Category Archives: General

One Key Feature to Look For in Your Medical Scales: Connectivity

When facilities look to purchase new medical scales, some buyers may ask: “Does the product have connectivity?” When a device has “connectivity” it means the product can send data to another device, such as a vital sign monitor or a PC. This connection to another device can work in variety of ways such as integration… Read More: One Key Feature to Look For in Your Medical Scales:… »

Grain Testing Scales for Sample Houses

Grain testing scales are essential tools used in agricultural sampling houses for coops, large farms, and the food processing industry to determine the quality and value of grain. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of their use and requirements for legal-for-trade classification: Sample Collection Grain samples are typically collected by a probe while the grain is loaded… Read More: Grain Testing Scales for Sample Houses »

The Return of the Digital Smart Sectional Controller (DSSC)

Back in September 2010, Thurman Scale originally released the Digital Smart Sectional Controller (DSSC) for converting Mettler® DigiTOL® scales to Intalogix. In July of 2018, the DSSC went End of Life (EoL) due to several electronic components used in the design no longer being available. However, recently Thurman has been able to source components to… Read More: The Return of the Digital Smart Sectional Controller (DSSC) »

5 Reasons You Should Consider Hydrostatic Cells for Your Next Tank, Hopper, Silo, or Vessel Weighing Application

Most of the time when you think about tank scales or hopper style scales you often think of load cell mounts or weigh modules with strain gauge load cells placed under the vessel. But in today’s entry we take a look at a few of the advantages of using a hydraulic load cell instead. Out… Read More: 5 Reasons You Should Consider Hydrostatic Cells for Your Next… »