We get this question all the time and it’s a fair question. What makes one weighing scale better quality than another? Sure, it can be worded a little differently like why is one scale priced so much higher than the other, even though they look identical? The answers can vary from scale type to scale… Read More: What Makes a Weighing Scale Better Quality than Another? »
What is a Weight Transmitter and what exactly does a Weight Transmitter do? Weight transmitters or signal conditioning transmitters are specifically designed to be DIN rail mountable and seamlessly integrate weight data into PLC systems. Some of these transmitters are built with the ability to accept four independent scales or four load cell inputs. The… Read More: Weight Transmitters for Process Control & PLC Connections »
When you think of the triple beam balance, you probably remember it from science class in school. You probably remember an accurate and dependable weighing scale that could operate with no battery and now 110 VAC power. But it’s been awhile and you may be wondering how to use a triple beam balance? We’ll show… Read More: How to Use a Triple Beam Balance »
The article below is courtesy of Mr. Boon Lim who has been involved in the weighing industry for many years. It really hammers home the points that we have been trying to discuss with customers for literally decades! There are differences in quality between certain brands of scales. We’ve discussed this numerous times over the… Read More: Dangers of Buying Certain “Cheap” Scales Online »
Just like any tool or device that generates revenue for your business, a high quality truck scale should perform reliably for many years. But, with many years of use comes years of changing seasons. And, in many areas throughout the United States, a truck scale may be affected by winter weather conditions such as extreme… Read More: Ways to Clean & Protect Your Truck Scale from Snow… »
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 »
You can step on a scale at the doctors office or buy fresh produce off a scale at the farmers market. Either way the scale you are looking at includes a load cell inside. But, how exactly does that load cell work? What does a load cell do? How does a load cell send weight… Read More: How Does a Load Cell Work? »
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 »