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… »
The Rice Lake Weighing Systems 920i digital weight indicator has been an extremely successful indicator. It’s been utilized in thousands of different applications with accurate and reliable results. But as we all know things change and technology improves. So Rice Lake is making a few updates to the 920i which should allow it to continue… Read More: Important Changes to Rice Lake 920i Display & CPU Board »
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 »
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 »
When it comes to buying a 70 foot long truck scale, there are about a half dozen key ingredients to think about. If you don’t look at these important factors it could lead to increased scale down time, increased costs and overall dissatisfaction with your scale purchase. Don’t let that happen, be sure to look… Read More: 70 ft Truck Scales for Sale – What You Need… »
Roughdeck floor scales manufactured by Rice Lake Weighing Systems in Wisconsin are simply the strongest and most accurate floor scales available. These Made in USA heavy-duty scales are built tough from start to finish and lives up to its name with a superior structural design which has proven so durable that each Roughdeck carries a… Read More: Rice Lake Roughdeck Floor Scales Are Built in America &… »
Have you seen the latest pricing and billing strategies utilized by large shipping carriers like FedEx®, UPS® and DHL®? In order to more accurately reflect billable weight, these large freight carriers are now determining shipment pricing based on either dimensioning or actual weight — whichever is greater. If you’re shipping quite a few boxes each… Read More: Are You Ready for the Latest Changes in Billable Weight… »
The standard truck in/out functionality of the Rice Lake 720i is very effective. But with a little bit of programming, the 720i can do a lot more including customer or material reports. The standard truck in/out modes are used to handle multiple truck ID numbers and weights. Truck IDs can be up to 16 alphanumeric… Read More: Rice Lake 720i Weight Indicator – Reports, Customers, Transactions »
In emergency situations, often the response time is crucial. Many medical clinics are open almost always and they need scales that are designed to operate accurately and reliably. That’s why many hospitals and doctors offices choose Rice Lake Weighing Systems products. The Rice Lake brand of scales are designed to be reliable and dependable for… Read More: Weight Check in Emergency Medical Situations »
Often customers who have printers connected to their scales will ask us about preventive maintenance for keeping their ticket and thermal printers in good working order. Below are a few tips to consider. There are a few things to consider when it comes to keeping your scale printer in good working order. Some of the key factors to consider include the… Read More: Advice For Keeping your Ticket & Thermal Printers in Good… »