Buyer's guide
Foundation and civil works.
What a weighbridge foundation needs: drawing, excavation, concrete grade, rebar, pedestals, drainage, earthing and the weigh cabin, with a free foundation drawing for your size.
Quick answer
A weighbridge foundation is built by the client’s contractor to the manufacturer’s drawing: excavation, M-30 to M-40 concrete, TMT rebar, level pedestals for the load cells, drainage, earthing and a weigh cabin with 230 V supply within 2–5 m. Level pedestals are the key to accurate weighing.
The foundation decides the accuracy. A level, rigid foundation keeps every load cell carrying its share; a settling pedestal shows up as wrong weights.
What we provide
- Foundation drawingLayout, sections, footing schedule, pedestal levels and anchor positions for your exact size.
- Material listRebar and concrete quantities for your contractor.
- InspectionA foundation check before the deck is placed, on request.
What the client arranges
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Excavation | As per our drawing |
| Concrete | M-30 to M-40 as specified |
| Rebar | TMT as per drawing |
| Earthing | Earth pits and cable ducting |
| Weigh cabin | 230 V supply, 2 – 5 m from the platform |
Common mistakes
- Pedestals at different levelsCauses corner errors; follow the levels on the drawing.
- No drainage in a pitWater reaches the load cells; keep the drain and sump clear.
- Poor earthingLightning and surges damage cells and the indicator.
- Curing too shortPlacing the deck on green concrete cracks the pedestals.
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