Setting the accuracy standard in conveyor weighing solutions

The accurate measurement of bulk materials is essential across industries like mining, processing plants and aggregate handling. Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems are at the forefront of delivering innovative technology that ensures precise and reliable measurements, setting new benchmarks in conveyor belt efficiency and operational control.

In industries reliant on efficient material handling, maintaining precise weighing systems is paramount for optimising production processes and managing inventory effectively. Tru-Trac Belt Scale Systems offer unparalleled accuracy and reliability, even in challenging environments. They provide crucial data for informed decision-making and operational streamlining.

Traditional belt scales often struggle in harsh industrial settings, where conditions can lead to inaccuracies and frequent recalibrations. Tru-Trac’s advanced belt scale systems overcome these challenges by integrating state-of-the-art technology with robust design principles, ensuring consistent performance and precision.

Components

A key component to Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems are high-precision load cells that deliver accurate measurements essential for effective material handling. These systems feature innovative digitisation located close to the load cells and carriage, eliminating the need for traditional junction boxes. This design enhances signal integrity, ensuring precise data transmission and reliable weighing results critical for optimal operational control.

Tinus Ludik, BMH Sales Manager at Tru-Trac, highlights the system’s design advantages: “Our belt scales leverage advanced digitisation to maintain high signal integrity and accuracy, minimizing errors and delivering consistent, precise measurements crucial for efficient material handling.”

Tru-Trac’s Belt Scales are engineered for seamless integration into both new and existing conveyor systems. Their flexibility allows them to meet diverse operational requirements, from single conveyor installations to complex multi-scale setups. The user-friendly human-machine interface (HMI) with a touch screen provides intuitive controls, making the system accessible even in harsh industrial conditions.

The belt scales support multiple communication protocols through various integrators, ensuring compatibility with different control systems. This flexibility simplifies integration and facilitates efficient data management, enhancing overall system efficiency and reliability.

An optional feature of Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems is the Remote Monitoring System (RMS) offering real-time access to operational data and remote calibration capabilities. This system minimises the need for on-site maintenance, allowing users to monitor their systems from any networked device.

“Our RMS provides real-time data access and remote calibration, reducing maintenance needs and offering continuous operational oversight,” Ludik says.

At a major aggregate handling facility, Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale System delivered transformative results. Faced with accuracy and reliability challenges in their existing systems, the facility experienced operational inefficiencies and increased costs. Tru-Trac’s advanced system featuring high-precision load cells and enhanced digitisation provided accurate reliable measurements, improving inventory management and production control.

Ludik says that implementing the Tru-Trac Belt Scale System at the aggregate facility demonstrated its effectiveness in providing precise measurements, even in challenging environments. The accurate data optimised production processes and reduced operational inefficiencies.

“The aggregate facility witnessed significant improvements in weighing accuracy and operational efficiency. Our technology proved capable of handling demanding conditions while delivering the precision needed to enhance performance,” he says.

Tru-Trac’s capabilities extend beyond accurate weighing to include comprehensive conveyor solutions such as belt cleaners and impact and spillage control around loading zones. These systems integrate seamlessly with Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems, ensuring cohesive management of material handling processes and reducing material loss.

By combining Tru-Trac’s belt scales with Rip Detection and Metal Detector solutions, operators achieve a streamlined material handling process, minimizing maintenance and optimizing performance.

Tru-Trac’s Belt Scale Systems represent a breakthrough in conveyor weighing technology, offering high-precision load cells, advanced digitization, and real-time monitoring capabilities. These systems deliver the accuracy and reliability needed for efficient bulk material handling, making them ideal for both new installations and retrofits.