Category Archives: Load Cells

IS YOUR TRUCK SCALE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM DIRT, GRIT, AND GRIME? ARE YOUR LOAD CELLS EXPOSED TO WATER?

SmartCell® digital load cells provide many layers of protection against damage from water and debris. The SmartCell’s construction, placement, and ingress-blocking technology keep water and grime from damaging the load cells. • As part of the axis® frictionless centering system that is provided, SmartCell® digital load cells are moved from an exposed area near the… Read More: IS YOUR TRUCK SCALE SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM DIRT, GRIT,… »

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE PURCHASING A TRUCK SCALE

Over the next few blog entries, we are going to take a look at a few of the reasons why Cardinal’s ARMOR® Digital Truck Scale arguably provides the best return on investment. Cardinal Scale’s all-around innovative truck scale and load cell design provides the most protection against circumstances—seen and unforeseen. The combination of Cardinal Scale’s… Read More: QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER BEFORE PURCHASING A TRUCK SCALE »

Answering Your Questions About Truck Scale Load Cells & Mounting Systems

The majority of this article is provided by Rice Lake Weighing Systems. We have also added a few insights and thoughts of our own as well. What is a Load Cell? A load cell, also commonly referred to as a transducer, converts a mechanical force into an electrical signal. Basically, the load cell bends slightly… Read More: Answering Your Questions About Truck Scale Load Cells & Mounting… »

Brewery and Beverage Manufacturing Equipment Co. Uses Cardinal Scales in Process and Packaging

In the case study below, we take a look at how a brewery and beverage company that manufacturers equipment for that industry, uses Cardinal Scale equipment in its process. The company that is featured in the case study chose Cardinal products for various reasons, one important reason was the wide range of products that Cardinal… Read More: Brewery and Beverage Manufacturing Equipment Co. Uses Cardinal Scales in… »

Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Digital Scales

Food safety is extremely important to all of us. In today’s ultra competitive and fast paced world, it’s imperative that we have laws in place to ensure that the food we eat is as safe as possible. We hope the article below helps you better understand information about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Ultimately… Read More: Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and Digital Scales »

Benefits of Cardinal Digital Truck Scales

Cardinal Armor series Smartcell digital truck scales have several distinct benefits to you, the customer. First there is the heavy duty weighbridge design the Cardinal Armor digital truck scale uses. For example, the steel deck has (12) 12 inch eye beams across the scale but most important is there’s no moving parts under the scale.… Read More: Benefits of Cardinal Digital Truck Scales »

I Want To Buy A Scale That Is Made In The United States of America.

The title of this blog post sounds simple enough, right? Many customers are interested in purchasing lots of different items that are made in America versus buying items made in China and other countries. But, I would like to ask you a question… What exactly do you consider “Made in America”? The reason I bring… Read More: I Want To Buy A Scale That Is Made In… »

Installing Load Cells on Suspended Hoppers or Tanks

If you have a hopper or tank in your facility, one great way to accurately keep track of its contents is to weigh it. The ITCM Series modules utilize several Rice Lake Weighing Systems components (mounting hardware, load cells, junction box) to provide an unmatched level of performance in suspended tank and hopper weighing applications… Read More: Installing Load Cells on Suspended Hoppers or Tanks »