Guide: Protect Your Truck Scale from Environmental Threats

Utilizing the same independent laboratory that tests lightning strikes on airplanes, we tested our load cells to ensure they could withstand a real-life strike. Passing at an approval of 80,000 amperes – more than 3 times the strength of an average lightning strike – these load cells are built tough.

StrikeShield™ technology adds additional protection to your weighbridge by shutting off communication to the scale indicator in the event of a strike to the load-cell system, saving the indicator from a damaging surge.

Watch the video to learn more, and see the testing in action!

Junction boxes can be vulnerable to their surroundings, including water and debris damaging sensitive electronics. This ultimately leads to failure, downtime and rising service costs, but an entirely new weighbridge might not be necessary.

With upgrade kits, it is possible to keep your existing weighbridge and only replace the load cell system underneath. But be careful when searching for a new system to ensure you will not be getting more of the same analog headaches. Upgrading to POWERCELL® PDX® load cells with outstanding accuracy and reliability is a true upgrade, as you can eliminate vulnerable junction boxes and the associated risks.

For more information on what to consider when upgrading your truck scale, view our Truck Scale Upgrade Guide.