Oil pressure weighing system for forklifts

Discover the RAVAS RCS-PLUS

With oil pressure sensor 
The RCS-PLUS weighs by measuring the pressure in the hydraulic lift system of the forklift truck, via an oil pressure sensor on the valve block. The heavier the load, the higher the oil temperature and pressure. The software translates both measurements into an accurate weight indication of the load on the forks. 

Accurate weight determination 
The RAVAS RCS-PLUS provides accurate weighing with a scale section of 2kg, 5kg or 10kg depending on maximum capacity. The weighing system has a maximum deviation of 0.2% from the weighing capacity. 

Standard up to 10,000kg 
The RCS-PLUS is available as standard with a weighing capacity of 2,500kg, 5,000kg or 10,000kg. 

Weighing using oil pressure

How does the RCS-PLUS work?

The operator lifts a load to the reference height of about 80 cm above the floor. He then presses a button on the indicator, and the system automatically lowers the fork carriage and forks about 15 cm. During this controlled lowering, the display counts down while the software calculates the weight and displays it on the display. 

The RCS-PLUS has a dynamic zero value. This value reflects the oil pressure in the hydraulic circuit of the mast when the forks are not loaded. After the forks are unloaded, the display returns to zero, giving the operator current information about a possible deviation from the calibrated zero point during operation.  

Elgar Feddema - Commercial Director RAVAS

"The RAVAS RCS-PLUS is suitable for control weighing from a forklift, such as, goods acceptance, determining shipping weights, preventing overloading, inventory, stock control and more." 

Customer story

Weighing with the RAVAS RCS-PLUS

NedTrain, responsible for maintenance and storage of train parts for the NS, previously faced costly fines due to regularly overloading trucks. This problem was solved by the purchase of RCS-PLUS systems, installed on STILL forklifts. With these accurate hydraulic weighing systems, the weight of parts is now precisely measured before they are loaded, ensuring correct freight data and preventing overloading. 

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Technical specifications

The RCS-PLUS is an accurate and user-friendly hydraulic weighing system, equipped with modern technology for Wi-Fi communication. 

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Tech Specs Preview RCS PLUS EN
Weighing capacity
2.500, 5.000 or 10.000 kg
Graduation multirange
2 - 10kg
Max. tolerance
0,2% of the load lifted
Protection class
IP65/NEMA 4
Display
LCD, digit height 18 mm

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