The truck scale Roadmap
The truck scale installation process can seem a bit convoluted when one doesn’t understand all that is involved. The infographic above helps lay out the entire truck scale building process. This article will briefly go over each step in the truck scale building process.
Site Review
The site review is what you do before you ever even begin to break ground and start the construction process. When you are performing a site review you want to do a walkthrough of the build site, noting the possible places to install the scale as well as noting potential pitfalls that could arise at the site. Essentially this step is the initial preliminary step of mapping out the truck scale build.
Purchase Scale
This step is where you spec out and make your scale purchase. Depending on which company you decide to go with will determine the delivery time and cost. Once you have secured a delivery date and shipping destination, the next step is to start getting te site prepped.
Set Schedule
Setting the schedule for the truck scale build is where you work with the site manager to get a build schedule into place. Coordinate with the site manager and walk the site and plan which components will be installed in designated locations. This is also the time where you coordinate with the contractor who will be pouring concrete. This step is reserved for setting the schedule for the remainder of the build.
Construction Begins
This is the “breaking ground” portion of the build. In this step is where you start digging the trenches for cables and electronics connecting to the truck scale being installed. Along with digging the trenches, this is also when the pouring of the concrete for the foundation begins as well. Keep in mind that the curing process for the foundation will take 14 days to completely cure.
Scale installation
The scale installation is where all the planning and scheduling comes together. The scale is delivered via tractor trailer to the build site. The scale deck is set into the foundation by a crane. Once the scale is properly set, the team installing the scale will then anchor down the deck and all accompanying wiring and connections. Typically if the deck is a steel deck then the installation process can tak one day to complete. It will be a lot onger (30 days) for a concrete deck.
scale calibration
After the scale has been properly installed, it is time to calibrate the scale and do a final systems check. During the calibration phase, the installation team will check to make sure the load cells are measuring the weight and that the scale is properly weighing correctly. After calibration is complete, the team will run final tests on the systems operating the scale.
conclusion
Installing a truck scale is a lengthy process, but with proper planning and scheduling, the entire process will seamingly flow together. You can download the roadmap infographic to help you track your progress.