Maybe you were driving by a weigh station and saw a bunch of semi-trucks in line waiting to drive over the scale or perhaps your company owns a 70 foot long truck scale. Or, maybe you are curious about buying a truck scale to weigh your vehicles. Either way, you’ve probably wondered at some point… Read More »
One subject that comes up every so often is the idea of using multiple brands of scale equipment in one scale system. Can you do this? The answer is yes (in most situations) For most standard weighing scenarios you can use various scale manufacturers weighing equipment. So, for example, we can put a Rice Lake… Read More »
A common question that many folks are curious about is, can my scale be repaired? Or sometimes it’s framed by cost considerations, and then the question becomes, is it worth having my scale repaired? Most of the time the answer is yes to scale repairs. Your weighing scale can be repaired. If your weight scale… Read More »
A parts counting scale is an amazing item. The amount of time savings that one of these devices provides end users is truly remarkable. Most of the time when folks are using a counting scale, they have the instructions or they just know how to use the scale, since they’ve been using the scale for… Read More »
We recommend having your pallet scale checked on a regular basis. That is a service that we provide all the time. We have state certified scale technicians and our test weights are certified each year at the state lab. But let’s say that you are a new company or perhaps you are one of those… Read More »
From a scale company perspective, when we hear the question, why does the number on the scale fluctuate so much? There are several answers below that could be true. When we define the word fluctuate, the definition is: rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. Sometimes the word fluctuation can be used interchangeably with… Read More »
Accuracy is Important Commercial fishing is considered one of the most dangerous occupations, where normal working conditions include storms, fog, wind and tumultuous waters. Not only do the fishermen themselves need to withstand these harsh environments, they also need equipment fit for severe working conditions. Rice Lake delivers robust weighing equipment such as crane scales,… Read More »
Does it make sense for you to pay extra and purchase the option for galvanizing your truck scale? Honestly, I haven’t given galvanizing a whole lot of thought in the past since everyone is so focused on truck scale prices and lowering the upfront costs. However, if you could come up with a process (Galvanizing)… Read More »
Purchasing a truck scale can be a challenging project. There are numerous options to consider. Much like choosing options for a car, your truck scale can be customized to fit your specific needs and requirements. Listed below are a number of standard options to consider when ordering your new truck scale. Sight Rail / Guide… Read More »
You will often see an intermediate bulk container (IBC) tote bin or tank in various locations around industrial settings. And, in a lot of cases, customers are looking for IBC Tote scale options which would allow them to weigh those tanks and keep track of what is inside. Before we get too far along, what… Read More »