Volumetric scanning represents a relatively new weight measurement technology and provides improved efficiencies for applications across a broad range of industries. Technology like this enables industrial, mining, construction, and agricultural processes to manage payloads more effectively.
These sets of machines use 3D imaging software instead of a static scale to measure bulk materials being loaded into a truck, train car, or conveyor belt. By doing so, the device can automatically calculate volume calculations. While a truck passes slowly beneath the mobile scanner, the system can automatically scan the load, record the results, and send them directly to an operator. Volumetric scanning has set the industry standard and its implementation will transform how your construction, mining, industrial, or agricultural applications handle payloads.
Volumetric scanners provide reliable accuracy and superior performance in any weather or working conditions. Scanning is not affected by variables like moisture content, compaction or uneven loads. This means a weight by volume can be detected and recorded more accurately than traditional scales, providing unbeatable efficiency to your business operations. Exemplar is Trakblaze’s volumetric load scanning system and contains many time-saving features, such as touchscreen operation, cloud data sharing and smartphone connectivity.
Likewise, mobile volumetric scanners (MVS) combine the volumetric scanning features of both a rail volumetric scanner (RVS) and a mining truck volumetric scanner (TVS) with the versatility of being moveable to any desired location.
Through an RVS, a set of weights can be quickly measured on the rails of each wagon type on a set track by accurately and promptly measuring the volumetric measurements. Rail volumetric scanning software lets operators capture critical metrics directly over 2D lasers, while a customised algorithm provides precise load volume information and train measurement parameters.
A non-contact mining dump truck volumetric scanning system such as Trakblaze’s mining truck volumetric scanner can be used to measure bulk loads of loose solids. In the TVS system, mining dump trucks drive slowly under an elevated scan head while scanning volumetric loads. Whenever a dump truck crosses the scanned area below the scan head, it falls within its field of view and takes thousands of distance measurements per second.
The trailer for the MVS is equipped with a two-stage lifting boom to ensure that the best height is reached for each individual vehicle. This scanner has outrigger legs, stability guy ropes, and lock-out positions that ensure the scanner head is stable when fully erected. Ahead of passing slowly beneath the scan head, all the information derived from the recent scan can be viewed immediately and is stored in the controller’s memory. A controller can record all the information derived from the current scan as soon as the load passes beneath the scan head.
However, the question remains how do I know which product suits my business best?
Multiple factors influence the answer. Both RVS and TVS are designed to support onsite tasks; thus, they are purchased according to the requirements and needs of the worksite. For instance, RVS is a better choice when few drivers are onsite. Similarly, TVS should be preferred if the site is small, narrow, and congested. A buyer’s budget, the length of the project, and return on investment are also essential factors for choosing RVS over TVS and vice-versa.
After reading the above article, you may have gained sufficient knowledge of these two different types of scanners and their functions, enabling you to decide which of the two will be the most useful. Still, if you seek expert assistance, Trakblaze are industry leaders and are ready to answer your questions.