Modern Quarrying Q1 2022

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ELIMINATING GUESSWORK IN LOADOUT PROCESSES Given that the precise determination of the weight of products being carried at quarries is a crucial parameter in the daily functions of operations, it is essential to adopt efficient and accurate on-board weighing solutions. With the Trimble Loadrite L3180 SmartScale, the next generation of onboard weighing that uses artificial intelligence for more accurate, precise and faster loading, quarry operators can better optimise loadout, track productivity and prevent overloading, writes Munesu Shoko. W ith an anticipated rebound of the construction sector in South Africa in 2022, the more pressing concern for quarries is being able to ramp up production to meet the projected demand for aggregates. In an environment where emphasis is fixed firmly on output, the Trimble Loadrite L3180 SmartScale from Loadtech Load Cells can give quarry management the ‘pulse’ of the entire operation, putting

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MODERN QUARRYING QUARTER 1 - 2022