At a glance:
- Modern systems optimise productivity and reduce costs in mining operations.
- Mining Truck Volumetric Scanner (TVS) uses 3D imaging for accurate volume measurement.
- Advanced systems like TVS will revolutionise mining with superior accuracy and cost savings.
In the ever-evolving mining industry, precision and efficiency are paramount. The accurate measurement of loads and materials can significantly impact productivity, cost-effectiveness, and overall operational success. As the demand for high-performance weighing systems continues to grow, cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the landscape.
Let’s dive into the top weighing systems revolutionising the mining industry, starting with the highly innovative Mining Truck Volumetric Scanner.
Precision in Motion: Mining Truck Volumetric Scanner
Mining operations involve the constant movement of massive quantities of materials, and precise load measurement is crucial to optimise productivity and reduce operational costs. Enter the Mining Truck Volumetric Scanner (TVS), a groundbreaking non-contact system designed to measure loads of bulk loose solids with unparalleled accuracy.
How It Works
The TVS employs an elevated scan head that captures volumetric data as mining dump trucks drive slowly beneath it. This advanced system uses laser scanners to perform thousands of distance measurements per second, creating a detailed profile of the load. The process begins by scanning an empty truck to establish a zero-reference profile, which is stored in the system’s database.
Subsequent scans of loaded trucks are then compared against this empty profile. The system aligns the empty and loaded profiles spatially in the software, computing a load profile from the differences between them. The TVS software constructs and displays a composite 3D model or ‘surface profile,’ providing near real-time feedback and key metrics. This rapid data processing allows operators to fine-tune loading operations efficiently.
Benefits and Applications
The TVS system offers numerous benefits to mining operations, including:
- Enhanced Load Management: By providing real-time feedback, operators can optimise the loading of each mining dump truck, ensuring maximum efficiency and reducing material wastage.
- Increased Accuracy: The non-contact nature of the TVS minimises errors associated with traditional weighing methods, delivering precise measurements every time.
- Operational Efficiency: The fast calculation and transportation of data streamline the overall loading process, boosting productivity and reducing downtime.
With the integration of the TVS, mining companies can achieve greater control over their material handling processes, resulting in significant cost savings and enhanced operational performance.
Unmatched Durability: Force 2&4 Portable Mining Truck Scale
Another standout innovation in mining weighing systems is the FORCE™ portable mining weighbridge scale, designed to endure the world’s most challenging environments while providing high-accuracy weighing within the mining industry. Here’s why it’s considered the World’s Toughest Mining Scale:
- Built Tough: Each system is designed to optimise accuracy and efficiency of use, and as our customers have experienced, it’s built tough to last in harsh working mine environments.
- Versatile Use:The Force 2&4 portable weighing system can be used either statically or in motion, offering an unbeatable and proven weighing speed of up to 12 kph (7.5mph).
- Modular Design: Unlike standard mining truck weighbridges, the FORCE™ mining truck scale consists of individual weigh pads that measure the load on each wheel and axle combination of the dump truck/haul truck. This modular design enables it to weigh any make and model of a mining truck.
MTW – Mobile Train Weigher: Precision on the Go
“Take the Scale to the Train” with the MTW™ (Mobile Train Weigher) from Trakblaze, one of the world’s most convenient, safe, and accurate train weighing solutions. Designed for ultimate flexibility, this factory pre-calibrated system requires no test weighing, making it quick and easy to set up anywhere, anytime.
Key Features:
- Unmatched Convenience: The MTW™ is adaptable to any track and location worldwide, and installation takes just 15 minutes.
- Portability: This portable train weighbridge system is available in both wired and wireless versions. It can be easily transported in a train cabin, utility vehicle, or car boot, allowing for versatile use in various settings.
- Versatile Weighing Options: The MTW™ can weigh and spot-check a train or rail vehicle, whether static or in motion, providing flexibility for different operational needs.
- Innovative Design: The MTW™ features a chassis arrangement with an integrated load cell, ensuring that the weight is applied directly to the load cell rather than through the rail. This design enhances accuracy and reliability.
- Axle-by-Axle Weighing: The system weighs each axle individually, allowing for precise measurement regardless of wagon type. Additionally, individual wheel weights can be obtained for comprehensive weight data.
Choose the MTW™ for a portable, precise, and efficient train-weighing solution that brings the scale directly to your rail operations.
Leveraging state-of-the-art weighing systems like the Mining Truck Volumetric Scanner enables the mining industry to achieve unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. These advanced technologies use 3D imaging for precise load measurements and real-time data analysis, optimising load management and reducing downtime. This results in significant cost savings enhanced productivity, and streamlined operations. As technology advances, these systems will play an increasingly crucial role in optimising mining operations and driving long-term success in this demanding sector.