Low profile units offer simple installation with minimal foundation requirements while pit type installations are often the best choice for use in severe climates or when grain is to be discharged out of the truck onto a conveyor mounted beneath the scale platform. Multiple platform units are used to simultaneously measure the truck’s axle weights while obtaining its total weight as well. Service, calibration & maintenance is also available. Please visit the truck scales section today.

Ultimately, will it save your company money by not buying a scale and just “guessing” the weights for shipping? Will you really be more efficient and reduce labor cost by constantly driving to/from and loading and/or unloading a Floor Scale verses buying a mobile Fork Lift Scale or pallet jack scale? In today’s economy saving money and spending wisely is important. You need to consult with scale experts who can recommend the best weighing solution for your business. The right tool for you may be something as simple as adding a UPS shipping scale to your shipping process or it may be buying a 70 foot long truck scale is just what you really need. Sometimes all it takes is one transaction to challenge the freight company and the difference in charges almost pays for the scale.

The CLS has a 5,000 lb capacity that is electronically and mechanically supported by two 5,000 lb stainless steel load cells and mechanical overload protection. The centering pin is welded directly to the scale instead of using mounting bolts that often break. The welded centering pin ensures proper alignment and prevents the scale from sliding laterally off the forklift. This design promotes scale longevity and accuracy.  The scale features a reinforced cover plate to protect the load cells and junction box from debris or damage. The indicator’s sleek stainless steel enclosure and a two-piece mounting assembly with vibration isolators increase durability. With Rice Lake’s Cargo Lift Scale, simply drive up, lift, secure and power up the ready-to-work system.

Due to the unique engineering and manufacturing capability at our suppliers facility in Terre Haute, Indiana; we are adept at providing special designs at standard pricing, usually with only 3 to 4 week lead times.

Examples of these applications would be:
Floor Scale for Underneath a stretch-wrap machine for weighing and wrapping capability
Fitting an existing pit with an odd sized platform
Special loading requirements, such as weighing steel coils or tanks
Floor scale in place of separate tank mounts for greater accuracy and reduced costs– especially in commercial weighing applications requiring Weights and Measures approvals
Unusual platform sizes to accomodate carts or vehicles with large wheelbases
Space restrictions, such as Commercial Laundries where floor space is at a premium
Height issues– either higher or lower than standard design

Once the conversation with the customer ended, I visited the “other website” and here is what I found.  The product that the customer was comparing against mine was quite a bit less expensive and it did seem to do the same type of task as my product. However, there are a couple of things I wanted to mention about this little exchange.

The “other” website shows the item, shows pictures, describes it etc….however, there is never one mention of who the manufacturer is.  Why is that?  The customer on the phone also mentioned that the salesman he talked to said the item would last for as long as you needed it to.  I’m not going to throw a fellow salesman under the bus, but salespeople can say all kinds of things.  Based on the type of product that was discussed, I don’t know if I would state that the product would last “as long as you needed it to”.  I also noticed while browsing through this “other” website that they seem to intentionally mislabel or use models that are slightly incorrect throughout their website.  For example, a mfg. model# SP1000 becomes a SB1000 on their website.  Why is that?  Are they trying to deceive customers? 

The title of this entry is Quality vs. Price.  The customer who called in today seemingly was sold on the other company’s product because of the low price and the salesman.  Sadly, this probably happens more frequently that any of us realize. As we all are finding out with the internet, some folks will say/do anything to make a sale and move boxes. Price is not always the most important factor…don’t forget the old saying “you get what you pay for”.  At Central Carolina Scale, we sell only the best weigh scales we know of.  The scales are made by the best companies in the weighing industry. Quality and value are always at the top of our list of must haves. That’s why we carry names like Cardinal Scale, Doran, Digi, Rice Lake Weighing, GSE, Thurman, Intercomp, B-Tek, Pennsylvania, CAS, Ohaus…..get the picture?  We don’t hide the mfg from you. We don’t tell you what you want to hear — we tell you the facts. We will recommend the product that you need, which may/may not be what you want to hear.  So if you want to hear the truth and get good solid product info and recommendations, give us a try.  Otherwise, good luck on the ”other” sites and hope you get what’s in the picture!

 Our wrestling scale lineup is as strong as ever with the W series of digital scales. We also have some exciting new digital indicators coming out this year, pallet jack scales, etc… Be sure to visit our site often in 2007. Have a happy and safe new year!

The truck itself features: 2.9″ lowered for height, sealed ball bearings throughout, bearings at all pivots can be lubricated easily, hard chrome plated ram and piston, urethane seals and wipers, ball thrust steering and foot release. Also the high quality leak proof pump assures maintenance free service.

In addition, it stands at an overall height of 20inches, providing a large and easily accessible clean out. With an up to 14-foot-wide loading area it delivers greater safety and faster processing, allowing your operation to run at full potential. In order to meet the growing need for flexibility, the SURVIVOR EZ incorporates a modular design that is expandable. As traffic patterns change or your business grows, it can be relocated easily and quickly.

Cardinal EPR SERIES Low-Profile Pitless TRUCK SCALES … Over 70 years of scale design expertise are incorporated into these scales. Interlocking yoke and pin means fast, “No-Bolt” assembly; easy access to load cells and wiring makes installation and maintenance a snap. Installation is not only fast and easy, but also inexpensive. Select from a wide variety of popular capacities and platform sizes available in both Cardinal’s checkered steel deck or the pour-in-place concrete deck models.Choose an EPR with either a concrete deck or steel deck.

Thurman’s 8530 and 8540 are electronic truck scales that feature a low profile, side rail design. The 8530 Series features a durable concrete deck and the 8540 Series is equipped with a rugged steel deck design. Both can be used with either standard analog instruments or digital instrumentation with Intalogix Technology.