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PFREUNDT scales - Conform with the new SOLAS regulations for container

What are the SOLAS regulations for containers?

The revised SOLAS convention imposes that the operator is obligated to weigh all containers before boarding. It has entered in effect as of July 1st 2016. It is an important safety measure which aims to saving human lives and prevent any bodily injury or destruction of property.

Overloaded containers could have disastrous consequences: accidents are caused during transport, the loading or the handling of overweight containers; Poor distribution of goods causing poor stability of the vessel and a risk that the containers fall from the vessel into the body of water. Cins (Cargo Incident Notification System & Organisation) published a study last July which estimated that 24 % of accidents where due to false identified weight of containers.

Informations about SOLAS regulations (related links):

Organisation Maritimes Internationale:

International Maritimes Organization (OMI) is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships.

International Cargo Handling Coordination Association:

is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the safety, security, sustainability, productivity and efficiency of cargo handling and goods movement by all modes and through all phases of national and international supply chains.

World Shipping Council:

The World Shipping Council's goal is to provide a coordinated voice for the liner shipping industry in its work with policymakers and other industry groups with an interest in international transportation.

Transport Canada:

CANADIAN PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING THE VERIFIED GROSS MASS OF PACKED CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED BY SOLAS VI/2 - TP 15330

Are Pfreundt scales conform with the new regulations?

Alltech Group is the official supplier for Pfreundt scales. It is a European based company out of Germany. Pfreundt scales are approved by Weight and Measurement Canada.

Weighing systems save time and money.

The system offer flexibility: wherever you load, the scale is at hand!

A load scale system permits you to control the following ;

Your Data :

Permits to have precise data and exact weight. No more false estimates!

Your Costs :

If the truck is overloaded ,you have a risk of being fined and if the truck is not loaded enough you lose time and money!

Your time :

A scale increases productivity on the site by optimizing your loads . A load done properly the first time permits incredible time saved! , and reduces rotations of vehicles.

More information about PFREUNDT Weighing system:

BLAXTAIR is taking Japan by storm and setting news standards

"Blaxtair has just installed its 100th smart camera in Japan in just a single year of marketing. And even better than that, there is now a safety label created to distinguish the sites using it, and it will soon be rolled out on milling machines produced by a national manufacturer."

source: http://arcure.net/blog/en/blaxtair-is-taking-japan-by-storm-and-setting-new-standards/

Are we ready for a change of this kind in Quebec?

The security norms are stricter and stricter, And this for the sole purpose to protect the workers on the worksites. The installation of the smart camera can reduce or eliminate accidents.

BLAXTAIR, how it works

Blaxtair® is the only device able to recognize pedestrians! Thanks to a stereoscopic sensor head, specifically developed in order to achieve the highest performances in industrial environment, Blaxtair® detects and locates the obstacles using triangulation. A shape analysis of the obstacles determines whether they are pedestrians or not.

In real time, BLAXTAIR:

Sees all major obstacles
Analyzes shapes
Recognizes if it is a pedestrian
Warns the driver

Take for example Japan and move forward. Install the smart camera for the security of your employees.

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Take the opportunity to inspect your systems!

ALLFETT - Grease change period

It’s now time to change winter grease (EP NLGI 1 or NLGI 0) in your ALLFETT lubrication system for summer grease (EP NLGI 2). Routine grease change procedures will guarantee you an operational system without worries.

Consult our online guide for more details about recommended greases and grease compatibility chart or to learn our grease change procedures.

Inspection of your lubrication system

Don’t wait! Take the opportunity to restore your equipment before the first snow fall. Plan an inspection of your snow removal equipment and avoid malfunctions during the working period.