http://www.accuweigh.com.au The most recent News articles on the Accuweigh web site. 80 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:57:14 +0000 Onboard Weighing Equipment will be displayed at the Trucks In Action expo being held in Warragul from Thursday the 16th until Saturday the 18th February, 2012. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Events/Onboard-Weighing-Equipment-At-Trucks-In-Action-Expo-18.aspx Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000 Hire Scales are available from eight Accuweigh branches across mainland states. Hire scales can be a very cost effective way to cater for short term production increases by eliminating the need to purchase scales that may not be required in the long term. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Hire-Scales-Available-From-Accuweigh-245.aspx Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:43:18 +0000 Load Cell Weighing Systems were recently fitted to two existing hoppers at Boral’s Port Melbourne plant in Victoria. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Springvale branch in Melbourne, the Load Cell Weighing Systems help automate the manufacture of Boral’s plaster products. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Load-Cell-Weighing-Systems-Fitted-To-Borals-Hoppers-244.aspx Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:14:51 +0000 Fork Lift Scales are being used by a fire protection company in WA for attaining the weight of large crates. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Willetton branch in Perth, the Forklift Scales were fitted to an existing Nissan Forklift to eliminate the need to transport the crates to another location for weighing. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Fork-Lift-Scales-Eliminate-Double-Handling-In-Western-Australia-243.aspx Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:44:47 +0000 Waterproof Digital Weight Indicators were recently commissioned at a meatworks in Central Queensland to eliminate scale down time from adversely affecting production output. Supplied by Jason Bailey from Accuweigh’s QWM branch in Brisbane, the Waterproof Digital Weight Indicators were fitted to eight existing scale bases. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Waterproof-Digital-Weight-Indicators-Eliminate-Water-Damage-in-QLD-Meatworks-242.aspx Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:30:34 +0000 A Used Weighbridge was recently relocated to Boral’s Peats Ridge quarry in Gosford, on the New South Wales Central Coast. Installed by Accuweigh’s Beresfield branch in Newcastle, the Used Weighbridge replaces an existing lever based inground Weighbridge that was no longer economically viable to repair or maintain. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Used-Weighbridge-Relocated-For-Boral-Quarries-199.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:48:36 +0000 Low Cost Electronic Balances are being used at the end of the bottling line at ACI’s Spotswood plant in Victoria. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Springvale branch in Melbourne, the Electronic Balances enable manual check-weighing of glass jars and bottles for QA purposes. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Low-Cost-Electronic-Balances-For-ACI-241.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:53:23 +0000 Onboard Scales have been fitted to four liquid collection tankers in Victoria to eliminate accidental vehicle overloading. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Springvale branch in Melbourne, the Onboard Scales were required due to the unknown Specific Gravity of the liquids being collected. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Onboard-Scales-Eliminate-Overloading-Of-Liquid-Collection-Tankers-246.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:51:19 +0000 Payload Monitoring Systems were recently commissioned on two Volvo Articulated Tipper trucks for use in the underground mining industry. The Payload Monitoring Systems ensure the custom designed vehicles are not being accidentally overloaded before starting the long trek out of the underground mines. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Payload-Monitoring-Systems-Fitted-To-Mining-Dumpers-197.aspx Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:05:43 +0000 A Set of Dillon Crane Scales are being used by a contract mining company for weighing items in a remote Queensland location. Supplied by Accuweigh’s QWM branch, the Crane Scales feature a mechanical dial to eliminate the need for recharging or replacing batteries as required with digital crane scales. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Dillon-Crane-Scales-For-Mining-In-QLD-245.aspx Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:37:20 +0000 Portable Digital Scales are being used to weight grapes as they are being picked off the vines in Western Australia. Eighteen sets of the Portable Digital Scales were supplied to an agricultural services company in Western Australia for distribution to their clients. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Portable-Digital-Scales-For-WA-Grape-Pickers-240.aspx Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:48:09 +0000 A Wheel Wash Bath was recently supplied and installed to comply with EPA regulations at a new landfill site in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Supplied by Accuweigh's Lansvale branch in Sydney, the Wheel Wash Bath was required to eliminate potential tracking out of dirt, mud and stones onto public roads. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Accuweighs-Wheel-Wash-Bath-For-NSW-Landfill-Site-196.aspx Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:14:05 +0000 Electronic Forklift Scales were recently fitted to a CAT 150 forklift for one of their Brisbane clients. Supplied by Accuweigh’s QWM branch in Geebung, the Electronic Forklift Scales are being used for weighing containers prior to shipping. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Accuweighs-Electronic-Forklift-Scales-For-Hastings-Deering-195.aspx Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:12:59 +0000 A Wet Area Scale is being used for checkweighing product into bags in Singleton, New South Wales. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Newcastle branch, the Ishida IWQ Wet Area Scale is rated as waterproof with an IP67 rating. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Wet-Area-Scale-For-NSW-Mushroom-Supplier-239.aspx Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:45:28 +0000 Truck Access Platforms are providing increased driver safety on a weighbridge at the Hemmant depot of SEQ Hauliers’ in Brisbane. Supplied by Accuweigh’s QWM branch in Geebung, the Truck Access Platforms are used by drivers when dismounting and re-entering their vehicles after accessing the weighbridge cabin. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Truck-Access-Platforms-Increase-Driver-Safety-in-QLD-194.aspx Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:33:12 +0000 Five sets of Intrinsically Safe Weight Indicators were recently supplied to a Victorian manufacturer of paints and coatings. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Springvale North branch, the Intrinsically Safe Weight Indicators were for retrofitting to the clients existing scale bases for mixing flammable products in an area rated as Zone 1 Class 1. