Heavy lifting and transportation specialist, Mammoet, required a load monitoring solution to support the transit of 60 modules – weighing between 30 and 175 tonnes – for a major furnace shipment project in Maine, U.S. As part of its commitment to health and safety, the company searched at length for a solution that could accurately verify the weight of each module to ensure that they were loaded and shipped without incident. The company also identified wireless technology as a core requirement for this solution to address potential trip hazards and reduce system set-up time.

Recognising the company’s load monitoring experience, Mammoet turned to Strainstall to develop and supply a solution that answered the project’s safety and delivery demands.

The solution

In response to Mammoet’s requirements, Strainstall specified, developed, manufactured, and delivered 25 COG (centre of gravity) load cells from its UK engineering facility. These provided highly accurate load monitoring data in real-time, while being rated to 200% of load – which safely accommodated the potential loads exerted by each module. The technology’s wireless design mitigated the risk of slips, trips and falls, helping Mammoet to protect its onsite personnel throughout all stages of the weighing process.