Latest Industry news on vehicle weighing and balancing systems

28 August

How Weighbridge Automation Coupled With Technological Advances Is Revolutionising the Supply Chain

In today’s globalised economy, the supply chain plays a critical role in the success and competitiveness of businesses across various industries. The supply chain encompasses the entire process of producing and delivering goods or services, from raw material sourcing to manufacturing, distribution, and ultimately reaching the end consumer.

6 August

The Economics Of Measuring Volumetric Loads Accurately For The Mining Industry

The mining industry is all about shifting the maximum amount of materials from one place to another efficiently. It is essential to get an accurate measurement of each load to increase revenue. When it comes to accurate measurement, there is a vast difference in traditional and modern approaches.

2 August

What Are The Applications And Benefits Of Volumetric Scanning Across Different Industries Such As Mining & Rail?

Volumetric Scanning is rapidly emerging as a viable alternative or complementary method to traditional weighing in various industrial sectors, including rail, mining, and aviation. Leveraging laser precision and unparalleled reliability, Volumetric Scanning utilises an elevated scan head to conduct a comprehensive analysis of materials from the ground up.

22 July

Mobile Volumetric Scanner – A Easily Transportable And More Accurate Way To Get Your Load Volume

Mobile Volumetric Scanners have come into the industry and begun to change the game. They offer an innovative, time and money-saving opportunity for mining sites and transportation. Volumetric scanners allow us to measure bulk materials loaded into trains or any other vehicle using imaging software, and they offer an automatic calculation without a hassle.

17 July

Why Overloaded Road & Rail Vehicles’ Are Dangerous And How To Avoid Them?

One of the most common reasons for accidents in road and rail vehicles that are carrying equipment or cargo of any kind is overloading & unbalanced loads. While to some, overloading a vehicle might seem like a way to make more profit every time you are transporting goods, the risks here outweigh the benefits.

8 July

Importance Of Balanced And Configured Loads For Efficient Rail Haulage

Australia is a huge country. And its economy relies heavily on its ability to efficiently and effectively transport goods around the country – both short and long haul. Whether it’s imprinted manufactured goods or commodities for exports, our transport infrastructure and capital – trucks and trains – is essential to our economic productivity. The post Importance Of Balanced And Configured Loads For Efficient Rail Haulage appeared first on Trakblaze.

18 February

What To Consider Before Investing In Industrial Weighing Scales?

Investing in vehicle weighing scales is a significant decision for businesses, especially those operating in the mining, transport, and logistics industries. Vehicle weighing scales, commonly known as weighbridges, stand as robust and precise assets crucial for obtaining accurate weight measurements of vehicles.

25 January

How Can You Improve Your Operations, While Keeping Drivers Safe?

Logistics companies around the world strive for operational efficiency, for it acts as a linchpin for a sustainable business model. Operational efficiency enables logistics and transport businesses to streamline operations, move products from A to B quickly, minimise downtime, and earn improved profit margins.

14 January

The Importance Of Accuracy And Efficiency Within Even The Most Challenging Mining Environments

Mining, as an industry, operates within the harshest working environments in the world. Often the mines are exposed to uncontrollable heat and cold, dust, or any range of environmental conditions, out of their control. So, this means that all machinery on-site must be able to withstand any weather condition. Why? Because no mining environment can risk their machinery, causing a lack of efficiency or accuracy and disrupting their workday.

3 January

How Do You Know Which Rail Scale Is Most Applicable To You?

Choosing a rail scale is a decision that needs your utmost consideration. This decision should consider both time and cost, as it is such an essential asset for many businesses. The post How Do You Know Which Rail Scale Is Most Applicable To You? appeared first on Trakblaze.

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15 May

MTW – Accurately Weighing India’s Rolling Stock.

Trakblaze have again recently supplied, installed & commissioned another two MTW-MS (Mobile Train Weighing) systems in India. This time, one for Alstom Transportation at their Sri City facility and the other for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) at their new Latur facility. The system supplied to Alstom is a MTW-S12W (wireless 12 wheel weighing system) … The post MTW – Accurately Weighing India’s Rolling Stock. appeared first on Trakblaze.

7 February

Our Customers And Their Experiences With Our Quality Weighing Systems

Australia’s economic performance is driven by resource extraction, manufacturing and goods transport; all travelling vast distances back and forth across the country by road, rail air and sea. The post Our Customers And Their Experiences With Our Quality Weighing Systems appeared first on Trakblaze.

21 October

Volumetric Scanning & Mining Weighbridges

VOLUMETRIC SCANNING & MINING WEIGHBRIDGES The symmetry of intelligent mine weighing… More than ever mining operators, contractors, equipment and technology companies are working together to optimise mining operations by way of intelligent mining. There is a unified emphasis on doing things smarter during the mining and haulage process, which has become apparent as companies adopt … The post Volumetric Scanning & Mining Weighbridges appeared first on Trakblaze.

22 June

TRAKMATE™ – Weighing & Balancing Locos, Trains & Wagons Worldwide

From Sydney Trains in Auburn to Downers in Newport, across the Pacific Ocean into Indonesia and Guangzhou in China and now the largest locomotive weighing and balancing system in Indiana , USA for our North American Agent – TRAKMATE™ is fast becoming recognised as the most accurate and reliable weighing and balancing system for all … The post TRAKMATE™ – Weighing & Balancing Locos, Trains & Wagons Worldwide appeared first on Trakblaze.

3 November

Volumetric Scanning Surpassing Expectations

The recent release of Trakblaze’s ‘Truck Volumetric Scanner’ or TVS has surpassed all expectations. The Global Mining Industry is realising the direct benefits of real-time Volumetric Scanning Systems to monitor mine haul trucks in combination with the use of our Force Mining Scales (the Worlds Toughest Mining Scales) to accurately measure loads of bulk loose solids … The post Volumetric Scanning Surpassing Expectations appeared first on Trakblaze.

3 October

Wireless Mobile Train Weighing – MTW

Exciting wireless weighing times ahead for the Rail Industry with the much awaited release of our Wireless MTW™- Mobile Train Weigher. It has been 2 years of research, design and manufacturing with countless hours testing, before commissioning and finally releasing our robust Wireless MTW™. “Obviously the Wireless MTW™ is without doubt the future for rail workshops and … The post Wireless Mobile Train Weighing – MTW appeared first on Trakblaze.