Onboard weighing solutions have become a must-have across the bulk haulage sector. Whatever the goods being hauled - aggregates, waste, foodstuffs - payload maximisation through precision weight management optimises efficiency, boosts profitability and raises safety standards.
VPG Onboard Weighing is Europe’s leading supplier of on-vehicle systems for both tipper trucks and truck trailers. Using the latest technology to deliver pinpoint weighing accuracy, our rugged, reliable products ensure all available space right up to the maximum load limit is used, helping to reduce the number of trips and make more efficient use of your fleet’s time.
VPG Onboard Weighing solutions are first choice for the bulk transport market, providing reliable readings in all conditions. Some weighing systems will only deliver an accurate reading if the hardware is at level. Our specially engineered products for bulk tipping vehicles deliver highly precise net and gross load measurements, plus individual axle weights for precise load balancing, no matter how uneven or slippery the surface is.
In addition, all of our bulk haulage solutions are fitted with our exclusive TipWatch system, which uses ground levelling and axle weight distribution data to trigger an alarm if a tipping or overloading risk is detected.
Outdoor industrial environments also pose their share of safety challenges. Places like construction sites or quarries are difficult places to implement and maintain robust health and safety controls. In relation to bulk haulage operations, uneven ground and the potential for operators to be distracted pose serious risks during tipping.
VPG Onboard Weighing’s dedicated bulk haulage solutions put safety at the top of the priority list. TipWatch is an award-winning bespoke feature now standard on all BulkWeigh systems. By monitoring ground level and axle weight distribution during tipping, it issues clear audio and visual alarms should there be a risk of overbalancing or loss of control. Systems can be customised to halt tipping automatically. Similarly, AxleWatch alerts drivers to overloading at specific points, not just across the whole load, helping to reduce damage and risk of accidents.
A frequent complaint we have heard from bulk haulage professionals over the years is that having displays mounted in the cab only is impractical while on site and, during tipping, potentially dangerous.
In response to these concerns, all our 1155 BulkWeigh system is compatible with our VPG Connect solution, which sends data to mobile devices via WiFi. This allows operators to monitor data feeds on a smartphone or tablet safely away from the vehicle. VPG Connect also serves as a telematics solution, supporting real-time tracking of vehicle movements, time management, weight readings and compliance across a fleet.
BulkWeigh is a speciality onboard weighing solution tailor made for bulk haulage. Suitable for vehicles with a GVW of between 17 and 50 tonnes, BulkWeigh systems are simple to operate, offer intuitive monitoring and control and deliver high accuracy ±1% or better across all GVW. Both BulkWeigh systems (1155 and 1300) come with TipWatch safety monitoring and AxleWatch net/gross weight displays for individual axles as standard.
Where overload protection is sufficient on bulk haulage vehicles, our versatile TruckWeigh system provides a valuable complement to our BulkWeigh products. The lightweight system makes use of our patented axle transducer technology to deliver individual axle and vehicle gross weight monitoring at an accuracy of better than ±2.5% (90-100% GVW). This solution can support any up to unlimited GVW and an unlimited number of axles with mechanical and/or air spring suspensions.
VPG Connect is a remote monitoring and telematics add-on for BulkWeigh 1155 and TruckWeigh 1155 systems. It sends weighing data and alerts to mobile devices via WiFi, allowing operators to monitor loading and unloading at a safe distance. As a telematics solution, VPG Connect sends an in-depth range of data back to base to support fleet management, safety and compliance control.
Shear Pin Load Cells
Designed for easy installation and low maintenance, shear pin load cells can be used in a wide variety of on-board weighing and general industry applications. On-board applications of shear pins include use in the rear hinge assembly of dump trucks and roll-offs. This flexible, no hassle solution delivers outstanding accuracy typically within 1% of GVW.
