Unmanned Automatic Weighbridge System vs. Traditional Manual Weighbridge

In sectors such as mining, factories, and trade, where material transportation and warehouse management are crucial, weighbridge operations are an indispensable step. Traditional weighing methods primarily rely on manual operations, which are inefficient and prone to errors and fraudulent activities.

In recent years, with the advancement of information technology and intelligence, resolving weighbridge-related issues through technological means has become a consensus among enterprises. The unmanned automatic weighbridge system, as an integrated weighbridge supervision system incorporating multiple advanced technologies, has gradually gained favor among enterprises.

The unmanned automatic weighbridge system achieves automatic weight detection, recording, and full-process supervision of vehicle weighbridge operations by integrating advanced sensors, control systems, monitoring modules, computers, and communication technologies.

The application of this system not only enhances the accuracy and efficiency of weighbridge operations but also significantly reduces human interference and closes loopholes for fraud.

Moreover, the system boasts high reliability and stability, making substantial contributions to cost savings in labor, time, and materials, thereby safeguarding economic benefits for enterprises.

The unmanned automatic weighbridge system outperforms traditional manual weighbridge methods in numerous aspects, even achieving comprehensive superiority:

1. Labor Reduction and Cost Savings:

   Traditional manual vehicle weighbridge operations require a significant number of staff and positions to complete weighbridge and subsequent tasks. Typically, at least one weighbridge operator is needed per weighbridge point, and with shift systems and multiple weighbridge stations, the labor costs are notably high.

   The unmanned system enables 24/7 automatic weighbridge operations without the need for weighbridge operators and is not constrained by personnel availability. Additionally, the system automatically records weighbridge data, eliminating the need for manual recording and statistics, thereby reducing staffing requirements and workload. This directly lowers labor costs for enterprises, alleviating operational pressure and costs.

2. Enhanced Weighbridge Efficiency:

   Traditional manual weighbridge operations suffer from low efficiency due to limitations in personnel numbers, working hours, work attitudes, and manual processes. Vehicle weighbridge operations take 5-7 minutes, involving guidance from weighbridge operators, printing weighbridge tickets, and recording data. When there are many vehicles requiring weighbridge operations, efficiency can further decline, leading to logjams at weighbridge entrances and exits.

   With the unmanned system, weighbridge time is significantly reduced, typically not exceeding 30 seconds, achieving a more than tenfold increase in weighing efficiency.

3. Comprehensive Fraud Prevention:

   Traditional manual weighbridge operations have limited monitoring measures, primarily relying on surveillance cameras for snapshots, resulting in large loopholes, susceptibility to fraud, and difficulties in management. Issues such as incomplete vehicle positioning on the weighbridge, incorrect license plate information, and even collusion between drivers and weighbridge operators can cause significant losses to enterprises.

   The unmanned system is equipped with high-definition video surveillance cameras for real-time monitoring and snapshots throughout the process, with subsequent query and traceability capabilities. It features intelligent voice guidance, infrared positioning of vehicle positions, automatic license plate and color recognition, intelligent barriers ensuring one vehicle per passage, and data comparison to prevent collusion and fraud. These measures effectively close potential loopholes for fraud.

4. Automatic Data Recording and Sharing:

   Traditional manual weighbridge metering requires weighbridge operators to record data and input quality inspection information, necessitating significant time for enterprises to verify, summarize, and statistically analyze  the data. The workload is substantial and cumbersome, with low efficiency, information delays, and potential errors from recording to statistical summarization.

   With the unmanned system, vehicle weighbridge data is automatically recorded and stored. Management departments can view weighbridge data and video recordings through remote computers, tablets, and other terminals to obtain accurate data for settlement or to trace the root cause of issues.