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Platform Scales for Light Aircraft Contents
On a typical commercial jet, on any typical flight, there are some thin people and some heavier people. Some are traveling just for the day and are only taking along hand luggage and some are traveling for weeks with a number of large suitcases. Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration have done studies to determine [...]
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Accurate Paint Mixing Requires Accurate Scales
Any situation that requires accurate colors can present a difficult problem. The human eye is an excellent instrument for detecting differences in color between items. Very slight changes in the color itself, or in the brightness or saturation of a color can be seen. It is for these reasons that paints must be formulated very [...]
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OEM Designs Require Custom Weighing Applications
Unfortunately, the solution to every problem is not the same. If it was, we would only have to solve an issue once, and all our problems would vanish. That also holds true when referring to industrial scales and weighing requirements. Most situations that require something to be weighed can be solved by going to a [...]
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Scales Sort Animals for Optimal Weight Gain
Animals that are raised for their meat are bred to be efficient in the conversion of feed into meat. Especially with the increased costs of corn and grains, it is important to carefully monitor the weight gain of the animal. Furthermore, for certain farm animals, such as pigs, it is desirable for all of the [...]
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Hazardous Waste Monitored with Electronic Scales
Due to the hazardous nature of medical wastes, it is necessary for them to be handled in ways that are safe. Many different collection devices are available to receive hypodermic needles. Secure waste receptacles can accept bandage materials, surgery accessories, gloves, tubing and other similar types of items. There are also specialty containers for tissue [...]
Remotely Monitor Industrial Scales
A factory floor or manufacturing facility may include many types of industrial scales, including bench scales, parts counting scales, platform scales, drum scales and floor scales. Each of these electronic scales performs specific functions for the people using these instruments. They may read the weight information directly from the digital indicator. The data may be [...]
Wheelchair Scales help Patients
People who are wheelchair bound experience many limitations. It is often difficult to move through homes and buildings. Transportation can require special arrangements. Self care, including the preparation of food, dressing, and other every day activities can be a challenge. Furthermore, many people who use wheelchairs have a variety of medical issues. It is often [...]
Platform scales measure flow rates
It is very common to use a platform scale to weigh the contents of a tank or drum of liquid. This type of industrial scale includes a platform that is large enough to accommodate a 55 gallon drum, or even larger tanks. Typically the digital scale will incorporate four load sensors, so that the position [...]
Industrial Scales Monitor Contents of Cylinders