Sweet Outcome for Queensland Sugar Mill
A weighbridge, located at a south-east Queensland sugar mill, was recently refitted with all new load cells. The old load cells, Avery T302X load cells, were working well at the time. However, their age, replacement price and lengthy unavailability (no stock is held in Australia) should a breakdown occur would mean that the weighbridge down-time would have been crippling for the mill, especially during the busy sugar season. This customer therefore decided to be proactive and have all the load c… Read More
Essential Features You Need In An Industrial Weighbridge
At face value, a weighbridge or truck scale may not stand out as a key contributor to productivity and profitability, but dig a little deeper, and you’ll discover just what a valuable asset they are. Technological advances have meant that weighbridges have moved way beyond merely serving as weight measurement instruments. They are now powerful management tools, acting as an important critical control point and providing crucial information about the supply chain. However, not all weighbridge… Read More
WA Pastoral Company’s New 18m Weighbridge
AccuWeigh recently completed the installation of an 18m long, above-ground weighbridge for a pastoral company north of Albany that were looking to satisfy Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations. As with most large companies, it’s important to check the accuracy of product weight arriving to and leaving from site. A weighbridge is the most accurate way to determine vehicle loading of incoming and outgoing trucks at this critical control point. To further enhance their site’s productivity,… Read More
Factors Affecting Weighbridge Accuracy
A weighbridge is a valuable asset for any operation in the bulk transportation and logistics industry and many companies depend on the information gathered at this critical control point for a number of important things including resourcing, invoicing and cost control. Accuracy and integrity is paramount for both the buyer and the seller and in many places, including Australia and New Zealand, weighbridges that are used for trade purposes have to be monitored and checked regularly to ensure opti… Read More
What Do I Need To Consider When Choosing Between A Pit Or Surface Mounted Weighbridge
Once you’ve made the decision to install a weighbridge, the next step is choosing between a pit-mounted or a surface-mounted one. It’s a decision where you need to consider many different factors to ensure that your investment delivers value for money and that it performs optimally under all conditions. It’s worth outlining the basic differences between the two types before delving any deeper into the how you should go about choosing which one is best-suited to your situation. As the name… Read More
Super-Bright Red LED Remote Displays for Logan Weighbridges
As part of repairs to a Logan City weighbridge, AccuWeigh installed two new, Aurora LED remote displays. The Aurora 45 remote displays use super-bright red LEDs which are highly visible, even in mid-day sun. The 4.5 inch (114mm) digits provide an easy-to-read weight display as a convenience to vehicle drivers. Read More
Steel Deck Weighbridge and Sub-Frame for NSW Site with Contaminated Soil
AccuWeigh New South Wales recently supplied, installed and commissioned an 18m above ground, steel deck weighbridge to a waste recycling facility in Sydney. As this was an existing, fully operational site, the customer chose to purchase a steel deck weighbridge to minimise disruption to their site traffic. Read More
Custom Weighing-In-Motion Weighbridge for Indonesia
AccuWeigh recently designed, fabricated, supplied and commissioned a custom weighing-in-motion (WIM) axle weighbridge to an industrial services company in Indonesia. The WIM has been heavily engineered to meet the demanding vehicle loads expected to traverse over it. Read More
Another 20m Weighbridge for Waste Collection Company
AccuWeigh's has again installed and commissioned another 20m weighbridge for a waste collection company in the Brisbane area. AccuWeigh continues to be the preferred supplier of weighbridges for this company with several other 20m weighbridges already constructed and commissioned at the company's other waste collection sites. Read More