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Truck Scales

Factors To Consider When Selecting A Truck Scale For Mining Applications
Thursday, 06th August
When it comes to the weighing of mining trucks, precision matters, even a smallest error can lead to a considerable loss over a long period of time. Accuracy along with reliability, durability and efficiency, are the most critical factors of a mining truck scale. You may think buying a truck scale is a simple task, …
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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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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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The Impact Of Climate Change On The Mining Sector
Friday, 27th March
While the coronavirus pandemic is at the forefront of global, and Australian, economic concerns at the moment, there are ongoing trade, policy and external factors that will continue to play out during and beyond the immediate impact of current events. As a commodity export focused economy, Australia is particularly exposed to global political, trade and …
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Technology Driving Operational Efficiencies For Load Management And Weighing
Wednesday, 11th March
Technological developments are creating significant improvements in the utility of weighing systems. While the basic technology of weighing itself hasn’t changed much, innovations which link weighing systems with other technology are creating a wealth of new opportunities for businesses to improve their efficiency, compliance and profitability. In an increasingly interlinked world, where goods transport is …
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Factors That Can Affect the Accuracy of Your Weighing System
Thursday, 05th March
The weighing system is the heart of the business, and having an accurate and reliable weigh scale is vital to the success of your business. The most important thing that you have to consider when buying the weighing system is the quality of the scale. However, even with a high-quality scale, other few factors affect …
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How Weighbridge Automation Coupled With Technological Advances Is Revolutionizing the Supply Chain
Friday, 28th February
Leveraging and optimizing the supply chain is integral to the success of many businesses. Proper supply chain management helps companies to eliminate excess costs and deliver products to the consumer faster. And it can be done by keeping tighter control of internal inventories, production, distribution, and sales. Over the years, automated weighbridges have contributed significantly …
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Summer Road Safety – Is Your Fleet Ready For The Holiday Traffic?
Tuesday, 07th January
Every summer, Australian’s take to the roads in droves to get away for a holiday, visit family. Vehicle movements increase dramatically from around Christmas all the way through until school goes back at the end of January.
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How To Improve Haul Efficiency With Portable Truck Scales
Tuesday, 10th December
There are quite a few levers you can pull in terms of protecting people – managing fatigue, safe loading practices and the like. But load configuration and attention to payload are critical. Similarly, with compliance. But the factor that all three have in common is effective management of payloads, which comes down to being able to accurately measure loads – not only on a gross basis, but loads distributed across axle groupings.
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Trakmate out weighs & balances in Singapore…
Tuesday, 03rd December
With over seven million commuters each day, Singapore’s Land Transport Authority’s (LTA) network and infrastructure continues to grow and improve to better connect people and places. For those who have experienced Singapore’s network, you appreciate the excellence in customer service, network efficiency and one of the highest safety standards in the world. With LTA’s uncompromising …
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