Thus, separate weighing processes and equipment are not needed. In the bulk materials market, accurate weighing of the volumes handled is an area of paramount concern. Often, this is done by means of special equipment such as load cells in hoppers or belt weighers. However, the necessary additional equipment is sometimes not available, or it is difficult to integrate these additional weighing systems efficiently into the transport chain, as is the case in ship-to-ship loading, for example. Another problem, put forward by many operators, is accuracy, which is sometimes unsatisfactory, especially when operators have to rely on ship’s draft surveys for weighing high quality bulk materials. This is where Demag Cranes’ new legal-for-trade weighing system for Gottwald Mobile and Portal Harbour Cranes comes in. It is installed on the crane and allows for automatic, dynamic weighing of bulk material in the grab during crane operation.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
