Two Howe mechanical truck scales at Cemex in Redwood City received extensive repairs by three of our senior technicians, Jeremy, Jose and Mike. The two truck scales each had over 20 rotted non-functioning deck outriggers and corroded coping that was impacting the scale’s accuracy. One of the two scales also had its exit end showing extensive erosion and crumbling.
The multi-day job addressing these issues required re-constructing new outriggers to support the scale deck and saw cutting around the sides of the scale to remove the corroded coping and replacing the coping with angle iron secured to the new outriggers. To correct the eroding exit of the scale, QSU removed the last 4” of concrete and welded steel tubing to the scale beams, providing a robust surface for existing trucks.
Since these extensive repairs required the scales to be out of service for a couple of days, QSU also used this time to complete a grease service on the scales. QSU recommends grease services to be performed every 2-3 years on mechanical truck scales. The grease service creates a protective layer for the pivots, bearings, and lever system against debris, water and other damaging material. Greasing also prevents hardened components from deteriorating, thus extending the life of the scale.
Cemex provides high-quality building material products and quality service to customers and communities in the US and more than 50 countries throughout the world. Cemex prides itself in working hard to develop and deliver the best solutions in cement, ready-mix and aggregates. The company employs over 44,000 people worldwide and is the world’s leading supplier of ready-mix concrete and one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregate.