03/03/2026
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**Photo 1 โ Load Cell Area Packed in Ice**
You can see snow and ice built up tightly around the load cell base and mounting assembly.
Hereโs the issue:
When snow melts during the day and refreezes overnight, it turns into solid ice around the load cell. The weighbridge is designed to float freely โ but ice creates mechanical binding.
That leads to:
๐น Restricted vertical movement
๐น Side-loading pressure on the load cell
๐น Stress on mounting hardware
๐น Inconsistent or drifting weight readings
Load cells are designed for straight vertical force. When ice pushes from the side, it can permanently damage the internal strain gauges โ and thatโs a costly replacement.
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**Photo 2 โ Ice Wedged Between Deck & Approach**
Ice has been forced between the scale deck and approach, creating a hard bridge point.
This causes:
๐น The deck to bind instead of floating independently
๐น Weight transfer into the approach instead of the load cells
๐น Inconsistent weights from truck to truck
๐น Excess stress on check rods and end stops
Even a small frozen obstruction can change readings by hundreds of pounds.
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Winter damage isnโt always obvious from the top of the deck โ itโs whatโs happening underneath that affects your bottom line.
Routine snow removal around load cells, end gaps, and approaches during freeze/thaw cycles prevents exactly this type of issue.
If your scale looks like this, itโs time for an inspection before minor ice turns into major repairs.
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