With winter just around the corner, the importance of proper scale maintenance and calibration is about to be more important than ever. As temperatures drop and more moisture enters the air, your scales are more likely to provide faulty readings and experience increased wear and tear. Rail scales can be particularly susceptible to damage without proper care, making it essential to practice proper maintenance and upkeep standards to minimize damage all year round. Below, we’ll cover a few ways that you can help keep your rail scales in the best condition possible. Read on to learn more!
Caring For Rail Scales
Rail scales are a staple in the transport industry and are used to way cargo that is often heavy, if not oversized. For safety and legality purposes all results need to be as accurate as possible. Proper care helps to avoid inaccuracy caused by wear and tear, as well as damage that can skew results or even put your equipment out of commission. When caring for rail scales you need to consider:
Proper Installation and Maintenance
When it comes to guaranteeing a long life cycle for ANY scale, you need to start off with and maintain a solid foundation. Make sure your scale is properly installed, and that you implement a maintenance schedule early on. Basic maintenance includes visual inspection for wear and tear, removing dirt and debris, watching for signs of shock loading, and more.
Annual Certification
Annual certification is typically necessary to ensure your freight is always legal for transport, and such avoiding testing is never advisable. No matter how busy you may get or how chaotic shipping and receiving may be due to product delays, etc, if you’re not staying on top of calibration and certification, you’re putting your loads, as well as your business at risk. Accurate Scale is pleased to offer calibration as well as certification services, making it easy for you to stay on track and avoid costly fines or misreadings.
Scale Usage
Ensuring the safe and proper use of your scales will go a long way towards preventing damage and keeping your equipment in working order. Make sure all cargo is appropriately batched and loaded, and strive to avoid mishaps like shock loading, which can permanently damage the scale and alter your results.
Noticing Issues?
If your rail scales have begun to experience issues and you need help with maintenance, repair, or certification, Accurate Scale is here to help! As one of Western Canada’s leading suppliers and service providers for scales of all shapes and sizes, we have you covered. Learn more about our rail scales, services, and everything in between by contacting us today!