RailBoss Rail Scale
Rice Lake Weighing Systems · Model RailBoss Rail Scale
ActiveOutdoor
Capacity Range
Up to 320,000 lbs
Accuracy: +/- 0.25% error typical
A series of five-feet, 10-inch rail sections fitted with strain gauges to accurately measure the gross weight of rail cars.
Features
- check_circleFull-draft or double-draft configurations
- check_circle90 RA, 100 ARA-A, 115 RE, 132 RE, 133 RE or 136 RE rail sections
- check_circle5 ft 10 in rail sections, pre-drilled for joint bars
- check_circleQuick-disconnect cable connection with MS style connector
- check_circleTwo junction boxes with transient protection (full-draft)
- check_circleOne junction box (double-draft)
- check_circlePre-drilled joint bars with connection hardware
- check_circleLess than one-third the cost of other rail scales
- check_circleTypically less than eight hours to install
- check_circleBolts onto existing track and ties
- check_circleTrains not being weighed can cross at normal line speed
- check_circleSeamless replacement for similar rail scales
- check_circlecFMus Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups ABCDEFG, T4 intrinsic safety
- check_circleTwo-year limited warranty
Specifications
| certification | cFMus Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups ABCDEFG, T4; Non-Legal for Trade |
| connectivity | Quick-disconnect cable with MS style connector; 30 ft connecting cable per section; 30 ft homerun cable |
| dimensions | Rail sections: 5 ft 10 in each; Truck center spacing: 5 ft 9 in to 5 ft 11 in; Requires straight level track for minimum 3 car lengths |
| material | 90 RA, 100 ARA-A, 115 RE, 132 RE, 133 RE or 136 RE rail sections with strain gauges |
| power | Not specified |
| weight | Not specified |
Applications
Checkweighing rail carsProcess monitoringFilling operationsRecord keepingMaintaining safe loadsVolumetric measurement replacementBalanced rail car loading
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