Simplified Truck Scale Installation and Maintenance

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Simplified Truck Scale Installation and Maintenance

Publish Date: 06/07/2024

Simplified Installation

Time is critical when a truck scale is the cash register for your business. Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ SURVIVOR® truck scales are easy to install, so you can start using them sooner. Truck scale modules are loaded in a specific order for shipping so when they arrive for installation, they are easily placed in the correct order.

Self-seating P-brackets

SURVIVOR truck scales are made with self-seating P-brackets for easy module connection. The P-bracket design eliminates the use of bolts, making installation simpler and faster. Support pins in the P-brackets are inserted into pin receivers of the adjoining module, forming a secure connection. This boltless connection between modules also helps maintain alignment by allowing for thermal expansion and contraction throughout changing seasons.

Time-saving Hardware Configurations

To eliminate the time needed to sort hardware before installation, each SURVIVOR load cell mount is shipped with pre-sorted and packaged assembly hardware. Load cell mounts can be ordered and shipped pre-suspended in the load cell pockets with the flex conduit for load cell wiring also in place. These time-saving benefits allow a certified truck scale technician to install a SURVIVOR in less time, meaning the truck scale is ready for use sooner.

Maintenance

Made to Minimize Downtime

If the truck scale design leads to lengthy repairs or frequent adjustments, maintenance costs become a significant part of truck scale ownership. These repair costs aren’t typically considered at the time of purchase and can actually lead to a higher total cost of ownership throughout the truck scale’s life. SURVIVOR truck scales are designed to prevent excessive downtime. Qualified truck scale distributors and service technicians handle every SURVIVOR installation and any maintenance to ensure the truck scale is always working properly.

Boltless Top-access Covers

SURVIVOR truck scales have boltless top-access covers to protect electronics. This allows load cells and electronic components to be accessed from the top of the scale deck for convenient maintenance. Boltless top-access covers also eliminate the time-consuming work of removing bolts that have been frozen or rusted in place. A crowbar or screwdriver is the only equipment necessary to open the heavy-duty access covers, optimizing routine maintenance and cleaning.

Steel Conduit

Inadequate load cell cable protection, such as sheathed cables outside the scale, can result in frequent, often non-warrantied repairs. SURVIVOR truck scales include built-in conduits and easily installed flex conduits to completely protect load cell cables. The steel conduit protects the cable from damage caused by rodents, prevents crushing and seals out harsh weather.

G-Force™ Mounting System

Rice Lake’s G-Force mounting system eliminates the need for check rods and bumper bolts. The G-Force system uses 100% of the gravitational force of the truck-loading action against itself, eliminating excess movement. The self-centering action of the G-Force system prevents binding while protecting load cells from dangerous side load shocks when trucks start and stop moving. The G-Force mounting system eliminates the costly maintenance and foundation repairs of check rods and bumper bolts.

Backed by Dealer and Factory Support

SURVIVOR truck scales are sold and serviced by a trusted, certified dealer network, backed by the largest industrial scale manufacturer in North America. Along with a large network of dedicated dealers, Rice Lake is committed to giving you the very best in service, selection and speed.

Custom Designs for Unique Applications

Rice Lake can quickly and cost-effectively provide custom SURVIVOR truck scale solutions for unique applications. Custom solutions are engineered to fit existing pit foundations or space limitations. SURVIVOR truck scales can also have custom capacities and custom paint colors or be constructed of galvanized steel for highly corrosive environments. Every custom SURVIVOR truck scale is designed and tested by a specialized team of heavy capacity engineers, ensuring custom SURVIVOR scales are the same high-quality as standard models.

Contact your Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ SURVIVOR truck scale dealer to learn more about the Toughest Truck Scales on Earth®.

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