19/08/2025

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Truck Scales (Weighbridges): What They Are and Types Available

 

 

What is a truck scale?

 

A truck scale, also known as a weighbridge, is a weighing system designed for heavy-duty and commercial vehicles.

Its main purpose is to measure the total weight of vehicles and their loads, ensuring accurate control of goods at entry and exit points in factories, logistics centers, recycling plants or agricultural facilities.

Truck scales are essential to:

  • Comply with legal regulations in transport and trade.

  • Optimize internal logistics for companies and industries.

  • Improve traceability and goods control.

At Giropes we manufacture different truck scale models, adapted to each type of vehicle and weighing requirement.

Advantages of a truck scale

 

  • High weighing capacity: from light vans to heavy trucks.

  • Durability and resistance for intensive outdoor use.

  • Versatility: models designed for different vehicles and applications.

  • Certified precision, compliant with OIML, CE and MID regulations.

  • Connectivity with indicators, software and ERP systems.

Types of Giropes truck scales

 

At Giropes we offer four main categories of truck scales, designed for different vehicles and applications:

 

1. Truck scales for heavy vehicles

 

  • Designed for trucks and high-tonnage trailers.
  • Capacity of up to 80 tonnes.
  • Ideal for industries, logistics hubs and recycling plants.
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2. Truck scales for vans

  • Specifically built for light commercial vehicles.
  • Smaller size and lower capacity than a full truck scale.
  • Perfect for urban distribution companies or medium-scale logistics.
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3. Container truck scales

 

  • Allow weighing of entire waste or goods containers.

  • Widely used in the waste management and recycling sector.

  • Ensure material control and full traceability of entries and exits.

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4. Axle truck scales

  • Designed to weigh vehicles by axle.
  • A quick, economical and flexible solution.
  • Ideal for roadside weight checks or temporary installations.
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How to choose the right truck scale

When selecting the most suitable model, consider:

  • Type of vehicle to be weighed (truck, van, container, axle).

  • Available space at the installation site.

  • Level of use (occasional or intensive).

  • Connectivity and software requirements for data management.

  • Applicable regulations depending on the sector.

Maintenance and calibration

All truck scales require installation and calibration by specialized technicians.
At Giropes we offer:

  • Complete and certified installation.

  • Preventive and corrective maintenance.

  • Periodic calibration to ensure precision and legal compliance.

Conclusion

Truck scales are an essential tool for ensuring logistics efficiency, goods control and regulatory compliance.

At Giropes we provide models specifically designed for trucks, vans, containers and axles, fully adapted to each sector and operational need.

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