The waste and recycling industry revolves around weight since both the buying and selling of recycled materials are based on the weight of collected items.
Whether the goal is to optimize profits, to pay for precisely the materials deposited or purchased, or simply to offer an added level of security, waste weighing scale equipment capable of reliable and repeatable weighing is essential for improving accurate billing and the overall bottom line in recycling applications.
With a variety of scale systems available and an increased focus on traceability, selecting the proper equipment for a waste and recycling operation is vital. In addition, with such harsh environments, selecting a waste weighing system that is fit for purpose is also essential.
Weighing Scale systems typically used for recycling applications are rail scales, truck scale and weighbridges, floor scales and even forklift scales. Each one provides a viable weighing solution, but differs in load capacity and increment size making some more well suited for certain application requirements than others.
Rail Scales
Rail scales can be configured for static or in-motion weighing. Many systems employ the use of RFID tags and readers for more complete tracking of the data.
Besides total wagon weights, rail scales can also be set up to provide readings for individual axles and even wheels.
Forklift Scales
To seamlessly integrate weighing and data management into recycling centres, forklift scales allow users to weigh bundled recycled materials. This expedites operations by enabling forklift drivers to take commodities directly to storage upon delivery.
In addition, these scales are a compact weighing solution, making them suitable for use in a busy waste or recycling environment.
Vehicle and Axle Scales
Perhaps the most versatile solution for waste and recycling applications, weighbridges and truck scales can be used to weigh virtually any material. A vehicle scale weighs vehicles as they arrive at and depart from the waste facility, allowing managers to carefully monitor each transaction by capturing initial weights and load details.
Weighbridges, truck scales, portable truck axle scales and axle weighing systems from Active Scale will help ensure that trucks are loaded to the ideal weight and adhere to legal maximum weight regulations. Accurate weighing helps companies avoid costly fines as well as premature vehicle wear due to excessive loading.
Floor and Bench Scales
Both floor and bench scales are capable of weighing goods with very high accuracy. A floor scale can be placed at a central location within a waste sorting facility or can be ideal for monitoring different waste streams when sorting.
Bench scales are available in a range of sizes, capacities and finishes and designed with a small footprint to maximize work space. Again, capable of weighing to a high degree of accuracy, these scales are ideal for facilities that deal with high value waste streams such as e-recycling.
Both bench and floor scales are tough enough to take on any harsh environment and can withstand overloading and shock loading while weighing quickly and accurately. Floor scales and bench scales can also be rented according to the needs and requirements.
Active Scale is supported by a global network of dedicated service and maintenance technicians on hand to install and maintain your equipment, including regular calibration, servicing and repair. If you’re in the market for a new scale for your waste and/or recycling facility, contact us today and our experts would be happen to help you find the best, most durable, and most accurate scale to meet your needs.
