Durability and Performance in the Railway Sector
Solutions Designed and Manufactured by Balance G.T.R Inc.
In the demanding railway industry, robustness, durability, and precision are essential to ensure the performance and longevity of weighing equipment. At Balance G.T.R Inc., we fully understand these needs. We design and manufacture our own heavy-duty rail scales, tailored for the toughest conditions, providing our clients with reliable, accurate, and long-lasting solutions. In addition to our in-house products, we are official distributors of the complete Rice Lake range, renowned worldwide for the quality and performance of its industrial weighing systems. This combination of expertise and advanced technology allows us to deliver comprehensive solutions to our railway clients.
Rail Weighing in the Railway Industry
Rail weighing is a crucial operation in rail transport. It involves accurately measuring the mass of wagons and trains, whether empty or loaded. This step is critical for safety, operational performance, and logistics management across the railway network.
Objectives of Rail Weighing
The main objective is to ensure transport safety. Overloaded or improperly balanced wagons can cause track damage, operational inefficiencies, or even derailments. Weighing verifies that loads comply with authorized limits. Additionally, for commerce and freight transport, knowing the exact mass of cargo is essential for invoicing and customs documentation.
High-Performance Onboard Weighing Systems
Balance G.T.R Inc. and Rice Lake weighing systems facilitate on-site rail weighing. Integrated with digital cabin displays, these systems provide operators with accurate and reliable data while simplifying load tracking.
Automation, Safety, and Productivity
Alongside the SURVIVOR® scales, Rice Lake’s automated ATS systems offered by Balance G.T.R Inc. enhance operational safety and speed. With these smart kiosks, operators can weigh wagons without leaving their cab. Accessories such as printers, traffic lights, barriers, display screens, and remote terminals can also be integrated for full automation.
Complete Railway Solutions
For installations requiring rail weighing, Balance G.T.R Inc. offers two approaches:
- Soudure Denis Ranger scales, a Groupe G.T.R company, providing fully customized railway weighing solutions with a 360° turnkey service.
- Rice Lake solutions, such as the RailBoss™, which is cost-effective and quick to install, or the RT and PL SURVIVOR® rail scales, capable of weighing over 200 tons with exceptional accuracy.
