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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 …

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 …

Weighing scales have been a vital part of every construction site for decades. However, advances in technology have resulted in an increase in the quality and reliability of scales. Large construction companies and construction firms can benefit significantly from scales that have the absolute most precise, accurate weighing capabilities. If you run a construction site …

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 …

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 …

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 …

With many global infrastructure projects coming to a screeching halt due to social distancing measures and banned air travel, a hoard of rail and mining industry bodies have used the current moment to consolidate their future plans and to prepare for emerging trends in rolling stock and civil project damages. On November 4th, 2020, the …

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 …

Weighbridges are a major investment for any business within the mining or transport and logistics industries. They are a highly durable, and accurate piece of equipment used to obtain accurate weight measurements of vehicles. Over the year’s weighbridges have been helping many businesses to increase the safety of workplaces and vehicles, reduce costs and improve …

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 …

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 …

When considering the factors that influence the safety, efficiency and profitability of rail transport – whether for freight or for passenger trains, one of the most important elements is the effective management of load configuration and balancing across the wheels, axles and bogies of locomotives and wagons. A correctly balanced rail vehicle will ultimately operate …