With aggregate producers at the height of their production season, what should they be prioritizing in the second half of the year regarding the maintenance of their truck scales?
Ideally, aggregate truck scales should be hands-off systems aside from any routine maintenance plans in place with a truck scale distributor. However, daily checks for signs of potential damage can help to prevent unnecessary downtime and unexpected maintenance calls.
For example, ensure the load cell mounts are clear of debris before use. Any material buildup can cause binding and result in inaccurate weight readings.
Operators should also check for rodent damage on cables and conduits. While the conduit should protect the cables housed within, rodents may chew through cable sheaths if the conduits are damaged. Not only can rodents damage wires, but damage to the cable sheath risks water damage to sensitive load cell electronics.
If damage is found, operators should contact their scale distributor immediately to minimize downtime and prevent small damage from causing larger, more expensive issues.
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Matt Davis is heavy capacity product manager at Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
