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1 - Truck Scale Project Costs As you familiarize yourself with the various components of a new truck scale installation, you can start to see how each contributes to the total cost of the project. The most variable cost in a new truck scale system is the construction and concrete. The scale foundation pricing can vary from $20,000 to $100,000 USD based on the local site soil bearing pressure, drainage, and site preparation. What follows are the typical percent- ages of component costs that make up a new truck scale system. A common budget estimate for new truck scale systems is $1000 to $1500 USD per foot of scale length. Major variables that affect the system cost are: • In-ground vs. above-ground foundations • Poor soil-bearing pressure at scale site • Legacy analog load cell vs. digital smart sensor technology • Environmental protection of load cell system – stainless steel vs. painted load cells • Scale house automation and traffic control systems • Regional concrete and construction costs
2 - Operational Value and ROI The operational need of the truck scale defines the value of the capital asset purchase. Most customers need a truck scale for controlling the custody transfer of bulk material in and out of an operation. The value of the investment can be quantified based on the material processed. Below are ways a truck scale can be opera- tionally beneficial to your business. 1. Know the value of the material that will come into and out of your operation. 2. Verify the weight of incoming shipments to identify losses/leaks or outright fraud. 3. Check inventory of your business by recording the inbound and outbound weights of materials. 4. Load the maximum quantity to maximize your load and avoid exceeding highway weight limits. Many capital business expenses are justified by calculating the amount of time it would take to recoup that expense, known as return on investment (ROI). The ROI of purchasing a truck scale can be quantified based on two system factors: reliability and system accuracy. System Reliability • Lowering cost of ownership by reducing failures, downtime, and unplanned service events • Improving sensor (load cell) technology for longer life and reducing failures due to environmental factors • Improved manufacturer’s comprehensive warranty helps to control long-term maintenance costs of parts, labor, travel, and recalibration • Quantifying the cost of one day of downtime System Accuracy • Quantifying the initial cost of sensor (load cell) technology vs. long-term cost of scale inaccuracy • Measuring the cost of missing material due to scale inaccuracy • Comparing the impact of scale error on operational shrink and efficiency measurements
10% Terminal and Software
15% Delivery and Installation
35% Weighbridge
20% Foundation
20% Load Cell System
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