Recycling & Waste Management
Weigh up the benefits
Eurodeck weighbridge plays vital role at waste recycling and
minimisation plant
A 15-metre surface mount Eurodeck weighbridge and Winweigh performance and reliability. The full glass-to-metal cable entry
vehicle management system supplied by Weightron Bilanciai is seal and stainless bellows ensure full sealing to IP68 and the
playing a vital role for Environmental Expressions at its Grimsby rocker pin concept provides an effective energy restoring
recycling and waste minimisation plant. system. This ensures the weighbridge deck returns quickly to
Environmental Expressions provides a broad spectrum of equilibrium after the vehicle has driven onto the weighbridge.
comprehensive waste management services to sectors as This design together with the proprietary built-in end stops
diverse as the NHS, building & construction, food processing and prevents potential damage caused by heavy vehicle braking.
local authorities. Typical recyclables include animal-by-products, For Environmental Expressions’ own vehicles, weight data is
food waste, metal wastes, medical waste, general waste, transit also used in a different and rather unusual way to monitor overall
packaging waste, production waste, solid and liquid waste, driving performance. By comparing empty vehicle weights as
gaseous waste, house hold waste and hazardous waste. they leave site with the returned empty weight, managers can
A key focus is on waste minimisation and the Grimsby plant gain an overall picture of the fuel consumption over particular
offers a comprehensive sorting, and segregation service ensuring rounds. In addition they can also relate this to annual vehicle
maximum recyclability with minimum waste being sent to landfill. maintenance costs in terms of wear and tear of drive train
In addition, the company provides an off-site assisted service to components such as brakes and clutches. However the
advise companies and authorities on how best to manage their company is keen to point out that this is not ‘big brother’
waste in line with legislation and government initiatives. watching, moreover to make drivers aware that unnecessary
The 50 tonne capacity weighbridge is pivotal to the operation, braking and acceleration is to the detriment of the environment
providing an essential critical control point for vehicles arriving and company profitability.
and leaving site. Vehicles being weighed include those from Environmental Expressions’ consultant Paul Gregory (HST
Environmental Expressions’ own fleet as well as those from Solutions Ltd) is pleased with the installation and as he
external contractors and customers, ranging from skip lorries up concludes: “Accurate weighing is an essential part of our
to 44 tonne gross weight articulated vehicles. operation for both fiscal and legislative purposes. The ability to
Winweigh provides a powerful weighing and vehicle link directly with our own Sage management system provides
management system, linking directly to Environmental versatile and seamless connectivity with fully open architecture.”
Expressions’ Sage Line 50 system. To minimise delays, vehicles For more information contact Weightron Bilanciai on
arriving on site are pre-booked using stored details pertaining to tel: 01246 260062 or visit: www.weightron.com
the vehicle, operator, driver and
registration number. Vehicle
updates and details of new
vehicles can rapidly be entered into
the system as required.
The robust design of the
Eurodeck is ideal for such
demanding working
environments. The closely spaced
structural beams, which support a
10 mm deck, run length ways,
consistent with traffic flow and
have sufficient depth so that they
do not need stiffening plates.
This close-coupled design
prevents the traditional twisting
that can occur in beams with
competitive designs.
The Eurodeck weighbridge is
fitted with Weightron Bilanciai’s
own manufacture fully weld-sealed
stainless steel CPR rocker pin load
cells, which provide excellent
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