Weight Measurement Equipment and Scales

For commercial trucking, the three main types are strain gauge sensors (for spring/mechanical suspensions), air suspension sensors (temperature and pressure-based, for air-ride axles), and military-grade sensors designed for extreme durability with minimal maintenance. Each connects wirelessly to a handheld or in-cab display for real-time readings.

Two common instruments are strain gauge sensors, which measure deflection on spring or mechanical suspensions, and air suspension sensors, which use pressure readings to calculate axle and gross vehicle weight on air-ride systems. Both pair with handheld displays or cloud-based analytics for weight tracking.

TruckWeight sensors deliver accuracy within 0.3% to 2% of gross vehicle weight depending on the model and suspension type. While not a certified legal-for-trade scale, this accuracy is sufficient for pre-trip payload verification and helping avoid overweight violations before reaching a certified scale.

Yes, TruckWeight strain gauge and air suspension sensors feature transferable calibration data, allowing fleets to move a system from one truck to another without recalibrating from scratch, reducing downtime and equipment costs when reassigning vehicles.

TruckWeight offers sensors for both air suspensions and spring/mechanical suspensions, including walking beam and Chalmers systems. Selecting the correct sensor type depends on your vehicle's suspension configuration, which determines installation method and measurement approach.

Most TruckWeight sensors offer reliable wireless monitoring up to 500 feet (155 meters), allowing the display to remain in the cab while sensors are mounted at the axle or suspension components without a wired connection between them.