Weighbridge Installation, Calibration and Repair in Kenya

Between formal visits, a simple routine catches most problems. Choose a reference vehicle, such as a company truck with a stable load, and weigh it at the start of each week. Record the reading. If the weight changes beyond a small, agreed limit, call for a check before trucks pass over a faulty deck. In addition, watch for zero drift at the start of the day and for different readings when a truck stops in a different position. Both often point to a load cell or debris problem.

These checks cost nothing but a few minutes. However, they protect the accuracy of every ticket in between weighbridge calibration visits, and they give inspectors and customers confidence that you manage the instrument carefully.

Disputes over weights are common, especially for agricultural intake and quarry products. Good practice reduces them. For example, print clear tickets with gross, tare and net weights, keep camera images of each truck on the deck, record which operator handled the weighment and keep calibration records ready to show. When a supplier or customer questions a weight, you can then show evidence rather than argue. Many disputes end quickly when both sides see the photo and the calibration history.

As a result, costs vary with weighbridge size, condition, access for test equipment, the number of load cells and any repairs found. Calibration requires heavy test weights, so travel and logistics affect the price. We quote after understanding the weighbridge and its history.

Operators control the accuracy of every ticket, so training pays off quickly. In fact, many apparent calibration problems turn out to be handling problems. We show them how to check zero before each truck, ensure the whole vehicle sits on the deck, avoid weighing while trucks move, record tare weights correctly and report damage. We also cover what to do during a power cut and how to handle disputes politely.