Hydrostatic Scales Are Crushing It
According to Ted Powell, southern Indiana aggregate manager for Rogers: “We had lots of mechanical scales before, and we would need to replace the single load cell at least three times per year from lightning strikes… I figure we are saving $4,000 per year, per scale in maintenance costs compared to even the mechanicals.”
Redland Stone Products in San Antonio, Texas started using Emery Winslow scales in 1985. The operation which produces more than five million tons of crushed stone per year, uses a highly automated crushing plant capable of producing 6,000 tons of product per hour. According to the company, its biggest single day brought more than 1,200 trucks through their plant. While slightly more expensive than average, the Hydrostatic scales have proven to be a cost effective investment for the company.
“Weights and measures people come out and check these scales, and in seven years I am not aware of any adjustments needed.“
