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One of the most essential but overlooked aspects of mining productivity is accurate load management. Each haul cycle depends on accurate load weight to ensure safety, compliance, fuel efficiency, and extended equipment lifespan.
One of the most essential but overlooked aspects of mining productivity is accurate load management. Each haul cycle depends on accurate load weight to ensure safety, compliance, fuel efficiency, and extended equipment lifespan.
Mining operations take place in one of the most challenging environments on the planet. Heavy machinery, extreme conditions, and continuous operations push equipment to its limits. Every load moved and measurement taken instantly impacts safety and productivity, making measurement reliability critical for success.
Accurate vehicle weighing can make or break a logistics operation. It ensures regulatory compliance, protects roads and infrastructure, and safeguards fleets from fines and penalties. However, the need for accurate truck weight goes beyond the rules and regulations.
Modern retail logistics operates on a significantly large scale. These distribution and loading-bay operations involve coordinating hundreds of truckloads, thousands of SKUs, and complex inventory systems, all while meeting strict timelines and compliance requirements.
Remote logistics operations face a serious challenge when it comes to weighing vehicles accurately. Without nearby weighbridges, operators face regulatory fines, delays, and equipment damage caused by overloaded or improperly balanced vehicles. In such conditions, portable truck scales offer a practical solution. Designed for mobility, speed, and accuracy, they allow you to establish reliable weighing capacity anywhere it is needed.
Freight, logistics, and mining operators face mounting pressure to cut costs, improve safety, and meet stricter compliance standards. With tight margins and legal responsibility extending across the supply chain, operators need solutions that deliver clear, measurable value, not just compliance.
Purchasing the right truck scale is an investment in accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. The right system safeguards safety, helps avoid costly fines, and keeps freight moving on schedule. In mining, construction, logistics, and agriculture, the wrong choice or a poor installation can lead to downtime, compliance problems, and inaccurate billing. Fleet operators and managers must look beyond specifications and pricing to understand each stage of the buying process from initial selection to installation and long-term servicing, to ensure consistent, reliable performance.
A truck weighbridge is one of the most heavily used assets in fleet operations. Each crossing applies stress to the deck, load cells, and foundations. Yet, weighbridges are often overlooked until a failure occurs, leading to costly delays, fines, and unplanned repairs. Early failure is not just the result of heavy use. It also depends on where the system is installed and how it is maintained. Poor drainage, misaligned loads, and skipped calibrations can all shorten service life and compromise accuracy.
Rail is one of the most efficient ways to move large volumes of freight. To move cargo safely and profitably, operators need accurate weight data at every stage of the journey. That’s where rail weighing systems come in. From bulk minerals to agricultural products, every industry needs dependable load monitoring to manage costs and keep operations running smoothly.
The Federal Government recently announced that the long-mooted $10 billion inland rail link between Melbourne and Brisbane will be one of 15 major infrastructure projects, worth a total of $72 billion, slated for fast-tracked approval as part of a “nation-building” infrastructure blitz aimed at boosting economic activity and job creation in the wake of the …
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Rail is one of the most efficient ways to move large volumes of freight. To move cargo safely and profitably, operators need accurate weight data at every stage of the journey. That’s where rail weighing systems come in. From bulk minerals to agricultural products, every industry needs dependable load monitoring to manage costs and keep operations running smoothly.
Accurate vehicle weighing is vital for compliance, cost control, and efficiency in construction projects. Without a reliable weighing system in place, companies risk overloaded trucks, safety hazards, higher fuel costs, and regulatory fines, all of which can disrupt operations and drive up expenses.
Installing a weighbridge is more than just setting up a platform on-site. How the weighbridge is installed can affect its accuracy, compliance, and safety during daily operations. Partnering with a trusted weighing system supplier ensures the setup is correct, so every load is recorded accurately. It also helps with efficient site management and smooth traffic flow.
Installing a truck weighing system is only the beginning of its operational lifecycle. Regular servicing is essential to keeping it accurate, compliant, and performing at its best. This is especially important when your operations rely on precise weight data.
Without software integration, companies could encounter issues such as increased error rates, inefficient workflows, limited data visibility, and delayed decision-making. So, for businesses aiming to overcome these challenges and stay ahead, choosing a truck scale with software integration has become important.
When it comes to choosing a weighing system, many businesses understandably focus on performance specs like capacity, automation features, and durability. However, one critical factor that often gets pushed aside is legal-for-trade certification.
Weighbridges have become a must-have in the rail, road, mining, and aviation industries. It ensures accurate weight measurements, which in turn helps with safety and compliance.
Traditionally, companies relied on manned weighbridges that require human intervention. But, with the introduction of new technology, they adopted automated weighbridges for fast and effective operations.
The Federal Government recently announced that the long-mooted $10 billion inland rail link between Melbourne and Brisbane will be one of 15 major infrastructure projects, worth a total of $72 billion, slated for fast-tracked approval as part of a “nation-building” infrastructure blitz aimed at boosting economic activity and job creation in the wake of the …
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Trakblaze Pty Ltd from Victoria, Australia continues to globally expand on its products and agent network, proudly announcing the appointment of KloverTel Private Limited from New Delhi, India as a new agent. KloverTel Private Limited will now facilitate Indian rail network enquiries for the industry proven Trakblaze Infinity series of low, medium and high speed …
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Another TRAKMATE weighing system has recently been installed, this time in Australia at the new Intercity Fleet Maintenance Facility, located at Kangy Angy, NSW, on the North Coast line. This facility will service and maintain a new fleet of 55 Intercity trains being supplied by South Korean company Hyundai Rotem to Transport of New South …
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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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IMARC 2019 Trakblaze – Stand K21 The international mining stage is front and centre once again with the 6th Annual International Mining Resources Conference commencing October 29 – 31 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and Trakblaze will again be a exhibiting at this exciting conference – Stand K21. More than ever before, …
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Having recently passed stringent South African SANS689 (OIML R106 equivalent) for Class 1 individual wagon weight up to 40kph, the INFINITY Rail Weighbridge will feature alongside the MTW (Mobile Train Weigher) and TRAKMATE (Rail workshop Weighing & Balancing) systems at the Railway Interchange Expo on September 22-25, 2019 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, …
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Trakblaze Pty Ltd (India) and IPA India – thank the Confederation of Indian Industry for arranging yet another successful International Mining & Machinery Exhibition. We would also like to thank and acknowledge the Ministry of Mines Government of India, Coal India Limited, the Government of Jjarkhand and Australia Unlimited for their on going support for …
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The International Mining and Resources Conference typically known as IMARC is Australia’s largest mining conference that brings together Global Mining Leaders from around the World to connect with Technology, Finance and the Future. Trakblaze is proud to again support this conference and this year exhibit it’s latest volumetric technology for the Global Mining and Rail …
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