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 »
The following is a case study provided by Cardinal Scale Manufacturing. The specs on this installation are as follows: twin digital YUKON off-road truck scales (for haul trucks weighing up to 300 tons) and a Satellite 825D indicator connected to a long-range RFID tag reader for completely-unattended data transactions. The system consists of two checkered… Read More: Large Vehicle Scale Case Study »
Beginning January 1, 2020, Class F calibration weights will no longer be sold for legal metrology use. According to the newly updated NIST Handbook 105-1 (2019), new weights for use as field standards placed into service for weights and measures use after this date must comply with all of the requirements of NIST Handbook 105-1… Read More: Upcoming Changes to NIST Handbook 105-1 Requirements for Class F… »
Hemp, or industrial hemp, is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. It is one of the fastest growing plants and was one of the first plants to be spun into usable fiber 10,000 years ago, according to Wikipedia Below are a… Read More: Using Scales to Weigh Industrial Hemp »
During the final quarter of the calendar year, many businesses will look to reduce their annual tax bill to Uncle Sam. We encourage you to check out the benefits of IRS Section 179. Section 179 allows customers to purchase or finance (lease to own) capital equipment up to $ 1,000,000, and be able to deduct… Read More: Maximize Your Money with Scale Purchase »
When most potential customers seek a vehicle scale that also performs diagnostics, they often think of truck scales that use digital load cells. Digital load cells require A/D cards to be placed in every load cell to obtain diagnostic information. Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ iQUBE², however, conducts A/D conversion at the junction box rather than… Read More: Consider iQUBE² as a Digital Truck Scale Solution »
Rice Lake Weighing SCT-1100 and SCT-2200 signal conditioning weight transmitter is a small, DIN-mounted indicator featuring theoretical or weight calibration and an easy-to-navigate menu. SCT-1100/2200 Advanced Series Signal Conditioning Weight Transmitters Theoretical calibration: Enter deadload or capture zero with theoretical calibration, which is ideal for use in environments where traditional calibration isn’t practical. Quick-start setup… Read More: Upgrade to Rice Lake Advanced Weight Transmitter »
A remote scale system uses two weight indicators to allow users to access scale functions without having physical access to the primary indicator, or “local” indicator. Historically, to create a remote scale system, a technician needed to add a second weight indicator to a scale and run the load cell signal to both indicators. Only… Read More: How to Create a Remote Scale System »
Quality truck scale accessories increase efficiencies and optimize the flow of trucks in and out of your plant. Knowing exactly which truck scale accessories will complement your current operations can help you better select an overall truck scale system and manufacturer. Refer to your site planning flow map to see where an accessory can speed… Read More: Popular Truck Scale Accessories to Consider »
Model 770AW -RO designed and built to accommodate Heavy Duty Roll Off Dumpster. Size 24′ X 10′ X 6″ Capacity 60K (60,000#). / 40K CLC Optional: Ramps or Bumper Guards Side Rails Back Stop ( 3′ )- 1/2 “Smooth Steel Platform Plates on each side of scale platform. Center plates (4′)- 1/4″ Smooth Steel removable… Read More: Model 770AW -RO RollOff Dumpster Weighing Application »