Using vehicle scales at a rail freight logistics facility is important for a variety of reasons, including cost savings, safety, and efficiency. Below, we will explore these reasons in more detail. Rail service has an amazing history of fueling this country’s overall economic growth by moving freight across the country. But if you think about… Read More: Importance of Vehicle Scales at a Rail Logistics Facility »
We’re going to discuss something that many folks wonder about the first couple of times they are tasked with buying scales. What Does it Mean when you see 5000 x 1 on a Scale? If you’ve done any research at all online for scales, you’ve probably seen something written like 5000 x 1, or perhaps… Read More: What Does 5000 x 1 Mean? Scale Capacity x Readability »
The waste industry demands heavy-duty scale equipment that is built to survive long periods of service and harsh environments. From truck scales and onboard weighing systems to digital weight indicators and scale controllers, we have several heavy-duty weighing products ideal for the waste industry. Using scales at a solid waste facility is important for a… Read More: Importance of Vehicle Scales at Solid Waste Facilities »
A truck scale is a rather large purchase for many businesses. In many cases, whether you choose a 70×11 legal for trade truck scale, or portable truck scales, or portable axle scales… Once these items are purchased and installed on a concrete foundation, it’s likely going to cost over $100,000 when it’s all said and… Read More: Truck Scale Manufacturers You Need to Consider »
We’re going to try & help you understand all the truck scale terminology that you need to know. Especially if you’re new to truck scales. So let’s say your business has decided to purchase a truck scale in order to determine accurate and reliable vehicle weight for your application. That’s great! Understanding fundamental truck scale… Read More: Truck Scale Basics & Terminology You Need to Know »
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: How Accurate are Truck Scales? »
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: Is it Worth the Extra Cost to Galvanize Your Next… »
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: Truck Scale Options & Accessories You Should Consider »
Probably somewhere around 3/4 of our truck scale customers choose the steel deck truck scale, but in case you’re curious about purchasing a truck scale with a concrete deck, please keep reading to see which is better for your needs. With a steel deck truck scale, once the foundation is in place, the installation process… Read More: Concrete Deck Truck Scale or Steel Deck? Which should I… »
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 Are the Different Types of Load Cell Cables? »