Innovative technologies are being used to ensure precise and reliable measurement of bulk materials, essential across industries reliant on efficient materials handling.

In industries such as mining, processing plants and aggregate handling, maintaining precise weighing systems is paramount for optimising production processes and managing inventory effectively. Tru-Trac asserts that its advanced belt scale systems offer accuracy and reliability even in challenging environments by integrating state-of-the-art technology with robust design principles, ensuring consistent performance and precision.

A key component of the systems are high-precision load cells that deliver accurate measurements for effective materials handling. The systems feature digitisation located close to the load cells and carriage, eliminating the need for traditional junction boxes. The design helps enhance signal integrity for precise data transmission and reliable weighing results, critical for optimal operational control.

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

The belt scales are engineered for integration into both new and existing conveyor systems and are designed to meet diverse operational requirements, from single conveyor installations to complex multi-scale setups. The human-machine interface has a touch screen that provides intuitive controls, making the system accessible even in harsh industrial conditions.

The belt scales support multiple communication protocols through various integrators, making them compatible with different control systems, helping to simplify integration and facilitate data management, enhancing system efficiency and reliability.

An optional remote monitoring system offers real-time access to operational data and remote calibration capabilities, minimising the need for on-site maintenance and allowing users to monitor systems from a networked device.

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

Tru-Trac says its capabilities extend beyond accurate weighing to include comprehensive conveyor solutions such as belt cleaners and impact and spillage control around loading zones. The systems are designed to integrate with the company’s belt scale systems to ensure cohesive management of materials handling processes and reduce material loss.

The company notes that, by combining its belt scales with rip detection and metal detector solutions, operators can achieve a streamlined materials handling process, minimising maintenance and optimising performance.

Tru-Trac says its belt scale systems are suited to both new installations and retrofits and represent a breakthrough in conveyor weighing technology, offering high-precision load cells, advanced digitisation, and real-time monitoring capabilities.