Usually your load volume scanner will require a 110/240VAC power supply. If main power is not available an approved inverter-type generator (1KVA or higher) can be used. Loadscan has even installed a completely off-the-grid, solar powered solution for an African gold mine.

Load volume scanning is fast becoming the industry standard in sectors reliant of shifting bulk material. Mining, civil construction, landscape product supply, and quarrying are all turning to volumetric scanning due to its high level of accuracy and ability to provide information-rich reports and traceability. Traditional methods of determining truck load volumes — including converting from weight, counting loader buckets, or simply counting trucks — are inaccurate and open for dispute. Loadscan (the company that pioneered load volume scanning) systems are proven accurate to +/-1%.

Trucking and haulage operations are increasingly turning to Loadscan and taking advantage of 3D volume profiling to get more material on their trucks without running the risk of over-loading or off-centre loading.  Load volume scanning systems are designed to provide accurate volume measurement of the material loaded on every load, and 3D visual profiles of the load, that can be used to educate loader operators to load to the correct capacity.

Load volume scanning works by having the vehicles drive below an elevated scan head. The scanning process is fully automated and will provide volumetric measurement of every load. Modern systems, like those provided by industry leader Loadscan, include an RFID tag reader to automatically identify trucks and trailers. Special load management software reports every detail of every load. Load volume scanning provides you with 3D load profiles, which you can use to train loader operators and dump truck drivers to optimize your haulage.

The most accurate method of determining truck volume is to use a 3D volume scanner. Volumetric scanning is also often faster and more cost effective than traditional weighing or counting systems.  Modern load volume scanning systems, like those provided by industry leader Loadscan, first take an empty reference scan of the truck bin and then measure it “full” to calculate actual volume of material loaded in the truck. Load volume scanners by Loadscan will measure the yards of material loaded in your truck with an accuracy typically better than +/- 1% or to the point of resolution .1yds³.

The most accurate method of determining truck volume is to use a 3D volume scanner. Volumetric scanning is also often faster and more cost effective than traditional weighing or counting systems.  Modern load volume scanning systems, like those provided by industry leader Loadscan, first take an empty reference scan of the truck bin and then measure it “full” to calculate actual volume of material loaded in the truck.

Yes, as long as the top of the load is well clear of the scan-head and there is some drop-off below the level of the sides at the front and rear of the tray.

No, loads must be uncovered during the volumetric scanning process.

Not usually. However, we can scan small town or mini trucks with standard tray configurations as the minimum capacity for an accurate volume scan is  1 cubic meter. Typically, we would like to to see pictures of the type of trucks you wish to scan and advise if it is possible or not to successfully scan with the Loadscan LVS.

Yes, generally. The trailer must meet the minimum size requirements and be of an open, regular shape.