{"id":2164,"date":"2021-11-22T11:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T18:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/?p=2164"},"modified":"2023-01-16T09:43:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:43:07","slug":"stock-replacement-scale-parts-to-minimize-unplanned-downtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/22\/stock-replacement-scale-parts-to-minimize-unplanned-downtime\/","title":{"rendered":"Stock Replacement Scale Parts to Minimize Unplanned Downtime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our local scale calibration and repair<\/em> customers throughout the central sections of North Carolina are very important to us. We typically stock 90%+ of the standard replacement scale parts<\/a> that they may need.<\/p>\n

However, if you have certain types of scales that aren’t as common or if you have a large number of scales or load cells at your facility… then it can be a smart strategy to keep some spare parts on hand to minimize any downtime. Call us today (919) 776-7737<\/strong> to determine what replacement scale parts and hardware<\/a> you need.<\/p>\n

\u200bIf your business relies heavily on your scale(s), then it\u2019s imperative to stock some spare parts to minimize unplanned downtime. Downtime can be a real problem. Especially for certain businesses and at certain times.<\/p>\n

Our suggestion is to contact our scale repair & service department<\/a> and discuss your scales and down time and identify any spare parts that are really important or any spare parts that are difficult to obtain.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, customers often don\u2019t think about downtime and potential failures until it\u2019s too late. This year, we’ve seen some scales that were down for weeks while they wait for replacement parts to arrive from the manufacturer.\u00a0 This is why we encourage you to contact us to determine what items you need to stock.<\/p>\n

Supply Chain Issues & Longer Lead Times!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You’ve likely experienced this in your business and we certainly have as well.\u00a0 Between rising prices and labor shortages and continued medical issues, it’s greatly affected the manufacturing and logistics industries. We have seen parts that used to be a 2 day lead time, turn into a 2 month lead time. This is why it’s important to contact us today and discuss what item(s) you need to stock so you can experience the least amount of down time as possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These are real concerns that in the past we haven’t had to think much about. However, with certain lead times at record levels… it just makes good sense to plan.<\/p>\n

How much money could you potentially lose if your scale is shut down for a couple weeks?\u00a0 What about a couple of months?\u00a0 When you think about it in those terms, if can sometimes lessen the burden of spending a few thousand dollars to keep some spare scale parts on your shelf.\u00a0<\/p>\n