UK-based Straightpoint (UK) Ltd., a manufacturer of force measurement, load monitoring and suspended weighing load cells, has launched what it claimed to be the first off-the-shelf wireless centre of gravity system of its type in the world.

The technology is ideal for helping to ascertain the weight and centre of gravity of large structures or items with an uneven weight distribution. It produces a centre of gravity report through readings taken via the wireless dongle and PC software, which is connected to up to eight wireless compressive load cells.

As the tool is wireless, it is quicker and safer than a cable-led system and it can be used on items up to 4,000 tonnes in weight. It can ensure the safe lifting and unloading of items that do not have an evenly distributed weight, particularly useful in the offshore market.