Reliability meets economy

Rhenus Logistics SE & Co KG is one of the leading international logistics service providers with over 1,320 locations in more than 70 countries. The company stands for efficient supply chain solutions in industry, trade and the recycling sector. For a site in southern Germany, Rhenus was looking for a truck scale that could reliably handle the high daily turnover, was easy to clean and reduced cleaning and maintenance costs thanks to its design.
The choice fell on the ⬈HE-SFK 20 underfloor truck scale from ESSMANN | Waagen & Automation, equipped with T-profile rubbers and the EWP weighing system. A combination that combines robust mechanics with modern software integration, ideal for logistics transshipment points with high throughput and clear process requirements.

Project overview: Cleanliness meets precision

The HE-SFK 20 was installed on strip foundations, a space-saving foundation concept that shortens the installation time and significantly reduces the amount of material required. This construction method is ideal for locations with limited space or tight time windows during operation.

The challenge at Rhenus: heavy daily truck traffic, frequently changing loads and the ingress of dirt due to weather conditions. To ensure the reliability of the weighing process in the long term, T-profile rubbers were integrated along the gaps between the weighbridge and pit – a simple but extremely effective detail in environments where dirt ingress is very high.

These robust rubber elements prevent dirt, sludge and bulk material residues from entering the weighing pit. This significantly reduces the cleaning effort and the risk of blockages or corrosion of the weighing technology. The result: longer maintenance intervals, less downtime, higher availability.
To ensure air circulation, the T-profile rubbers can be raised on less busy, dry days. Regular ventilation prevents waterlogging in the weighing pit.

Digital weighing technology with EWP and EWS-6000E

The heart of the system is the EWS-6000E weighing terminal, ESSMANN’s own version of the proven Systec IT-6000E. The terminal is designed for demanding industrial use and offers:

• fast weight recording,
• Clear touch operation,
• Extensive connection options for peripherals and network,
• and a high level of data security in day-to-day operations.

In conjunction with the EWP weighing software, an end-to-end digital weighing line is created, from recording and data archiving to transfer to ERP or logistics systems.
EWP enables automated weighing processes, evaluations and flexible interface connections, which makes the solution particularly future-proof, even for sites with an increasing degree of automation.

Practical advantages at a glance

• Compact underfloor design: low overall height, can be driven over in both directions
• T-profile rubbers: prevent dirt from entering the pit and reduce maintenance costs
• EWS-6000E weighing terminal: robust industrial electronics with intuitive operation
• EWP weighing software: networked data acquisition and easy integration into existing systems
• Short project duration: installation, adjustment and calibration possible in one day

The result: robust, low-maintenance, digitally integrated

With the installation of the HE-SFK 20, Rhenus Logistics has implemented an operationally optimized solution for daily truck weighing: reliable, durable and digitally connectable. The combination of solid precast concrete scales, sophisticated sealing and high-performance weighing software ensures smooth processes in ongoing logistics operations.

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