Volume scanners(Mining Truck Volumetric Scanner) arebecoming the industry standard in sectors relying on shifting bulk material. Thecivil construction,mining andquarrying industries are all embracing volumetric scanning because of its high accuracy and ability to provide information-rich reports and traceability.
Traditional methods of determining haulage volumes include converting from the weight, counting loader buckets, or simply counting trucks. These methodsareoften inaccurate and open to dispute.Volumetric Scanner systems, by contrast, scan the load volume of a truck tray through an elevated scan head. As the truck crosses through the area below the scan head, the laser scanners start performing thousands of distance measurements per secondto provide an accurate and detailed data analysis about the load volume.
Outlined below are some major benefits to be gained from volumetric scanning technology.
Optimising truck loadingusing 3D profiling
Every mining company wants to ensure their truck is optimally loaded at capacity.One of the most significant benefits of using volumetric scanners is the use of 3D volume profiling which provides the opportunity for enhanced load optimisation. This means that truck capacity is fully utilized, while safety and compliance factors, such as over-loading or poor load configuration, are also addressed.
The 3D visual profile of volume scanning systems is designed to provide accurate volume measurement of the material loaded each time, which can facilitate loader operators to load to the correct capacity.
Real-time scanning and reporting of load data
The efficient and modern software of Volumetric Scannersis designed to streamline your measuring system and filling process. As the truck passes through the scanned area, the software auto-scans the load and provides near real-time outputs to the industrial data network through a responsive multi-threaded technology, with calculations of critical production parameters in less than 10 seconds.
Using volumetric scanners, you can calculate and communicate real-time data and key metricsfor immediate feedback and decision-making when loading each truck.
Highly accuratemeasurement
If you are purchasing, selling, and hauling bulk material on trucks it isessentialthat you have an accurate measurement system in place – an issue which is one of the greatest challenges for the mining industry.
Volumetric Scanners use an innovative, drive-through, non-contact scanning system that measures volume with complete accuracy every time. An empty truck is scanned and its unique profile is recorded into the load scan database. That way, with any future load the truck’s volume is easily calculated using the difference of the pre-recorded scan profile.
This also ensures there won’t be any weight conversion inaccuracies as a consequence of moisture content, compaction, or loading variation. The system eliminates false load counting caused by inaccurate human error.
Increased in profit withreduced costs
Using load optimizing volumetric scanning also provides for real-time reporting and accurate measurement, optimized time performance and reduced human resources costs. The simplicity of the scanning system means it requires minimal maintenance and even unskilled operators can quickly learn to use the technology.
Volumetric load scanners are easy to install without the requirement for extensive site works that are often required for a permanent full draft weighbridge installations. For smaller sites with no measurement system in place, the volumetric scanner can be operated as a cost-effective mobile unit.
Volumetric scanners are also ideal for multi-site operation, speeding up the measurement process and ensuring a high level of accuracy along with real-time data showing truck moments and the number of loads being processed in all loading locations
The Truck Volumetric Scanner will provide your company an undeniable return on investment year in and year out. Call us now on +61 3 93189277 or email atinfo@trakblaze.comfor tailored advice on how this scanningtechnology can benefit your company.
