Faster Isn’t Better if It’s Wrong
There’s been a lot of hype recently around the issue of speed in volumetric load scanning. Some suppliers love to show trucks moving rapidly under their scanners, often backed up by sped-up footage that looks slick on a website. The implied promise is simple: faster must be better.
But that’s not how it works.
In reality, speed comes at a cost. When loads are measured too quickly, accuracy slips. Tiny errors can stack up over time until, by the end of a shift or a month down the track, those mistakes are no longer ‘little’ and can impact production numbers, distort billing, and create compliance headaches. So when asking, “how fast is a volumetric load scanner?”, speed is only part of the picture — precision is what really counts.
Loadscan Doesn’t Play That Game
Yes, our systems have a fast-scan mode. But we’re very clear: we prefer trucks to pass at controlled speeds, often slower than the haul road limit. Why? Because every data point matters. Every scan must align with a reference, and every reading has to hold up under scrutiny. It’s not about being flashy – it’s about measurements you can rely on every load, every shift, every day.
The Trap of the ‘Speed Equals Efficiency’ Myth
It’s easy to fall for the idea that quicker scans save time and money, but the reality can be exactly the opposite. A flashy high-speed scan might look great on video, but if the dataset is unreliable, efficiency vanishes, leaving only questionable numbers and wasted effort. Quarries, mines, and construction sites don’t need spectacle—they need certainty. A single mis-measured truck might not seem significant, but errors across hundreds of loads add up quickly.
Why Loadscan Takes the Slower, Smarter Road
Loadscan scanners are built for density and precision. The hardware is robust, the software is constantly updated, and the system is designed to handle tough conditions—dust, rain, vibration, and other site challenges. The common denominator is this: slowing trucks slightly below haul road speed ensures rock-solid scans, precise alignment, and measurement accuracy that consistently delivers reliable results.
That’s why Loadscan has become the industry benchmark. Our certified +/-1% accuracy is repeatable and trusted worldwide.
The Bottom Line
Efficiency isn’t about shaving seconds off a scan. It’s about having data you can act on immediately, with confidence it’s correct. The real cost comes from errors, not a truck taking a few extra seconds.
While others chase the optics of speed, Loadscan sticks to what matters: scans that are consistent, verifiable, and accurate every time. Because in volumetric measurement, “fast but wrong” is useless. Operators need—and we deliver—accuracy that doesn’t flinch.
