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Buy v Hire – which should you choose when it comes to a new weighbridge?

2019-06-29T14:13:01+09:30 27th May 2017|

Weighbridges are used in diverse range of locations and for a variety of reasons – and the decision whether to hire or buy the equipment isn’t always cut and dried. If you’re considering installing a weighbridge and are unsure of whether hiring or buying will be your best option, you may find the following article a useful guide in arriving at a decision. Let’s look at some of the reasons when hiring a weighbridge is the best option, and then we’ll look at some instances where buyi… Read More

Mechanical Weighbridge Conversion to Full Electronics

2019-06-13T16:15:05+09:30 18th May 2017|

AccuWeigh’s Queensland Service Department recently travelled to Inverell in northern NSW to convert a mechanical lever weighbridge to fully electronic. The customer performed the most of the preliminary work before we arrived to site, including craning the weighbridge deck and levers out of the pit and refurbishing the steel deck. AccuWeigh’s fully-trained service personnel then fitted the underside of the weighbridge deck with dummy load cells and steel plinths in preparation for craning th… Read More

6 Benefits Of Automating Your Bulk Agricultural Packaging

2019-06-13T16:15:05+09:30 17th May 2017|

Packaging is a major operation for many businesses in the agricultural industry. From grains to fertilisers, soils and hay, a bulk agricultural packaging system needs to be able to handle various kinds of product and package them efficiently before transport. Filling bulk bags or containers manually uses a lot of time, energy and manpower, and it increases your risk of product wastage. Automating the bulk agricultural packaging process will often result in a wealth of benefits for farmers.  … Read More

Cochrane’s Transport Choose SCACO for Dimensioning Automation

2019-06-26T11:42:43+09:30 8th May 2017|

Cochrane’s, the iconic South Australian transport business founded by owner Peter Cochrane, has chosen to partner with SCACO for their new parcel barcode scanning, weighing, and dimensioning automation system. The Adelaide-based freight business originally took off back in 1974 after Peter landed an important contract for daily distribution of the Women’s Weekly magazine throughout Adelaide. Turns out this contract helped lay the groundwork for future success and enabled Peter to grow the re… Read More

How Weighbridge Truck Scales Can Optimise Logistics

2019-06-13T16:15:05+09:30 30th April 2017|

Before we investigate the role of weighbridge truck scales in optimising an organisation’s logistics, let’s look at what logistics involves. According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), logistics can be defined as ‘that part of supply chain management that plans, implements and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to me… Read More

How to choose the right bulk bag filling equipment

2019-06-13T16:15:05+09:30 19th April 2017|

The scale and scope of bulk packaging equipment has expanded hugely in recent years and a variety of specialised equipment options are now available which can be installed as standalone units or integrated with ancillary equipment along the production line. If you are considering buying bulk bag filling equipment or are looking to upgrade or integrate your existing system, it’s important to choose carefully. The market is diverse and there are many different combinations of equipment available… Read More

The Benefits Of Onboard Weighing Systems For Bulk Haulage Trucks

2019-06-13T16:15:06+09:30 11th April 2017|

Overloaded heavy vehicles are a significant safety hazard, but they also have a negative impact on many other areas including the road surface, infrastructure and the environment. For example, a bulk haulage truck that is overweight or has been loaded incorrectly is at risk of the following: Greater likelihood of accidents, causing harm to humans and damage to infrastructure Truck instability, steering difficulty and need for longer braking distances Tyres can overheat and wear rapidly, increasi… Read More

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