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Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Applications

Our technical application specialists are ready to assist OEMs in developing rugged, reliable and cost effective weighing applications for any industry.

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VCAP Certified OEM Load Cell Manufacturing

We are the only Canadian load cell manufacturer to be VCAP certified (considered the ISO9000 for load cells) and our Quality Management System is audited every 3 years by an external auditor.

Every step of our process is tracked, performed by certified technicians, checked to meet specifications, and fully traceable down to the technician who did the task. Our heat-treating and industrial nickel-plating partners are also ISO9000 certified.

Preemptive Forensic Engineering Technology in Every Load Cell

Massload Technologies is the first in our industry to offer an Infrastructure Partner Agreement (IPA) that uses PFE Technology™ (Preemptive Forensic Engineering) that anticipates potential points of failure and designs those weaknesses out of our systems BEFORE there’s a problem, so you don’t have to deal with costly rejections and post-production failures.

What Does PFE Technology Do?

PFE Technology ™ strives to remove all points of potential failure from the finished product that integrates with our custom weighing solutions, so you get the highest customer satisfaction with the lowest possible failure rates in the industry. We’ve been averaging less than 1 point of failure every 2 years.

Many companies offer a weighing system. Only Massload partners with OEMs as part of the manufacturing infrastructure to apply our PFE Technology ™ to maximize profitability, brand equity, and performance.

Custom Designs For Load Cells, Transducers, Sensors and More

Massload designs and engineers custom load cells, transducers, industrial sensors, and more to optimize force management. Our OEM specialist team develops custom components for your application, including custom load pins and tension links.

As your partner, we commit to meeting exacting standards in development and manufacturing so your products meet customer expectations.

We’re An OEM Components Supplier That Designs, Engineers, Builds, And Stress Tests The World’s Premier Force Measurement Systems.

At Massload our partnership means our product designers and test engineers work with your team to get you tailored, timely solutions. Our technical experts support OEMs in creating rugged, reliable, and cost-effective weighing solutions across multiple industries. We streamline the development process from spec to delivery with continuous communication and collaboration.

Our commitment to quality means components that perform better, are more functional, and are more cost-effective. Partnering with Massload not only gives you product leadership but also adds our resources to your team including:

  • Supply Chain Solutions: Proactive measures during global disruptions have given us a 95% on-time delivery rate even during the pandemic.
  • Design House Collaboration: Access to shared drawings and spec recommendations.
  • Dedicated Product & Production Teams: Engineers, designers, and production staff to oversee the design and manufacturing process.

Custom Weighing Solution for Oil & Gas Applications

We partnered with a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in the Oil & Gas industry to develop a custom weighing solution for a natural gas desander vessel that operates in a harsh environment. We engineered a single-ended stainless steel shear beam load cell system with custom cabling and a custom heavy-duty swivel foot assembly for leveling. This solution gave the accuracy and durability needed for reliable performance in extreme conditions.

The OEM faced temperature, pressure, and corrosive environment challenges. Our solution used advanced strain gauge technology and environmental sealing to withstand these conditions. The system also seamlessly integrated with the desander’s control systems which enabled real-time data transfer and monitoring to optimize the desander’s performance and ability to meet industry standards.

Through collaboration and design, we solved the challenges and delivered a weighing system that improved the desander’s operational efficiency. This is an example of our expertise in custom industrial solutions.

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Enhance Your Weighing Solutions with Us

Do you have similar challenges in your business? At Massload we are the experts in custom weighing solutions for the Oil & Gas industry and other OEMs.

Whether you need to withstand extreme environments, integrate complex systems, or achieve operational excellence our team will work with you to design a solution for your application.

Get in touch to see how Massload can help your equipment perform better.

Together, we can develop a weighing solution that propels your success.

Grain cart with Massload weigh system using hopper load cells and pintle hitch load cell

Massload designs and manufactures complete grain cart scale solutions including rugged load cells for hopper and pintle hitch, scale instrumentation and power conditioners.
Here are some of the main advantages of this application:
Weight Measurement: Load cells are integrated into grain carts to measure the weight of the grain as it is harvested and loaded. This allows for real-time monitoring of harvest yields, which is crucial for optimizing the distribution and storage of grains.
Overload Protection: By monitoring the weight of the load continuously, load cells help prevent overloading of grain carts. This is important for maintaining the safety and longevity of both the grain carts and the tractors pulling them. Overloading can lead to mechanical failures and can also be unsafe on uneven terrains typical in agricultural fields.
Data Collection for Precision Agriculture: The data collected from load cells can be used in precision agriculture analytics. By understanding yield variations across different sections of a field, farmers can make informed decisions about seed planting, fertilization, and irrigation. Furthermore, this data can be used to verify yield monitors on combine harvesters.

Grain Cart

A high accuracy weighing solution was developed for the customer's grain cart. The solution included double-ended...

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Process Batching On-Board Weighing

In the concrete mixer OEM industry, load cells are essential for ensuring the quality and efficiency of concrete production. Here are some key applications:
Ingredient Measurement: Load cells are used to accurately measure the weight of each component (sand, aggregates, and cement) that goes into the concrete mix. This precision is crucial for maintaining the consistency and quality of the concrete, ensuring that each batch meets specific strength and durability requirements.
Batch Control: By integrating load cells into the control systems of concrete mixers, manufacturers can automate the batching process. This ensures that the correct proportions of materials are used every time, reducing human error and increasing efficiency.
Overload Protection: Load cells provide feedback on the total weight of the mix inside the drum, preventing overloading that can lead to mechanical failures or suboptimal mixing. This not only protects the equipment but also ensures that the mixer operates within its optimal capacity.
Massload offers a range of high quality industrial grade low profile rigid mount load cells for a variety of batch plant equipment including concrete manufacture.
The most popular requests are the low profile rigid mount load cells, including the ML-1200-25,000 lbs/35,000 lbs and the ML-0600-5,000 lbs/10,000 lbs.

Natural Gas Desander

In the natural gas desander OEM industry, load cells play an important role in ensuring efficient and safe operations. Here are some specific applications of load cells in this industry:
Accumulation Measurement: Load cells are crucial for measuring the accumulation of solids within the desander. This information is vital for determining when the desander needs to be cleaned or when the accumulated material needs to be disposed.
Overload Protection: Overloads can occur due to unexpected increases in the amount of solids in the gas stream. Load cells can provide real-time data to alert operators if the system is nearing its capacity, which helps in taking preventative actions to reduce the risk of damage or system failure.
Pressure and Flow Monitoring: Load cells can be integrated into the system to help monitor the pressure and flow rates of the gas and sand mixture. By measuring the forces exerted by the mixture on various components of the desander, operators can adjust process parameters to optimize efficiency and prevent blockages or excessive wear.
Quality Control and Testing: During the manufacturing and testing phases, load cells are used to ensure that gas desanders meet the required specifications for handling the expected loads and operational conditions.
Massload offers industrial grade custom load cells, including for hazardous environments, and heavy duty weigh modules for a variety of OEM equipment in the oil and gas industry.

Weigh Solution for Prominent Oil & Gas OEM: Natural Gas Desander

The customer needed to measure the weight of the desander vessel during operation. Massload designed a custom...

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