Importance of Portable Truck Scales in Alberta

Goods movement by way of truck has become a major part of life and business across North America. The transport business can be a very rewarding investment for players who understand the industry, including the management of loads on their trucks. Exceeding the legal weigh limit on a truck or trailer can lead to hefty fines or a serious accident resulting in injury or death as well as increased wear and tear on the vehicle. An under loaded truck is simply inefficient and is like abandoning revenue.

Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. has been a distributor for various scale manufacturers since January, 1992 and offers a wide variety of state of the art weighing equipment and related products to suit your specific needs. Whether you need portable weighing scales, axle scales, or portable wheel weighers we have you covered. Our scale systems are manufactured in Western Canada, and the quality of design and workmanship are Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Weights & Measures approved.

Advantages of Portable Truck Scales
A transport business with a smart strategy invests in portable weighing scales to control the loads on their trucks as they transport various goods. There are many benefits to be gained from using portable weighing scales. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd.’s LOADMASTER Low Profile Axle Scale is available as individual platforms to weigh a single axle at a time or in multiple platform configurations to weigh entire trucks at once. The system is easily moved, maximizing fleet efficiency by installing in locations where trucks are actually loaded with net weights easily calculated by weighing truck both full and empty.

Portable axle scales are flexible, come in different lengths and can weigh a wide range of vehicles, and their low design that makes them easy to transport. They are highly accurate, measure both single and multiple axle vehicles. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd.’s Massload Axle Pad Scale have a very large weighing surface and low profile, making them our easiest method of determining truck axle weight, and can be sold in multiples to get complete trailer or truck weight in one weighment.

Portable Wheel Weighers have a low profile design that allows the vehicle to easily go across the unit. As the vehicle goes across, the user gets an accurate measurement courtesy of a digital indicator. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd.’s Massload Standard Wheel Pad Scale provides a convenient, portable, and a versatile method of determining truck weight. Its nonskid pattern ensure maximum grip in wet or snowy conditions. These truck scales are often used to check weight and avoid overweight fines.

Call Accurate/Western Co. Ltd. for a Wide Range of Portable Truck Scales in Alberta

At Accurate/Western Scales, we’re proud to offer a wide range of portable truck scales. If you have questions, are ready to get started, or need a quote in Western Canada – call Accurate/Western Scales at 403-250-3232 today.