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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Well Designed Interfaces Enhances Industrial Scales

A scale is a measurement device. It is engineered to provide accurate weight information. Depending on the items to be weighed, the scale type may be a small bench or laboratory scale, or a larger drum or platform scale, or for even larger items, may be a floor scale or crane scale. In all of [...]
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Internet Communication For Industrial Scales

In almost every type of industry, a variety of different types of industrial scales are used for the measurement of weight. Most often, the operator of the scale will use the weight information directly. This may be for the purpose of filling containers, pails, cylinders or tanks. It may be to note the weight of [...]
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Industrial Floor Scales

A pallet is an ideal device for helping move large quantities of industrial equipment. Standard size pallets are usually about 48” x 40”. They are often constructed of wood. Recently, many pallets are being manufactured from plastic to provide excellent characteristics for re-use. They are designed so that they may be easily moved by using [...]
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Intrinsically Safe Scales

It would be ideal if every industrial environment was completely safe. Unfortunately, there are many industrial situations where hazardous materials are used. This is the situation where many common solvents are used or manufactured. There are a wide variety of chemicals which may explode in the presence of a spark or may ignite in the [...]
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