On-board weighing gives operators immediate payload information, helping them maximise capacity while avoiding costly overloading and under-loading.
The cost of carrying too much Payload management is about making sure the available capacity is being used while avoiding an overloaded truck. “By knowing exactly how much has been loaded into a vehicle, you can then utilise it to its peak capacity without incurring additional running costs,” says Van Heerden. This becomes increasingly relevant as mines and other heavy-duty operations contend with rising input costs. Fuel, maintenance and equipment ownership all contribute to the cost of every tonne moved. “For many years overloading has been a key feature of mine production,” Van Heerden says. However, the financial environment has made these costs harder to overlook. “Rising maintenance costs, fuel increases and the devaluation of the rand all contribute to a keen awareness of these ‘hidden’ costs, and our systems can keep those where they should be,” he adds.
Accurate payload data helps reduce unnecessary fuel, maintenance and equipment costs by ensuring machines and trucks are used more efficiently.
Modern weighing systems can connect with production portals and fleet management systems, giving operators a clearer picture of payloads, production and equipment utilisation.
Dedicated aftermarket systems can offer greater functionality and flexibility than basic OEM weighing solutions, supporting the increasingly data-driven needs of heavy-duty operations.
Rising maintenance costs, fuel increases and the devaluation of the rand all contribute to a keen awareness of these ‘hidden’ costs, and our systems can keep those where they should be.
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