Axle Weight Monitoring Sensors
Axle weight monitoring sensors are used to determine the axle load of a heavy commercial vehicle. They enable the people in charge to know the exact weight of the vehicle with/without cargo, help to avoid possible fines for overloading the vehicle, and reduce maintenance costs related to continuous overloading.
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What Are Axle Weight Monitoring Sensors?
Axle weight monitoring sensors, also known as truck load sensors or vehicle load sensors, show the axle load of a heavy commercial vehicle, meaning how much weight each axle is carrying. Ruptela GPS trackers work with Kimax axle load sensors, which measure the pressure in the air suspension of each axle individually. From this, the sensor works out the total weight of the vehicle with or without cargo, how much the cargo weighs and how much weight sits on each axle. Kimax axle load sensors can be set up to read weight data for trucks, trailers or both.
Why Axle Weight Monitoring Matters
An axle load monitoring system helps you avoid the most common problems caused by overloading.
- Overloading fines. Exceeding axle load limits can lead to fines, delays at weigh stations and vehicles being held until the load is corrected.
- Faster wear and higher maintenance costs. Continuous overloading puts extra strain on suspension, tires, brakes and axles, shortening their service life.
- Road safety risks. Overloaded or unevenly loaded trucks need longer to brake and are harder to control, especially on bends and slopes.
- Uneven load distribution. Even when the total weight is within limits, a single axle can be overloaded if the cargo is placed badly.
- Lost payload. Without axle load control, drivers often underload to stay on the safe side, which means more trips for the same amount of cargo.
- No visibility until it’s too late. Without weight monitoring, managers often only learn about load problems after a fine or a breakdown.
Compatibility with Ruptela GPS Trackers
Kimax axle load sensors connect to Ruptela Pro5 and LCV5 GPS trackers through an RS232 serial port. The tracker receives the weight data from the sensor and sends it to the server together with location and vehicle data, so weight information is available alongside the rest of your fleet data. This makes it possible to add axle load sensors to an existing axle load monitoring system built on Ruptela hardware, without installing a separate tracking device.
Talk to Our Team
Every fleet and every integration is different. If you’re interested in using Kimax axle load sensors with your Ruptela trackers, contact our team to discuss your vehicles and requirements, and we’ll help you find out whether this solution is the right fit.
