5 Reasons Industrial Scales are Crucial for Warehouse Operations
In warehouses, it’s essential that workflow is streamlined and done in an organised manner to avoid delays in delivery and to ensure a safe work environment. Working with large loads of goods moving from trucks to shelves and vice versa, a set procedure needs to be in place so that employees can perform tasks swiftly, safely and with competence.
Industrial scales can help to reduce the risks of overloading cargo vehicles and facilitate correct invoicing related to weight-based billing. In turn, these enable efficient operation with a reduction in errors, which leads to increased productivity.
The Advantages of Industrial Scales
These machines are built for durability and can withstand far more rigorous handling than regular domestic alternatives and light commercial weighing machines. They can be programmed to store data for longer and can carry heavier loads. In addition, they’re vital to factories and warehouses where the focus is on fast and efficient operations.
Furthermore, they offer the following benefits:
- Guaranteed accuracy – When working with large companies, it’s important to be precise in the specifications of the weight and size of goods. With industrial scales, it’s possible to capture the exact weight of an item and directly record it into a database on a computer with the right setup. This allows for accurate quoting on items and proper information shared with consumers. It also means that incoming materials can be checked to ensure suppliers deliver the amount of stock promised. Additionally, it means inventory management can be more precisely. With improved control and monitoring of inventory, it’s possible to expose errors and theft.
- Safety compliance – Various rules and regulations are applicable in industrial settings. Knowing exactly how heavy each crate is can make it easier to comply with regulations. For instance, the maximum load a vehicle may carry on a steering axle is 7 700kg and 18 000kg on a four-wheel, tandem axle in South Africa, according to the Road Traffic Regulations resulting from the Road Traffic Act (1996). Should a vehicle be overloaded, your truck driver might face problems with law enforcement on the road. With industrial scales, you can calculate the correct number of crates to load onto a cargo truck without exceeding the legal limit.
- Minimal paperwork – By connecting your weighing device to a digital printer, all necessary documents relating to weight can be accessed with ease. Barcodes, inventory lists and weight details can all be printed, reducing the need for manual labour. This also means that records and data can be more accurate, as there’s little chance of human error related to manual data reading and input.
- Multiple options available – Industrial scales come in many different shapes and sizes and can be used in almost any industry that requires an accurate weighing of products. Even smaller businesses, such as retail stores or restaurants, can benefit from including a weighing machine in the workplace. We offer a range of DIGI platforms, which includes 600mm x 700mm, 800mm x 800mm, 1m x 1m, 1.2m x 1.2m, and 1.2m x 1.5m in size. In addition, we stock carcass scales for butcheries and other operations where meat weighing is required.
- Long-term investment – These devices are made for maximum durability and to withstand rough handling. The stainless steel scale platforms available from us are all manufactured with top-tier load cells that are shockproof for withstanding heavy loads. Depending on the level and type of scale required, you can choose among the different series offered. With high-quality equipment, faster work can be done, saving you on labour costs for years to come.
Discover Our DPS-5600II Scale Printer
For those who wish to add a digital printer directly to their industrial scales, this is a must with any platform purchase. The DPS-5600II is what you’ll need to print data directly after weighing products. It features a method of combining two labels into one and allows you to design labels without effort in various sizes. The 15-inch full-colour display gives employees the chance to edit and correct mistakes before printing and pasting markers onto products.
How to Order – Ask Teraoka Online
If you have any questions or want to know more about the industrial scales and equipment we stock, get in touch with one of our representatives by sending a message via email. Request a quote and place your order with Teraoka today to get superior equipment to boost productivity and accuracy in your business.