Introduction to a Flattop scale

• The scale to be shown is an Emery/Winslow Flattop Scale

• Platform is 40’x11’ with site rails.

• The foundation is a raft slab design that is 12” thick and has (2) 10’ level approaches, also there is 25’ decent ramps.

• The scale has an optional 3/8” deck plate.

• Features:• Hydrostatic load cells that are

immune to water and lightning

• 75K load cells requiring only 6 in the entire scale.

• Flattop deck “Steel”

• Very clean design with few components under the deck and no electronic components.

• 10 year load cell Warranty

Pouring of 12” raft slab

• Base slab is one continuous pour and is heavily reinforced

Preparing approach installation

• Finishing the base slab and preparing the 10’ (level) approaches

Completed foundation

• Shows base slab and approach completed

Scale installed

• Shows (3) load cell sections and site rails

Decent ramps installed

• Decent ramps installed and back filling completed.

Final Calibration

• Scale being calibrated

• Notice how the site rails will help keep trucks on the scale