Custom Rail Scales: How Wingfield Solves Weighing Challenges

Frustrated with outdated rail scales costing you time and money?

Struggling to meet modern industry demands with weighing equipment from the past?

In this case study, we’ll explore how Wingfield helped Olin, a giant in the chemical industry, overcome these obstacles with our custom railroad scales.

Like many industries with unique needs, they found that standard rail scales weren’t sufficient. That’s where custom weight scales come into play.

Olin’s railroad scale system was stuck in another era.

They struggled to maintain it.

Their software only ran on Windows 98, so they couldn’t rely on it.

Imagine using an ancient computer to accurately and effectively weigh hazardous materials like chlorine

They needed a faster and easier system that would work better with their exact processes and specifications.

That’s why they contacted Wingfield and spoke with our expert scale programmers about custom weighing solutions.

Introducing Customizable Railroad Track Scales

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, one-size-fits-all solutions often fail to meet unique operational needs as Olin realized.

Our custom rail scales bridge this gap by providing tailor-made software that integrates seamlessly with your weighing equipment and workflow.

It involves designing and implementing specialized code to enhance scale functionality, improve accuracy, and streamline processes.

Understanding Railcar Weights and Their Impact on Operations

Knowing the exact weight of a railcar isn’t just about numbers.

It’s about safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Moreover, overloaded or underloaded railcars can lead to serious issues:

For Olin, transporting hazardous materials like chlorine made accurate weighing even more critical.

They couldn’t afford any mistakes.

Understanding these challenges, we knew that Olin needed more than just a standard solution.

Custom Rail Scale Solutions Tailored To Your Weighing Needs

Upgrading to Modern, Reliable Systems With Our Custom Rail Scales

We don’t think inside the box at Wingfield.

Once we understood Olin’s specific needs for weighing chemicals on train cars, we knew we had to build them something from scratch.

The process was kind of like how an artist would create a painting.

We began with a blank canvas for each of our industrial-scale customizations. 

This artist’s approach isn’t limited to railcars; it’s how we tackle challenges across all industries, crafting custom weight scales that fit each unique need.

For Olin, it meant writing new scale programs, upgrading features, and rigorous custom interface coding and design, so they could have a one-of-a-kind setup.

It meant replacing their old systems with easy-to-use touch-screen scales and custom coding them to significantly improve their processes. 

But like with any complex project involving innovations, we faced challenges along the way.

Challenges can be inevitable when creating something you’re proud of.

Think about it for a moment:

When Albert Einstein set out to develop his groundbreaking theories, he encountered significant obstacles.

He understood that overcoming complex problems required creative problem-solving.

He once said:

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
— Albert Einstein

Handling Unexpected Obstacles with Speed and Teamwork

For our rail scale project with Olin, a small bug surfaced during Olin’s initial use due to some testing limitations.

This happened because there was a seven-hour weighing process their rail scales had to go through.

Real-time code testing on such a lengthy process was impractical, especially after we implemented some newly requested coding tweaks on the fly.

We put on our thinking caps and sprang into action. 

Within hours, we worked together.

First and foremost, we identified the issue and resolved it fast.

Second, we conducted quality tests to guarantee the software was bulletproof.

Olin was impressed, and we were proud of the quality we delivered.

They appreciated not just the solution but also our speed, commitment, and relentless pursuit of excellence.

Streamlining Rail Scales with Custom Coding

Beyond just better and more accurate weighing for rail cars, the custom scale program we built also offers:

In other words, there are no more outdated systems or Windows 98 limitations.

This custom weighing solution offers a future-proof system.

It’s amazing what great teamwork and problem-solving can achieve.

Why Choose Wingfield for Railroad Scales?

In conclusion, your business could be next.

At Wingfield, we believe no problem is too challenging.

Here’s why clients choose Wingfield for custom industrial-scale programming and design:

Take the First Step Toward Industrial Weighing Solutions Today and Get a Custom Rail Scale

If your business has unique weighing needs, don’t settle for a generic solution.

Get in touch with Wingfield for custom-scale programming that meets your exact specifications.

Contact Wingfield today to see how we can solve your toughest weighing challenges.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Custom Rail Scales