The Next Level In Forklift Onboard Weighing
The Next Level in Onboard Weighing
Throughout North America material handling dealers, OEM’s and end users in hundreds of different industries have come o know and rely on SkidWeigh ED2’s. It is the industry standard in onboard forklift scales because of its unrivaled durability, patented SkidWeigh technology, custom swiss made pressure transducers and its time over time proven accuracy. That along with the ED2’s quick and easy 2 hour install as well as its simple lift and weigh operation make it the go to for the North American market. Now evolving into the SkidWeigh Classic SC series with an even more rugged and compact design the SC series is clearly the onboard scale of choice. However, many dealers don’t know that IVDT designs and manufacturers the SkidWeigh Plus ED3 and ED4 series onboard forklift scale. These platforms are designed to provide end users with more options with regards to productivity and safety data. More does not mean complicated and the SkidWeigh Plus ED3 is just as convenient and simple to install and use as all IVDT designed systems.

Simple Means Easy Integration
While the number of options that are available to material handling dealers and end users are numerous the simplicity of the onboard scales lies in the modular design. The modular design allows for only the options that are important to the business to be applied when needed. This means that the conversation between the selling dealer and the end user is focused and specific to the solution as the application requires. In addition, it means that the end user only pays for what is needed, not what is built in. Just as simple to install and operate IVDT offers the material handling industry a second level onboard scale platform that is one of a kind with the following options.
- Weigh Scale: The same SkidWeigh technology as the ED/SC with industry leading accuracy and simplicity. With the ability to provide the following in desired combination.
- Accumulative Totaling: Ability to add multiple weights. Overload Notification: Set to warn operators when a weigh threshold is surpassed.
- Tare Function: Provides net weight when container or bin weight is input.
- Parts Counts: Calculates the number of parts in a load based on weight.
- Waybill Function: Option to add a load identifier for data record.
- Real Time Clock: All records recorded or exported are time stamped for record detail.
- Start Time: Captures and displays the time the system is activated.
- Operator ID: System records the numerical assignment of the operator.
- Keypad: 3-digit code to identify operator.
- RFID: Utilize card or fob to identify operator.
- OSHA Safety Check: Pre-shift safety check in accordance with safety compliance.
- Impact Detection: High and low impact detection and notification.
- Vehicle Utilization: Provides metrics on vehicle usage and downtime reasons.
- Bluetooth Module: Allows for the wireless connection of printer and scanner options.
- USB: ED3 and ED4 onboard scales offer an USB option to back up and or export data.
- RF Base Station: In combination with IVDT’s Base Station the ED4 connects to a network via an IP address and a SMTP mail server to deliver valuable data in real time and access it directly from your computer terminal. A live LAN webpage allows for the ability to create report enquiries removed from the vehicle. No monthly fees.
When your customer or business requires additional data or demand in an onboard weighing system, IVDT has options that fit easily into almost all industries that use forklifts. As businesses are faced with improvement challenges in both productivity due diligence and safety accountability and material handling dealers are tasked to respond, IVDT has options that are right for you.


