Mining Industry Weighing Solutions

Unattended Weighing and RFID for Improved Throughput and Safety

Weighing Solutions for the Mining Industry

Interface Logic Systems (ILS) has provided weighing solutions for the mining industry for many years, supporting high‑volume operations where throughput, accuracy, and safety are critical.

ILS systems are designed to meet the demanding requirements of mining environments, improving efficiency while maintaining control over production, contracts, and compliance.

Industry Firsts in RFID and Unattended Weighing

At Peabody Coal, ILS was the first vendor in the industry to monitor trucks using RFID vehicle identification. This innovation enabled unattended weighing, significantly increasing throughput—particularly at coal preparation and wash facilities.

Unattended weighing allowed operations to extend loading hours into early mornings and late evenings, enabling additional runs without increasing staffing requirements.

Improved Accuracy, Verification, and Safety

Unattended weighing provides precise verification of pay calculations for drivers and haulers, whether compensation is based on time, load count, or tonnage.

An additional operational benefit is increased safety. Drivers remain in their vehicles during the weighing process, reducing exposure, minimizing liability, and improving overall site safety.

Power Plant and Mine‑to‑Plant Applications

A specialized area of ILS expertise is unattended weigh‑ins at power plants receiving coal directly from mines.

ILS solutions support:

• Monitoring contract fulfillment
• Quota and allocation management
• Truck sampling for quality assurance
• Sampling based on percentage or other qualification criteria

These tools provide mining and power generation operators with visibility and control throughout the supply chain.

Maximum Efficiency Through Automation

With RFID‑based unattended weighing, a truck’s only stop within the plant is at the scale itself. Data collection occurs automatically, eliminating manual intervention.

Customers have reported dramatic efficiency gains, with some sites doubling—or even quadrupling—throughput after implementing ILS unattended weighing solutions.

Built for High‑Volume Mining Operations

ILS mining industry solutions combine software, hardware, and automation to deliver reliable, scalable systems that improve:

• Throughput
• Accuracy
• Safety
• Contract compliance
• Operational efficiency

These systems are proven in some of the most demanding bulk material environments in the world.