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How Meltrons Load Cells are used in the Rail Industry

Trains are some of the heaviest and most powerful machines on land. Every day, they move thousands of tonnes of goods, equipment, and passengers across Australia’s vast network of tracks. But with that weight and power comes a serious need...

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Oct 23, 2025

Need a rope tension weighing system? Meltrons supplies MT713 load cells

Ever watched a crane lift something massive and thought, how do they know the rope can handle that weight? It’s not just guesswork or experience, there’s clever tech behind it. Rope tension weighing systems do the hard part, reading how...

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Oct 08, 2025

What type of Loadcell is used in a Hydraulic Press?

Not every hydraulic press works the same way. Some are built for big, heavy jobs, others for smaller testing work. Because of that, the load cell has to suit the job. If it doesn’t, the numbers you get won’t be...

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Sep 25, 2025

11 Features to Look for in a Scale for the Food Industry

Running a food business is tough enough without having to second-guess your equipment. You’ve already got suppliers to deal with, customers to keep happy, and health rules that never seem to get any easier. If the scales you’re using aren’t...

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Sep 09, 2025

How does a Bluetooth app control an actuator on a Sheep feeder?

Imagine that you are a sheep farmer who has hundreds of animals dispersed throughout large paddocks. It used to take hours each day to manually adjust feed dispensers, check feeders, and plod through fields. But what if I told you...

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Aug 15, 2025

Can we retrofit the weighing system to sheep feeders?

You’re out early, the sun’s barely up, and your sheep are already crowding around the feeders. Watching them, a thought plods in: How much are they actually eating? Not just in general, but per head, per day. It’s a question...

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Jul 22, 2025