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Truck Scales

Understanding the Causes of Scales Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them
Friday, 22nd April
A weighbridge breakdown can cost more than just money in terms of repairs; it can also result in costly downtime, lost productivity, time delays or penalties, heavy repairs, or even fines due to legal violations. The best preventative measure that an organisation can take to minimise the possibility of a weighbridge breakdown is a programme …
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Do You Operate A Commercial Vehicle? Here’s Why You Need An Onboard Weighing System.
Friday, 08th April
Article at a glance: Overloading & road safety Introduction to onboard weighing system Benefits of onboard weighing system Road safety is a major concern among logistics companies which incorporates the overall safety of your drivers and goods. Businesses place the responsibility of their commodities and products to logistics believing the safety and proper management of …
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Five Reasons Why You Need a Weighbridge for Your Warehousing Company
Sunday, 10th October
If we look at the bigger picture, the need for weighbridges is prominent throughout manufacturing and warehouse logistics. The importance of a weighing system cannot be overlooked in warehouse logistics, although often not thought of. If you work within a warehouse, you understand how frequently bulky items have to be moved. To ensure safety and productivity …
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Importance Of Routine Maintenance On Truck Scales
Friday, 17th September
The efficiency and profitability of your organisation can be directly related to the accuracy of your weighing systems. For any project across the mining or construction industry to be successful, truck scales must perform numerous configurations, ranging from light to heavy capacity applications. Scales and scanners for your trucks are the keys to success. If …
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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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How Can You Improve Your Operations, While Keeping Drivers Safe?
Tuesday, 10th August
Every transport and logistics company has to balance improving their operations while ensuring they are keeping their drivers safe. Safety management is so important, especially during transport and ensuring that your vehicle is safe, is the first step in keeping your staff safe. The most common reason for an accident in a road or rail …
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How You Can Avoid Truck Scale Fraud And Save Your Money
Wednesday, 12th May
Imagine losing money from your business yet having no idea how it happened. Truck scale fraud can be more common than you think. Some business owners will be able to identify the fraud pretty quickly, while others will only be able to identify it after facing a huge loss. Trucks scales are one of the …
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Optimizing Logistics With The Accurate Truck Scales
Monday, 25th January
A truck scale is one of the most popular types of weighbridge. They are made to measure a vehicles weight accurately as they pass over the bridge. These types of modern weighing systems have become a major asset to many industries, as it helps them to overcome the issues of mass management and overloading. Truck …
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Influences on the Accuracy of Truck Weighing Scales
Saturday, 16th January
The accuracy of your weighing scales is a crucial factor to keeping your transportation and logistics business profitable. Weighbridges are tools that allow business owners to ensure that their trucks are the correct weight before sending them out onto the road. They ensure your business is compliant with all government regulations surrounding the weight of …
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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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