Onboard system weighs while you dig
Weight is a big factor in the hydroexcavation business. Using accurate onboard truck scales can ensure that your truck legally runs at its optimum capacity, which equals maximum efficiency and profits.
With that in mind, Air-Weigh recently announced the release of QuickWeigh, an onboard weighing system for air-ride suspensions on tractors or trailers. It is an app-driven digital PSI gauge out of the box, which easily converts to a scale with single and dual-point calibration. According to Steven Dwight, vice president of sales and marketing at Air-Weigh, the unit is easy to install and Bluetooth-enabled. Users can download the scale app and view psi and weight data on any smart device.
“The industry typically uses air gauges, which means the driver has to stop and look at the gauge while excavating, or simply guess the weight,” says Dwight. “This could lead to either underloading or overloading and risking overweight fines. For fleets that need a simple overweight protection solution or to view axle group weights, QuickWeigh is the best option.”
The QuickWeigh unit features app over-the-air updates, and a ruggedized and a weather-resistant enclosure that is waterproof rated IP67. It measures psi, and once calibrated, the weight of axle groups in 20-pound or 20 kg increments per axle group. Accuracy with dual point calibration is +/- 300 pounds for weights, and one-tenth of a pound for psi. Weights or psi are displayed in real-time on the display or on the app with no lag.
“I’m very excited about the release of QuickWeigh, and the feedback we’ve received from drivers so far is incredible,” says Dwight. “They are thrilled to be able to view weigh data on an app without ever leaving the cab and can stop wasting their time making trips to in-ground scales.”
QuickWeigh is designed for any fleet type or size using air-ride suspensions. The full retail-ready box includes everything needed for installation including an interface cable, connectors, power cable, optional installation bracket, airline, brass fittings, hardware kit, zip-ties, installation and user guide, quick start guide and warranty card. An optional ABS T-Breakout kit is also available.
“Customers like the simplicity of installation and use, along with an economical price point,” says Dwight. “Due to being hard-wired, there’s no need to change batteries. Also, the bright backlit display is easy to read.”
888-459-3444; www.air-weigh.com
