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What is a Pit Type Weighbridge Machine and How Does it Work?

by Leo Scale Leotronic. Weighbridge and Electronic Scales manuf
In the process of shipping heavy containers in trucks, one of the most important steps is to weigh the vehicle as well as the contents inside it. The measurements also need to correct as many factors depend on it. Accurate measurements of a vehicle as well its contents are to be mentioned not only for sanctioning proper safety measures but also in order to obtain the proper path to go on, speed of the vehicle to be maintained, which route to use, if the bridges are safe to go on and much more.

Apart from the transportation and safety measures, the weight of the contents of the vehicle is also important for the purchase or sales contract. To weigh such heavy trucks, there are weighbridges manufacturing companies that offers their products in many types. Different types of weighbridges are used for different purposes, terrains, the size of the product, the approximate weight of the items, the location, the type of vehicle and more. The Pit Type Weighbridge, the Pitless weighbridge and the unmanned weighbridges are a few among the many electronic weighbridges offered by Leoscale, one of the best weighbridge manufacturers in India. Leoscale (Leotronic Scales Pvt. Ltd.) also offers a range of electronic scales along with weighbridges from which you can choose the best one for your company, work and products.

Pit Type Weighbridge & it’s Working?

A Pit Type weighbridge, as the name suggests, requires a pit to be installed.

Vehicular Access:

They are levelled against the surface of the road or ground, making it easier for the vehicles to get onto the bridge. Almost a flat surface, there is no ramp required like in case of Pitless Weighbridges. As the weighbridge surface is the same as the ground or road level, the vehicle can approach it from any direction.

Construction & Installation:

They also need lesser space to be installed and are quite robust when it comes to their construction. The pit is installed the ground and the surface onto which the vehicles park to be weighed are right above and on ground level.

Usage:

The Pit Type Weighbridge is used on non-hilly terrains and regions as the construction of the pit is easier as well as less expensive on flat and even grounds and roads. They are mostly preferred for public weighbridges.

Which Pit Type Weighbridge to Choose?

Leoscale’s pit type weighbridges as well as other weighbridge platforms are extremely durable. Designed and crafted well, they have the capacity to withstand heavy vehicles, cargo and loads without the platform being dented or damaged. Having undergone strict checking for quality, the plates and girders that are used in the weighbridges go through a tough selection process.

The Pit Type Weighbridge by Leoscale (Leotronic Scales Pvt. Ltd.) have a flexible module design; they are offered to you with fully welded fabricated modules. Being easy to relocate, they are also strong and durable. Though the cost of construction is additional in the Pit Type Weighbridges, the cost of maintenance is on the lower end. As they have a compact size, there is less space required for the structure mounting which makes it an easy option to work with in smaller areas.


There are many types of weighing machines that fall under 2 major categories of – weighbridges & scales. To get the best product from one of the top electronic weighing machine companies, head over to leoscale.com that has a plethora of options from electronic weighbridges like Pit Type, Pitless, mobile, etc. to electronic scales like Platform weighing scale, Table Top Steel Body Weighing Scale, Precision Scale, milk weigher and more that accurately record the weights of different items, people, cargo, shipments, vehicles, crates, milk, boxes and more.

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