Rail Weighbridge
A rail weighbridge is nothing but more than a giant weighing scale. In this case, what it weighs are big trucks with their cargoes. There are also rail weighbridges that perform the function of weighing trains loaded with break bulk cargoes such as sugar, ores, steel or tea. The principle of using a weighbridge is it is a neutral third party useful in determining the net weight of cargoes. This facilitates the payment of cargoes between buyers and sellers. Weight of incoming and outgoing cargo is easily known. An empty truck is weighed and then it needs to be weighed again together with the cargo. The difference between the two readings is the weight of the cargo and is the official figure to determine payment for the commodity. Digital rail weighbridges are very sensitive and give accurate readings even when the freight train is moving at not more than 15 mph when loaded and not more than 25 mph when empty.
Chillingollah Rail Weighbridge