This device is used to lift and weigh 1-ton aluminium ingot bundles. The bundle scale uses hydraulic cylinders to lift and lower the aluminium ingot bundles and is guided by four linear bearings rails. There are four load cells strategically mounted inside the scale with its output signals relayed to a computer which displays the accurate mass of the aluminium bundle.

The design of the bundle scale is focused on the following key areas:

• Reliability with specific focus to reduce breakdowns.
• Accessibility for maintenance, fault finding and repair.
• Operators safety during operation of the bundle scale.
• Reduce breakdown time when damaged parts/sub-assemblies must be replaced.
• Reduce overall running cost of unit.