Modern Quarrying Q1 2024

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belts to measure how many tons have been crushed. The third most popular product is scales to monitor the tonnage of rocks originally excavated. The logical next step in technology Webster says that two factors informed the launch of this system. “We need to move with technology and, secondly, because importing electronic components can be problematic. The supply chain interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to waiting periods of six to eight months for components to build the L3180 (which the L5000 will eventually replace). “We then investigated how to adjust and the L5000 was the answer as the intelligence is not in the tablet, but the SIM card that is inserted,” he says. Says Webster: “The L5000 system enables you to capture activity and also enables performance improvements with real-time insights and streamlined ticketing capabilities. It is the ultimate choice for any bulk material handling operation.” The L3180 has a modem, but

Webster explains that Loadtech’s growth in the last three years is a sign that the market is maturing and that there is a growing appetite for digital loadout processes, whether it is at the excavation, conveying belt or loading phase. He says that the appetite for monitoring productivity has grown. “We offer solutions to monitor what the input is into a crusher (excavator scales), conveyor belt scales and loader scales.” In this sense, Webster says the best seller of the Loadrite offering is its products for wheel loaders for the loadout, followed by scales for

introducing the new Loadrite L5000 wheel loader scale to the South African market. This is the next generation of onboard weighing systems inspired by smart devices and enables operators and quarry owners to stay on top of every load using the powerful new Loadrite L5000 wheel loader scale. With a modern and easy-to-use interface, built-in connectivity and best-in class weighing, quarry owners can maximise every load with accurate data. It connects machines, people, and the office to make bulk material handling management easier, safer, and more efficient.

The main advantage of the L5000 is that operator manuals and guided videos are available on the tablet. The simcard enables the operator to go online and view videos of how to operate the system. This solves the problem when the operator cannot read.

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