When many novices purchase weighbridges, they are prone to the situation of "buying high prices and low configurations" because they do not understand the industry market conditions and equipment parameters. Xuzhou Speyer has compiled 5 core inquiry points to help novices accurately control the procurement quality of weighbridge procurement and avoid procurement traps.
1. Clarify the material and structural parameters of the scale body, and refuse to cut corners
When inquiring, it is necessary to clarify the specific parameters of the scale body: panel thickness (large-tonnage weighbridge needs to be ≥10mm), main beam structure (preferential U-shaped section beam), welding process (carbon dioxide welding), anti-corrosion treatment method (hot-dip galvanizing or special anti-corrosion coating), and at the same time require the manufacturer to provide a material test report to avoid manufacturers using thin panels, inferior steel, etc. to reduce costs and ensure the structural strength and durability of the scale.
2. Verify the sensor brand and protection level to ensure accuracy and stability
The sensor is the core component of the weighbridge, and the brand of the sensor (preferential first-line brand), type (digital or analog), protection level (industrial scene needs to ≥IP67), overload tolerance (≥ 150%), and the sensor calibration certificate is required to prevent manufacturers from being equipped with miscellaneous sensors, resulting in inaccurate weighing data and frequent failures.
3. Confirm the function of the intelligent system to avoid functional castration
When purchasing unattended weighbridges, it is necessary to list the function list of intelligent systems in detail: whether it includes license plate recognition, infrared positioning, video capture, data upload, ERP docking and other functions, and at the same time confirm the software copyright and free maintenance period of the system to avoid manufacturers hiding some functions when quoting, and later need to pay an additional fee to open it, increasing procurement costs.
4. Ask about the details of installation and after-sales service, and eliminate hidden charges
Many manufacturers' quotations only include the equipment itself, and installation, transportation, calibration and other costs need to be paid extraly. When inquiring, it is necessary to clarify whether the quotation includes the one-stop service of "transportation + installation + measurement and calibration", and confirm the after-sales service period (at least 1 year free warranty), fault response time (door-to-door within 24 hours), and wearing parts supply channels to avoid high hidden costs in the later stage.
5. Ask for cases of the same model to verify the actual effect of the equipment
If necessary, you can visit the case site on the spot to verify the actual weighing accuracy and stability of the equipment, avoid manufacturers exaggerating the performance of the equipment, and ensure that the purchased weighbridge can match their own needs.
Mastering these inquiry points can help novices efficiently complete the procurement of weighbridges, Xuzhou Speyer provides transparent quotations and one-stop procurement services to eliminate procurement traps.
