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Rice Lake’s New iDimension® Pallet Dimensioning System

Rice Lake, Wis.—Rice Lake Weighing Systems has launched a new pallet dimensioning system specifically designed for over-length freight. The iDimension LTL XL uses advanced sensing technology to capture Legal for Trade measurements in seconds.

Rice Lake’s New iDimension® Pallet Dimensioning System
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By DC Velocity StaffOct 11, 2022
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The iDimension LTL XL accurately measures freight up to 12 feet long, 8 feet wide and 8 feet tall, helping shippers avoid fees and expensive chargebacks for extra-long freight that may be misclassified with improper dimensions.

Optional high-resolution cameras provide images for freight identification, damage assessment and shipment tracking. The operator display on the iDimension LTL XL provides immediate feedback to forklift or pallet jack operators, indicating freight dimensions and system status.

Learn more about how Rice Lake’s iDimension LTL XL can increase efficiency in logistics processes.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is family-owned and has been manufacturing and distributing weight-related products since 1946. Today, Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a global leader in the weighing industry, providing innovative weighing, measuring and process control systems.

https://www.ricelake.com/products/idimension-ltl-xl-pallet-dimensioning-system/
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