The Volumetric Rail Scanner Advantage
A Better Way to Manage Railway Payloads
• What is Volumetric Rail Scanning? •
In the last decade, volumetric scanning technology, which is used to determine a payload’s weight by volume, has provided several exciting opportunities for companies spanning the broad spectrum of industry, mining, construction and agriculture. This revolutionary approach to weight data management is a process that your railway application can take advantage of!
Instead of depending on a static traditional scale integrated into the physical rail tracks, a volumetric scanner is able to measure the bulk materials that is loaded into railcars using advanced 3D imaging software. Walz developed this system to be able to automatically capture and record the payload volume of loaded train cars. As the cars slowly travel under the suspended scanner system, which is remarkably simple in its design and implementation, the scanner automatically measures the railcar load, records the results, and can send them directly to an operator. The specialists at Walz are proud to set the industry standard for this new tech, and we’re absolutely confident that it will change the way that your railway operation approaches payload data management.
The Benefits of Adopting a Volumetric Rail Scanning System
You may be curious about how a volumetric scanning system can offer an advantage to your railway application that would make traditional scale systems a less viable option. While there is certainly no denying the practical usefulness of traditional railway scales, which we have no plans to cease production on any time in the near future, more and more volumetric scanning systems are becoming the more feasible alternative. We’ve broken down the biggest benefits that you can expect to reap the rewards of when you take advantage of a volumetric railcar scanning system:
Superior Products for All Weighing Preferences
Walz Scale has been in business for over 50 years, and in that time we’ve continually strived to be innovative and uphold a high standard for weight system solutions in all industries. In many online circles, you may hear that volumetric scanners will soon send traditional scales the way of the dinosaurs. Regardless of what direction railway system norms change in the future, Walz remains committed to delivering all of the payload management solutions that our customers deserve. If you need a scanner or a scale system to accomplish your business goals, we want to be your one-stop shop for a solution!
Rail Scales Still Deliver Premium Results
All businesses are a little different, and what works for one company may not work for another. While we will continue to innovate with new payload management services and products, there are several benefits to sticking with our tried and true traditional rail scales, including:
- Several varieties of rail scales to choose from that work best for your specific application and needs
- Our portable line of rail scales are easy to move and install, and can be deployed in a matter of minutes, not hours
- Portable rail scales can be brought to the railcars, reducing the time needed to move cars to a designated location to record weight data
- Our rail scales feature in-motion weighing technology, meaning that the train doesn’t even need to stop to record accurate weight data
- Each and every Walz scale is constructed with a high standard for durability, ensuring that they can withstand operation in harsh environments, repeated use, and inclement weather conditions
Walz Rail Scanning Technical Specs
Should you opt for a volumetric rail scanning system, Walz has the product that will fit your application perfectly. This model of scanner provides a real world accuracy of greater than 99%, is capable of completely in-motion scanning, can create detailed graphical load images, features cloud-based data reporting, and can deliver real-time data directly to an easy-to-use interface. This model includes a 12-month subscription to the in-house software service that the scanner operating system uses.
• Walz: A Name You Can Trust for All Weight Management Solutions •
We would love to invite you to join us in continuing to be an innovative presence in the weight data management field. Walz has been trusted with our rail scale technology for decades, and we’ll continue to provide a level of dependability that goes beyond our customers’ expectations, including the manufacture of products like volumetric scanners. Scanning is quickly becoming the industry norm, and we would love to have the opportunity to discuss with you how our railcar scanning systems will benefit your operation. Contact a volumetric scanner expert at Walz today to discuss all of the possibilities and advantages that are afforded to you by this process. Make the most out of your available systems with the scale and scanner company you know you can trust: Walz Scales.

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