Heavy-Duty Truck Scale (Weighbridge) Exclusively for African Mining
Trade Settlement-Grade Accuracy • Mining-Grade Durability • Foundation-Free Rapid Deployment
African mineral resources (copper, cobalt, gold, coal) boast high trade value, yet the weighing environment is extremely harsh (dust, humidity, unstable foundation). Traditional weighbridges often cause huge losses due to frequent cheating, corrosion failure, and foundation settlement. This solution is specially designed for mine ore output, port loading, and cross-border logistics settlement, focusing on solving three core problems:
- Settlement Disputes: Cut off the artificial interest chain through digital anti-cheating technology.
- Short Equipment Lifespan: Strengthen the anti-corrosion structure to withstand rainy seasons and salt spray.
- Complex Construction: Modular steel base design, eliminating the need for complicated concrete construction.
Core Configuration: Tailor-Made for the African Mining Industry
| Module | Configuration | Benefit for African Mines |
| Capacity | 80-150t (U-Beam) | 30% overload for heavy mining trucks |
| Installation | Modular Above-Ground | No concrete, fast setup, anti-settlement |
| Corrosion Protection | Hot-Dip Galvanizing / Paint System | 2-3x longer life against salt spray & dust |
| Anti-Cheating | Digital Load Cells + IR + CCTV | Stop remote control & edge-pressing fraud |
| Power | Mains + Solar Backup | 24/7 operation in remote areas |
Detailed Technical Specifications
1. Structural Design: Impact Resistance & Easy Deployment
- Heavy-Duty U-Beam Structure: The main beams are fabricated from thickened high-strength steel plates. Featuring exceptional overall rigidity, it is specifically engineered for heavy-duty mining dump trucks operating under continuous high loads.
- Mobile Steel Base (Optional): An integrated steel base option is available. This design eliminates the need for deep foundation excavation. It only requires basic ground leveling for hoisting and immediate operation, making it ideal for temporary mining sites or rental operations.
- Non-Slip Platform Surface: The platform panel is constructed from a 10mm anti-slip patterned steel plate, effectively preventing slipping hazards caused by spilled ore.
2. Electrical System & Anti-Cheating: Ensuring Trade Fairness
- Digital Load Cells (IP68): Fully sealed design offers superior dust and water resistance. Digital signal transmission inherently provides RF (Radio Frequency) interference protection, effectively preventing weight tampering via remote controls—a common cheating practice in Africa.
- Unattended Weighing Kit: Comes standard with infrared vehicle separators (to prevent incomplete vehicle weighing), high-definition ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras, and video surveillance systems. All data is automatically uploaded to the cloud, supporting English-generated reports to meet the remote monitoring needs of multinational mining group headquarters.
3. Environmental Adaptability: Enhanced Weatherability
- Three-Proof Treatment: After shot blasting rust removal, the scale body is treated with multiple layers of heavy-duty anti-corrosion coatings, ensuring internal rust resistance in high-temperature and high-humidity environments such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia.
- Lightning Protection Design: Equipped with standard power and signal surge protection modules to withstand thunderstorm weather during the African rainy season.
Reference Technical Parameters (Mining-Specific)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Standard Capacity Range | 100t, 120t, 150t (Customizable up to 200t) |
| Platform Size | 3m × 16m, 3m × 18m, 3.4m × 20m (Suitable for Large Mining Trucks) |
| Accuracy Class | OIML Class III (Compliant with International Organization of Legal Metrology Standards, Mandatory for Trade Settlement) |
| Division Value | 20kg / 50kg |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃ ~ +65℃ (Load Cells) |
Service & Delivery Advantages
- Fast Delivery: Leveraging modular design, the equipment is shipped in components to inland African regions (such as Zambia’s Copperbelt Province), with on-site assembly completed in only 3-5 days.
- Remote Operation & Maintenance: Equipped with a 4G remote monitoring module, the Chongqing Technical Support Center can monitor equipment status in real time, guide local agents to perform simple maintenance, and reduce after-sales costs.
Conclusion
In Africa, a weighbridge is not just a weighing tool, but a “gatekeeper” for mineral assets. This solution, featuring “heavy-duty structure + digital anti-cheating + foundation-free design”, aims to provide mining customers with a safe, durable, and auditable weighing solution.
For customers in need of this product, please feel free to contact our company.
