Author Archives: Scale Man

Buy an Adam Equinox Balance, Get a $75 Gift Card (Limited Time Offer)

Adam Equipment is running a limited-time special on the Equinox balance range, rewarding  customers with a $75 rebate (via gift card) when you purchase any Equinox semi-micro, analytical or precision balance from an authorized Adam dealer like Central Carolina Scale. SEMI MICRO & ANALYTICAL BALANCES Adam Equinox analytical balances provide outstanding precision to laboratory settings… Read More »

How Do I Troubleshoot a Pallet Scale? (Floor Scale)

YOUR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE FOR INDUSTRIAL FLOOR SCALES Pallet scales typically take a lot of wear and tear every single day. Some of it is expected and some of it goes overboard. Of course floor scale users are supposed to “place” or “set” pallets on the scale platform. However, in the real world “placing” is… Read More »

Shopping for Scales on the Internet Based on Low Price

Everyone Loves a Great Deal Just about everybody considers “price” to be a very important part of their buying decision. We’ve actually discussed this concept of price versus quality on this blog many times over the years. The challenge is that sometimes the line is blurred between quality and low quality. Many of us frequent… Read More »

4 Tips To Avoid Costly Maintenance for Your Large Industrial Scales

Scales are the backbone of any business, and key to the quality and marketability of your products. However, improper care of your scale can lead to inaccuracies and even severe damage over time. To avoid expensive maintenance costs, there are few methods you can use to ensure your scale is both long-lasting and accurate. 1.… Read More »

What Are the Different Types of Load Cell Cables?

Responsible for channeling both power and communication between the load cells and the indicator, load cell cables are an integral part of building a custom scale. Though not just any cable will work. See, load cell cables are selected based on the distance between the two parts, as well as certain environmental conditions like temperature,… Read More »

What do you think? Airlines Might Weigh Passengers…

Subject: Aircraft Weight and Balance Control Airlines could soon require some passengers to step on the digital weigh scale or provide their weight before boarding the airplane. The initiative, which was described in a recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory, attempts to provide new data on average passenger weights as the current numbers allegedly don’t… Read More »

How Do You Calibrate a Scale?

Scales are an essential tool for your business. Over time, scales can be subjected to wear or exposure to damaging elements, leading to errors and losses in accuracy. These malfunctions can result in further issues down the line with your shipments and products and should be addressed as soon as possible. Scale calibration is the… Read More »