In logistics centers such as that of ➚ Rhenus Logistics in Regensburgwhere large quantities of scrap metal are handled every day, reliable weight control is crucial. The aim is not only to optimize the load, but also to avoid overloading, which leads to safety risks and increased wear on vehicles and track systems.
Checkweighing serves as a link between logistics and quality assurance. It detects overloaded or one-sidedly loaded wagons at an early stage and thus prevents unnecessary costs and potential hazards in rail traffic. Fast, automatic and low-maintenance solutions are particularly important for applications that are not subject to legal metrology, such as the in-house transportation of bulk goods or scrap metal – ideal for the ➚ dynamic checkweigher HE Point from ESSMANN.
Project solution for Rhenus Regensburg
For the Regensburg site, ESSMANN implemented a customized solution for the dynamic checkweighing of approx. 50 wagons per day – without interrupting the operational flow. The HE Point was designed to meet the customer’s requirements and integrated into the existing track system – without any foundation work.
Technology used:
- Scales: HE-Point dynamic rail scales for scrap metal
- Sensors: Force sensors pressed directly into the existing rail profile (in accordance with UIC 71)
- Operation: touchscreen on the control cabinet on site
- Weighing process: fully automatic in continuous operation
- Output: Large display for visualizing the status and weight values per bogie
- Software & Peripherals:
- ESSMANN EWP-GW weighing software
- Control cabinet with PC, receipt printer, touchscreen
- Status display for direct feedback to the operating personnel
Advantages of the solution at a glance
- Fast control during operation: no shunting necessary, no separation of the rail line, minimal interruption to the logistics process.
- Early warning system against overload: The HE Point automatically detects when wheel, axle and bogie weights are exceeded – and can configure alarm limits individually.
- Full transparency: the weighing data is clearly displayed on the screen, printed out and, if required, automatically forwarded digitally.
- Robust design: The scale’s sensors are protected against water, dust and mechanical influences in accordance with IP66/IP68/IP69K.
The HE Point dynamic checkweigher has provided Rhenus Logistics in Regensburg with a precise and reliable solution for checking the weight of scrap metal trains. The combination of robust measurement technology, intuitive operation and powerful ESSMANN software ensures reliable results – day after day, wagon after wagon.
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