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Intrinsically-Safe-Weight-Indicators-For-Paint-Manufacturer-238.aspx Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:42:34 +0000 A heavily reinforced Weighbridge was recently installed in Port Moresby for an Australian based concrete company. Supplied by Accuweigh’s QWM branch in Brisbane, the Weighbridge features oversize main beams and cross bracing to withstand the extreme loadings of the expected 80 tonne capacity quad axle groups. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/QWM-Supplies-Extra-Heavy-Duty-Weighbridge-To-PNG-193.aspx Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:50:20 +0000 Five Budpak Bulk Bag Filling Stations were recently supplied for the RAS AL KHAIR aluminium smelter in Saudi Arabia. Fully Australian made by Accuweigh/Budpak, the Bulk Bag Filling Stations feature stainless steel product contact surfaces that are corrosion resistant. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Budpak-Bulk-Bag-Filling-Stations-For-Saudi-Arabia-192.aspx Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:55:52 +0000 A heavily rusted Weighbridge deck was recently replaced at a quarry in Brisbane’s northern suburb of Petrie. Supplied by Accuweigh’s QWM branch at Geebung, a custom manufactured Weighbridge Deck was fitted to the existing weighbridge foundations and load cells to eliminate capital expenditure for a new weighbridge. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Rusty-Weighbridge-Deck-Replaced-By-AccuweighQWM-244.aspx Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:16:52 +0000 A Weighbridge Display was recently fitted to an unattended weighbridge to allow truck drivers to check their vehicle weights before initiating a weighing transaction. Supplied by Accuweigh QWM branch in Brisbane, the Weighbridge Display was fitted to an existing weighbridge for Arkwood Organics at Cecil Plains, west of Toowoomba. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Weighbridge-Display-For-Unattended-Weighbridge-237.aspx Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:18:22 +0000 Industrial Scales are being used to weigh fish caught in club competitions held by the Albany Offshore Fishing and Boating Club. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Albany branch (South of Perth in Western Australia), the Industrial Scales feature a fully sealed basework to prevent water damage to the sensitive weighing components. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Industrial-Scales-For-WA-Fishing-Club-243.aspx Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:02:34 +0000 Precision Scales are being used to accurately weigh food additives by Nature’s Selection in Tuggerah, NSW. Sold by Accuweigh’s Newcastle branch, the Precision Scales feature triple weighing ranges to accurately weigh both small and large quantities of food additives using just one set of scales. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/News/Precision-Scales-Weighing-Food-Additives-in-NSW-236.aspx Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:16:05 +0000 A Portable Weighbridge was recently installed for weighing trucks entering and leaving Cardboard King’s recycling facility at Ingleburn, New South Wales. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Beresfield branch in Newcastle, the Portable Weighbridge will be much easier to relocate if continuing company growth forces the client to relocate to larger premises. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Portable-Weighbridge-Purchased-With-Company-Expansion-In-Mind-191.aspx Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:47:33 +0000 Avery Counting Scales are being used for counting number plate blanks before despatch to other facilities throughout Australia. The Avery HL122 Counting Scales were recently serviced by Accuweigh’s QWM branch in Brisbane. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Avery-Counting-Scales-For-Counting-Number-Plates-in-QLD-242.aspx Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:38:08 +0000 A Wheel Washing System was recently commissioned for Ulan Coal Mines near Mudgee in New South Wales. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Newcastle branch, the DTW-241 Wheel Washing System is being used to wash all vehicles leaving the mine site before they enter public roads. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Wheel-Washing-System-For-NSW-Mine-Site-190.aspx Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:46:14 +0000 Crane Scales were recently supplied to a scrap metal dealer in Forbes, New South Wales. Sold by Simon Rainey from Accuweigh’s Newcastle branch, the Crane Scales were purchased for weighing batteries and other scrap metals. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Features/Crane-Scales-For-NSW-Scrap-Metal-Supplier-189.aspx Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:50:41 +0000 Wet Area Scales are being used for weighing food enzymes by a bioscience ingredients manufacturer in Royal Park, South Australia. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Port Adelaide branch, the frame and weighing base of the Wet Area Scales is manufactured in Marine Grade 316 Stainless Steel of offset the corrosive effects of the food enzymes. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Wet-Area-Scales-Weighing-Food-Enzymes-in-Adelaide-241.aspx Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:17:41 +0000 The relocation of a Concrete Deck Weighbridge eliminated the need for capital expenditure for a stockfeeds supplier in Queensland. Project managed by Accuweigh’s QWM branch in Brisbane, the Weighbridge Relocation included extensive civils work due to the H (Highly Reactive) soil classification at the proposed site. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Weighbridge-Relocation-Eliminates-Capital-Expenditure-240.aspx Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:10:15 +0000 Pallet Scales were custom manufactured to suit a client’s need to also weigh large plastic containers of berries in Victoria. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Springvale branch in Melbourne, Accuweigh’s AS series Pallet Scales have a weighing capacity of 2000kg in increments of 1kg. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Custom-Pallet-Scales-For-Weighing-Berries-239.aspx Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:36:55 +0000 A concrete deck Weighbridge is currently being installed at a new landfill site at Bowral in New South Wales. Supplied by Accuweigh’s Lansvale branch in Sydney, the Landfill Weighbridge will be used for weighing trucks bringing waste for disposal. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Landfill-Weighbridge-For-NSWs-Southern-Highlands-237.aspx Thu, 17 Nov 2011 03:55:31 +0000 An Onboard Weighing System was recently fitted to a council owned street sweeping truck for the Maribyrnong City Council in Victoria. Supplied and installed by Accuweigh’s Springvale branch in Melbourne, the Onboard Weighing System is designed to eliminate instances of accidental vehicle overloading. http://www.accuweigh.com.au/Projects-News/Onboard-Weighing-System-for-Street-Sweeper-Truck-238.aspx Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:21:35 +0000