Are you considering adding a rail scale to your worksite? From ensuring compliance with safety regulations, improving worksite efficiency, and accurately tracking inventory, rail scales offer countless benefits to your freight operation.
However, before purchasing a rail scale, you need to make sure you are selecting a product that fits the needs of your business. If you sell products using the weight readout from your scale, you will need a scale that is Legal for Trade approved. On the other hand, if you plan to primarily use your scale to ensure an accurate weight for safety or inventory reasons, then a non-Legal for Trade rail scale is a useful, efficient, and cost-effective solution.
Keep reading to learn more about the advantages of using a non-Legal for Trade rail scale and how Accurate Scale can help.
What are Non-Legal for Trade Rail Scales?
Non-Legal for Trade rail scales are weighing systems that weigh railcars but are not certified for official commercial transactions. Usually, these rail scales are used for internal processes, such as tracking inventory, which means that they don’t have to meet the standards required for trade compliance, which usually involves certification from regulatory bodies like Measurement Canada.
Typically, since they don’t have to meet these legal standards, non-Legal for Trade rail scales are more affordable and easier to install than other types of rail scales.
When it comes to non-Legal for Trade rail scales, Accurate Scale is a leading distributor of Rice Lake products, such as the RailBoss system. These scales are cost-effective, easy to install, and great for weight verification needs that are non-NTEP.
Advantages of Non-Legal for Trade Rail Scales
Cost Effective and Easy to Install
One of the main advantages of the RailBoss system is that it does not require a traditional concrete foundation. This means that this scale is much cheaper to install than other options, which helps you save money upfront.
Additionally, since there is no need for a new foundation or reconstruction, the RailBoss rail scale can be installed in as little as one day. This product uses simple RailBoss software. Standard features include:
- 80 000 pound axle capacity
- 320 000 pound full scale capacity
- 40 000 pound rail section capacity
For more specifications about this rail scale, check out our website.
Helps Prevent Underloading & Overloading
Without rail scales, freight operations tend to underload their railcars by at least 5%. While this helps stay within safe load limits, underloading adds up over time and can cost businesses around $4000 for every 20 rail cars sent.
Overloading can be just as costly in the long term as underloading. Overloaded railcars can be subject to up to $10,000 in fines. In addition to the financial risks, overloaded railcars can create safety risks and cause excessive wear on equipment.
With the RailBoss system, companies can quickly check the weight of their loads to prevent these problems. Rail scales can also help save money in the long run by ensuring loads stay within safe and efficient weight limits.
Ensures Accurate Inventory
Although it can’t be used for selling and pricing goods, the RailBoss system is extremely useful for internal inventory control. This scale offers reliable weight measurements, which helps your company keep track of stock levels.
From a receiver’s point of view, rail scales can help you verify that the product you receive matches the amount you ordered.
Choose Accurate Scale for Your Rail Scales
Looking for a reliable and cost-effective way to manage your inventory and prevent under and overloading? As a leading distributor of Rice Lake’s RailBoss system, Accurate Scale is ready to help you track weights and optimize efficiency. Trust Canada’s leading expert in weighing solutions for your next rail scale. Contact us today to learn more.