Load cells for truck scale and rail scale systems

Our load cells for truck and rail scale systems are designed to withstand the most extreme environments. As a key component of trade, these scales must be accurate and reliable while ensuring high uptime and service life. Beyond truck scales, we offer solutions for automating the weighing of trucks and rail vehicles to increase productivity.

Load cells for truck and rail scale systems: Uncompromising precision for heavy loads

For weighing extreme loads, such as those encountered in truck scales, rail scales, or massive silo installations, maximum robustness and long-term reliability are indispensable. Our load cells for truck and rail scale systems (also known as column and rocker column load cells) have been developed specifically for these demanding tasks. They combine enormous load-bearing capacities with legal-for-trade precision and defy even the most adverse environmental conditions in industrial outdoor use.

The self-centering design of the load cells is particularly advantageous for large structures like truck scales: it automatically compensates for thermal expansion of the scale structure and minor lateral forces, thereby guaranteeing accurate, reproducible measurement results you can rely on at all times.

Your benefits with our load cells for truck and rail scale systems

• Rated loads by application: The column load cells LILA to LILD cover 15 t to 50 t. This category also includes column load cells from 10 kg (LIDA) to 5,000 t (LIBB) for test rigs, presses and laboratory setups.

• Legal-for-trade precision: LILA to LILD are certified to OIML R60 in classes C3 to C5 for legal-for-trade applications.

• Maximum resistance: Manufactured from robust stainless steel or nickel-plated special steel. Equipped with the highest protection classes (IP68 and IP69K), the load cells are completely dustproof and waterproof, and withstand even aggressive environments or high-pressure cleaning.

• Self-centering design: Reliably compensates for mechanical tolerances and thermal expansion of the scale construction.

• Ready for critical zones: Optionally available with ATEX, IECEx, and EACEx approvals for safe operation in potentially explosive atmospheres.

• Well-conceived accessories: Comprehensive range of matching mounting kits with anti-rotation and anti-tilt protection for safe and standard-compliant installation.

Typical areas of application

These heavy-duty load cells are the ideal choice for truck and vehicle scales, rail bridge scales, large tank and silo weighing, as well as ladle scales in metallurgy and heavy-duty platform scales.

Find the right solution for your large-scale project. Discover our product range below. Are you planning a new truck scale or upgrading an existing facility? Our technical sales team is happy to assist you in selecting the right sensors and appropriate mounting accessories for your specific construction.