The Volumetric Load Scanner Advantage
Creating Better Payload Management Solutions
• What is Volumetric Load Scanning? •
Volumetric load scanning is a relatively new weight measuring system technology that is providing exciting opportunities for applications spanning the spectrum of industry. It is a revolutionary approach to payload management, and it is a solution that your industrial, construction, mining, or agricultural process may be able to take advantage of.
Rather than depending on a static scale, a volumetric scanner measures the bulk material that is loaded in a truck using 3D imaging software. This innovative system is able to provide automatic volume calculations of loaded trucks. As trucks slowly move beneath the suspended scanner, which in itself is a remarkably small device compared to traditional scales, the scanner automatically measures the truck load, records the results, and sends them directly to an operator. Walz is proud to have set the industry standard for this new technology, and we’re confident that it will absolutely change the way that your construction, mining, industrial, or agricultural application approaches payload management.
The Benefits of Volumetric Load Scanning
You may be wondering how a volumetric load scanning system can offer advantages to your specific application that make traditional scale systems either obsolete or less necessary. While there is no denying the practical usefulness of truck scales, which we have no intention of eliminating from our production, more and more volumetric scanning systems are becoming an increasingly viable alternative. Here are just some of the benefits that you can expect to take advantage of with a volumetric load scanning system:

The Best of Both Worlds
Walz has been in the weight systems business for over 50 years, and during that time, we’ve continually strived to innovate and be the gold-standard for the industry. While a quick internet search on the subject may claim that volumetric scanners will soon do away with scales entirely, we remain committed to providing all of the payload management solutions possible to our customers. Regardless of if you need a scale or a scanner to best accomplish your application goals, Walz Scale will provide the best solution. We are happy to be your one-stop-shop for all things related to weight data management.
Load Scales are Not Obsolete
Just like families, all businesses are different. You may find that a volumetric load scanning system, while it seems innovative and new, may not be the practical solution that works best for you. These are some of the benefits that you can expect to take advantage of when you rely on Walz time-tested traditional load scales:
- Many scales feature a low-profile design that makes it easy to weigh a single axle at a time, or you can use multiple scales to weigh the entire vehicle at once.
- Our portable truck scales are easy to move, and can be deployed in a matter of minutes.
- Portable truck scales can easily be brought to the trucks, reducing travel time to a static scanner system.
- Many load scales also feature in-motion weighing capabilities.
- Walz scales durable construction ensures that our load scales can withstand harsh environments, repeated use, and inclement weather.
Industrial, Construction, Agricultural & Mining Load Scanner Systems
If you opt for a volumetric load scanning system, Walz has the products that will fit your application perfectly. These models both provide a real world accuracy of greater than 99%, are capable of in-motion scanning, create graphical load images, feature cloud-based reporting, and can deliver real-time data directly to an easy-to-use interface. Additionally, both models of scanner include a 12-month subscription to the software required to run the system.
• Trust Walz Scale For Any Weight System Solution •
We would like to invite you to join us in being an innovative force in the weight data management field. You’ve trusted Walz with you truck scales for decades, and we’ll continue to provide the superior level of dependability in all of our endeavors, including volumetric scanning technology. Scanning is quickly becoming the industry norm, and we would love to have the opportunity to discuss with you how our systems can benefit your operations. Contact a volumetric scanner expert at Walz today to discuss all of the possibilities and advantages that can be afforded to you when you make the switch to volumetric scanning. Make the most out of your available systems with the brand that you can always trust: Walz Scales.

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