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What are Axle Pad Scales
Axle pad scales, also referred to as axle pads or wheel load scales, measure a vehicle’s axle weight to determine its overall weight.
Massload Technologies is a premier supplier of ultra-durable, low-profile axle pad scales that deliver accurate vehicle weighing across multiple industries.
Our axle pads feature a large weighing surface and provide axle weight measurements accurate to within 0.25% FS. They can be used with ramps for above-ground installations or set flush with concrete for a pit-installed permanent application.
Axle pads are typically sold in pairs but can also be supplied in multiples to capture complete trailer or truck weight in a single weighment.
Above-ground installations are forklift-portable and should be used with the Massload quick-disconnect cable.
Advantages
Axle pad scales help drivers and companies avoid fines associated with overweight vehicles. They also prevent costly damage to axles, drive shafts, tires, and overall operations by ensuring vehicles aren’t over capacity.
An overweight vehicle consumes more fuel than one within proper limits, damages roads, and can reduce braking performance and stopping distance — endangering both the operator and other drivers. Overweight loads can even void an insurance policy, making accurate readings essential.
Size Options
- 84″ x 30″ (213 x 76 cm) axle pads for dual-axle truck weighing — measure the weight of double-wheel-axle vehicles.
- 144″ x 30″ (366 x 76 cm) axle pads for tri-axle truck weighing — measure the weight of triple-wheel-axle vehicles.
- 168″ x 30″ (427 x 76 cm) axle pads for dual- and tri-axle truck weighing — longer pads for wide-spread tri-axles, with all the capabilities of the standard tri-axle scale.
Axle Pad Scale Accuracy & Specifications
Massload axle pad scales are fully electronic and feature a large weighing surface to quickly and accurately weigh large vehicles. Specifications include:
- Gross vehicle weight (Super-B) accurate to within 1% FS
- Axle weight accurate to within 0.25% FS
- 6″ (15 cm) low profile for ease of use
- 2″ (5 cm) clearance under platforms
- Forklift-portable for use in multiple locations
Why Choose Massload Technologies for Axle Pad Scales
Massload’s Axle Pad Scales deliver proven durability under the toughest conditions. They offer improved accuracy over competing brands and withstand repeated weighing in demanding environments even providing accurate readings on compacted yard gravel.
Every Massload scale is fully made in Canada and ships calibrated with fully traceable certified weights. Our scales are warranty-protected, with a 10-year warranty on the axle scale platform, a 5-year warranty on our made-in-Canada truck scale load cells, and a 2-year warranty on electronics, printer, and cables.
*** This system is not intended for legal-for-trade applications.