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messages are also generated automatically. This feature offers a decisive advantage, particularly for time-critical heavy hauls. Companies can react immediately, adjust or halt transports and thus prevent or limit potential damage at an early stage.
CORRECTLY INTERPRETING MEASUREMENT RESULTS
However, mere data collection is only part of the solution. Interpreting the reading requires expertise, as the assessment of mechanical loads depends heavily on factors such as size, weight, and transport conditions. In addition to individual impact events, events such as vibrations, dynamic forces during transport, and short-term extreme stress also play a role. What matters here is not only the intensity but also the duration of an event. A controlled lifting operation differs significantly from an abrupt impact – with correspondingly different effects on the goods. A thorough analysis of the data makes it possible to identify and accurately assess such differences. “At ASPION, we place great importance on providing our customers with the best possible support in this area as well,” emphasises Fritz.
Beyond providing immediate proof of damage, data loggers deliver valuable insights for future projects: Companies gain a realistic picture of the actual transport conditions on specific routes or during specific logistics processes. What forces actually act on the components during transport? Where are the risks regarding stability? Which routes and vehicles are particularly critical, and which are particularly safe? The information collected can be used to optimise packaging concepts, adapt transport strategies, and minimise risks for heavy-haul transport as early as the planning phase. “The collected data thus acts, in a sense, as a black box for transport processes,” explains Fritz. This is because the data helps to continuously improve processes and reduce follow-up costs resulting from damage or delays.
CONCLUSION
In heavy haulage, data loggers are evolving from an optional extra to an indispensable key technology. They create transparency throughout the entire supply chain, enable reliable proof of damage, and help companies identify risks early on and take targeted countermeasures. At the same time, they provide valuable insights for the continuous optimisation of transport processes. In doing so, they not only contribute to the safety of sensitive goods but also to meeting deadlines, reducing follow-up costs, and ultimately strengthening competitiveness.
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