On-Board Scales Let Trucks Weigh Their Own Loads

On-Board Scales Let Trucks Weigh Their Own Loads TRUCKS Accessories With more than 30 years of experience working with all types of trucks and industries Vulcan On-Board Scales focuses on building optimal weighing systems for each customer says Eric Elefson director of sales and marketing for the Kent Wash company
    He explains that whether a trucker is hauling grain rock or timber it’s important to have weight information as accurate as possible before leaving the field or logging site Overweight loads can damage equipment cancel warranties and be subject to hefty fines Underweight loads reduce efficiency and profit
    Moisture levels density and other factors make it more challenging to estimate load weight
    “Vulcan has lots of experience so we know what works and what doesn’t ” Elefson says “We look for multiple ways to solve a problem and are big on consulting We ask a lot of questions ”
    With the information dealers install load cells between the body and the frame which turns the truck itself into a scale Secondary sensors can be added to measure other factors like moisture An in-cab meter displays the weight on a digital meter
    “We work with all industries and our objective is to have two or three solutions for each application so customers can pick the right one for them ” Elefson says
    He suggests starting with the Vulcan website or calling the company The Washington office staff sets customers up with dealers throughout the country trained to meet their special needs While some customers install their own systems typically the dealers do the installation which can require some welding and fabrication
    Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Vulcan On-Board Scales Stress-Tek Inc 5920 South 194th St Kent Wash 98032 ph 800 237-0022; www vulcanscales com

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