Modern Quarrying Q2 2023

Load weighing systems give quarry management the ‘pulse’ of the entire operation, putting productivity in their hands.

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W ith an anticipated rebound of the construction sector in South Africa in 2023, 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 dynamic operational environment that makes it absolutely essential for the sector to deploy the right tools and systems to raise the bar of performance and efficiency. These tools have the power to directly affect the output and profitability of any quarrying business. productivity in their hands. The quarrying industry has a

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 productivity into their hands

A major talking point is the use of angle sensors instead of the traditional rotary triggers. This allows the system to adjust for rough terrain, technique and movement so new and skilled operators can load with greater accuracy, precision and speed The Loadrite L3180 SmartScale connects machines and devices for the collection and syncing of data via the built-in WiFi to InsightHQ reporting portal

Since its launch some two years ago, the L3180 has seen an increased uptake in the local quarrying industry, with several big quarrying groups among the early adopters

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MODERN QUARRYING QUARTER 2 | 2023