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Freight Weight Verification & Dim Weighing

Freight Weight Verification & Dim Weighing
Dimensional freight weigh, also called "Dim" weight will soon become a common, ordinary feature of shipping and distribution. The freight industry world wide is moving quickly to implement volumetric weight as the mandatory method for charging for the carriage of goods. Dimensional freight weight is used because the space of the a freight takes on the trailer may cost more to transport than the freight actual weight. Dim is calculated based on the freight load dimensions and a dimensional factor that applies a minimum weight per volume.

Instant Dim Weight Calculation

  • Easy to use and operate
  • It is 100% portable
  • All measuring & calculation done in seconds
  • Maintenance free
  • Ultra-compact and light weight
  • Accurate to (+/- 10 mm in 2450 mm)

For years the warehouse, distribution, freight carriers and shipping departments have been in need of a fast and accurate means of calculating volumetric weight. The C8000 Cubical, hand held data tape measurement is the unit that will ensure precise weight charges, quickly and efficiently.

Cubical C 8000 Data Tape system is available in either standard (imperial) or metric that combines the hand held measuring device with a Bar code Scanner and can be interfaced with SkidWeigh forklift on-board check weighing system.

This combination of the actual freight weight and dim weight will capture all the charge data relating to a shipment. An optional portable printer can produce instant labels. This provides hard copy proof for audit confirming. Waybill ID#, measurement and volume weight calculation.

Skidweigh
3439 Whilabout Terrace
Oakville, Ontario
Canada
L6L 0A7

Tel: 905-469-0985