Insights
Mobile Train Weighers

Trakblaze’s Truck Scales – A Solution For All Your Weighing Needs
Wednesday, 25th August
Mining and construction industry operations are among some of the most dynamic in the world. Therefore, the use of industry-specific tools and systems is crucial, as they directly impact the output and profitability of construction projects. While construction and mining sites use multiple systems, measurement and weighing systems like portable weighbridges and truck scales play …
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Why Overloaded Road & Rail Vehicles’ Are Dangerous And How To Avoid Them?
Monday, 29th March
When we travel by road or rail, there are a lot of different risks that come along. Whether it is a vehicle carrying people, equipment or products the risk is universal. However, risk handling can differ depending on what, or who you are carrying. Vehicles that carry people, such as public transport buses and trains …
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Weigh In Motion At Up To 80km/h?
Tuesday, 09th March
If you are a part of the mining, rail, freight or logistics sectors then you will have most likely used a weigh bridge before. Weighbridges are mainly used in industries that manufacture or move bulk items. They are used because they are a quick and easy way to measure the flow of bulk goods in …
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The Unique And Exclusive Trakblaze Products
Sunday, 07th February
Take the scale to the train with MTW™ Delivering precision across mining, rail and road, Trakblaze’s patented Mobile Train Weighing system (or MTW™) is a one-size-fits-all solution to meet all your civil weighing needs. Its factory calibration and adjustable size means no test trains are necessary nor are the arduous civil works for installation. Subverting …
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Weigh-In-Motion, What Does It Mean And What Does It Apply To?
Thursday, 17th December
A weighbridge or scale is an essential piece of equipment for the day-to-day needs of many industries. Weighing large heavy haul trucks and trains has become a lot easier for workers, with the help of innovations within weighing technology.
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While The World Is Slowing Down, Trakblaze Is Continuing To Grow And Accelerate Globally
Thursday, 24th September
For decades, Trakblaze Pty Ltd have had a long-standing business relationship with Chinese companies through OEM component manufacturing. As one of Australia’s most reliable weighing companies, it is no surprise that in recent years Trakblaze has been one of the only few weighing companies trusted by the Chinese rail industry. By investing time and money …
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Automation and Systems Integration To Deliver Quality Outcomes, Underpinning Commercial Success
Friday, 29th May
If you’re in the market for a sophisticated industrial weighing and measuring system, the chances are high that you’re involved in highly trade exposed commodities production or highly competitive manufacturing and distribution. That’s important because operating in trade exposed and/or competitive environments means that efficiency and accurate data are essential to maintaining productivity and profitability. …
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Full Steam Ahead For The Rail Industry
Thursday, 21st May
While Australia and the world are still coming to terms with the impact of COVID-19, there are a small number of positives to come from the isolation of billions of people. Many have seen the incredibly positive impact that isolation has had on our climate and the environment in general. We are now seeing what …
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The Importance of Point Of Production Measurement in Times of Economic Uncertainty
Friday, 03rd April
The global economy appears to be on the brink of widespread recession. With nations around the world closing their borders and shutting down all but the most essential of services, the outlook for at least the next six months is certainly grim. At home, the Australian dollar has been volatile as has the Australian Stock …
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Wireless Mobile Train Weighing – MTW
Tuesday, 03rd October
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 …
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Sydney Trains weighed & balanced by TRAKMATE
Wednesday, 16th August
Another respected corporate rail maintenance provider UGL Unipart in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia recently acquired Trakblaze’s Trakmate weighing and balancing system. UGL Unipart Rail Services Pty Ltd in Auburn, NSW was founded in December 2011 as a joint venture between UGL (Australia) and Unipart Rail (UK). The Joint Venture was formed following the successful bid …
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MTW weighs Kembla Coal Reclaimer
Friday, 23rd June
Port Kembla Coal Terminal operates two track-mounted operator-controlled bucket-wheel reclaimers that reclaim the coal from the stockpiles for delivery via conveyor belts to the ship loaders. Kembla are installing a new reclaimer and demolishing the existing Reclaimer which is to be removed from the stockyard over a bridge and transported to a dedicated demolition area. This project …
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