Making sense of technical jargon
Every industry has its fair share of technical jargon. If you’re looking to purchase industrial weighing equipment, here are a few simple definitions that could be helpful.
Terms that are commonly used:
Load cells – this is a machine that takes a physical load and converts it into a digital signal that eventually provides a reliable and accurate numerical figure.
Axle-weigh pads – these are portable, lightweight to manage and used to measure the load applied by each of a vehicle’s individual axis. Any deviance in weight can cause damage to the vehicle, its load and be dangerous for both driver and other road users/pedestrians.
Calibration – a regular check performed on equipment to ensure the ongoing accuracy of output data, against agreed/legal tolerances. Carried out by a UKAS Accredited business
Checkweigher – a type of specialist weighing scale that verifies the accuracy of measurements taken
Weighbridge – robust platform used to weigh large industrial/commercial vehicles
Balances – weighing scales often used in medical and laboratory environments
The difference between net and gross weight?
Some customers also get confused about net/gross weight measurements. Just to clarify, the net weight is the gross weight, minus the weight of a vehicle, packaging and other objects. The gross weight is the total weight of a vehicle (or object) and its entire contents.
There are several hundred technical terms that you will come across in the weighing scales industry. We recommend that you work with an established supplier that can guide you through the purchasing process. That’s why many businesses prefer to work with us - an experienced Dini Argeo distributor.
