Truck scales and weighbridges are used in various businesses in Oman, including agriculture, transportation, logistics, livestock and poultry, factories, food industries, petrochemicals, and mines. Due to the role of these industries in the development of Oman, the importance of using accurate and high-quality truck scales is felt more than ever.
According to the statistics of 2021, Oman has a population of about 4.5 million people. It is a country in West Asia that borders Iran from its west. This neighborhood provides an excellent opportunity for business owners in Oman to buy and import different products including the highest quality truck scales from Iran.
The economic situation of Oman
Oman is rich in oil reserves and, as a result, exporting oil is one of the main sources of income for this country. This country also exports all kinds of metals, fish and cloth. The per capita GDP of this country in 2023 is about 39.3 thousand dollars. This capacity shows the importance of the industry and also the need to use standard weighing devices.
Why accurate weighing devices are important?
A weighing device is supposed to help you weigh your products and receive the money which is proportionate to the weight of the shipment. This means that inaccuracy in weighing could lead to great losses. As a result, choosing the right truck scale which is manufactured by a reputable company is a significant decision.
Fard Iran Industrial Group, the largest manufacturer of truck scales in the Middle East:
Fard Iran Industrial Group, the first manufacturer of truck scales in Iran, started its activity in 1958. The company produces a wide variety of scales and weighing systems. The quality, and accuracy of the weighing systems made by Fard Iran have led to a major market share in domestic and neighboring countries’ markets.
Located in Amirkabir Industrial Town, the production units of the group include four factories with an area of more than 43,000 square meters and 17,000 square meters of production halls, various warehouses of materials and goods, as well as office buildings, which makes the company the largest facility in this field both domestic and regional. It is worth mentioning that the size of these facilities even surpasses those in some European countries.
By the grace of God and benefiting from the scientific abilities of the graduates of prestigious universities, as well as continuous communication with international research institutions, Fard Iran has achieved tremendous scientific success at the international level. In line with the goals and quality policy of the group, the products manufactured by the company meet the highest standards of the industry.
Fard Iran Industrial Group is the major exporter of all types of vehicle scales to Oman
Fard Iran Industrial Group has received the golden statue of quality from Spain and Germany and is the major exporter of all types of vehicle scales to many countries including Oman.
Using the best material available in the market and applying the highest standards in curing concrete, Fard Iran Company produces scales that have excellent performance in terms of durability and longevity. The engineering design of the structure of Fard Iran scales and the type of concrete processing of the scales are such that the final quality of the scale structures of the company is unique. Considering that standard and correct processing of concrete requires the use of modern technology and methods, Fard Iran has made a huge investment in this sector to supply the best vehicle scales to its customers.
Fard Iran company is the exclusive distributor of load cell models PR 6221 and PR 6201 produced by Minebea intec (previously known as Sartorius). These models which are made in Germany are specially designed for truck scales and are known as the best load cells in the world. With more than 60 years of experience in the field of manufacturing load cells and weight measurement systems, Minebea intec is one of the most reliable as well as the largest manufacturers of load cells and weight sensors in the world.
Additionally, Fard Iran is the representative of Spanish manufacturers Loadtech and Sensocar. Loadtech and Sensocar Spain are also known as two of the most reliable companies in the production of load cells and weight sensors.
Fard Iran exports a wide range of standard and customized solutions to many countries including Oman. These truck scales can be made of steel or concrete and can be either pit-mounted (pit-type) or above-ground (pit-less).
Normally, the length of vehicle scales ranges from 4 meters to 24 meters, and the width varies from 2 to 3 meters depending on the vehicles which are supposed to be weighed. For special scales such as dump truck scales, the dimensions can vary greatly depending on the dump truck. Such scales must be designed by Fard Iran professionals specifically to suit customers’ needs.
10-ton scale
The 10-ton vehicle scale which can be installed either above ground or over a pit, is typically suitable for vehicles with lengths that do not exceed 6 meters.
Scale dimensions: 2*4 to 2.5*6 meters
Scale capacity: 5 to 10 tons
Number of load cells: 4
20-ton scale
The 20-ton vehicle scale which can be installed either above ground or over a pit, is typically suitable for vehicles with lengths that do not exceed 8 meters.
Scale dimensions: 3 x 8 meters
Scale capacity: 20 tons
Number of load cells: 4
50-ton scale
The 50-ton vehicle scale which can be installed either above ground or over a pit, is typically suitable for vehicles with lengths that do not exceed 8 meters.
Scale dimensions: 3 x 8 meters
Scale capacity: 50 tons
Number of load cells: 4
60-ton scale
The 60-ton vehicle scale which can be installed either above ground or over a pit, is typically suitable for vehicles with lengths that do not exceed 16 meters.
Scale dimensions: 3 x 16 meters
Scale capacity: 60 tons
Number of load cells: 6 or 8
80-ton scale / 100-ton scale / 120-ton scale / 150-ton scale
These vehicle scales which can be installed either above ground or over a pit, are typically suitable for heavy-range weighing.
Scale dimensions: 18*3 to 24*3 meters
Scale capacity: 80 tons and above
Number of load cells: 8 or 10 or 12
Installation steps of vehicle scales in Oman
The complete installation process of vehicle scales includes the following steps:
- Preparing the necessary infrastructure for the installation of the scale, excavating the site, and building the scale control room according to the engineering drawings provided by Fard Iran.
- Installation of foundation which can be prefabricated in Fard Iran factories or site-cast that is executed by Fard Iran professionals or the customer based on the drawings provided by the company.
- Installation of the weighing structure including deck and ramps
- Installation of electronic equipment including load cells, cables, and other necessary items
- Calibrating the scale to achieve an accurate weight reading
How to buy a truck scale in Oman:
Contact us:
Address: No. 466, Mirdamad Blvd., Tehran, Iran
Contact number: 02188886666
Email: Info@fardiran.com
Website: fardiran.com/en
