. From our 30 years experience manufacturing
truck Weighing Systems, were 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, theres no hidden surprises. Youll
know what youre 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.
Companies in the AWE Group
Australian Weighing
Equipment P/L
Rite-Weigh Scales P/L
All State Machining
Australian Weighing Equipment

50 Mandarin Street
Fairfield East, Australia NSW 2165
Email: [email protected]
PH: (+61) 2 8717 3333
www.awe.com.au
Sydney
Melbourne
Bradwood Packaging P/L
Bendfab P/L
Dendy Packaging (Australia)
China Weighing &

Packaging Machinery
Rite-Weigh Scales
Melbourne Office
Rite-Weigh Scales
Queensland Office
37 Barrie Road
Tullamarine, VIC, 3043
Ph: (+61) 3 9330 1011
7 Darnick Street,
Underwood, QLD, 4119
Ph: (+61) 7 3423 1388
Brisbane
China

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