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Industrial Strength Low Profile Platform Scales
Weighing heavy items in an industrial environment call for an industrial scale that is both rugged, and easy to use. It is interesting to consider how many different types of items must be weighed within almost any manufacturing or distributing organization. These can include cartons of finished products, individual assemblies or components, pails or drums [...]
Drum Scales used for Automatic Filling
Millions of drums are filled with thousands of different types of materials. Almost every industry uses 55 gallon drums to store and transport liquids, slurries and powders. This includes the food industry for storage of ingredients and finished products. The pharmaceutical industry uses drums of materials throughout their operations. Almost any commercial or industrial facility [...]
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Alpaca Scales used for Dual Purposes
Alpacas are animals that are closely related to llamas, and less closely related to camels. They originated in South America, especially in the Andes Mountains where their meat, and more importantly, the fiber from their coats was highly prized. Alpacas are raised by thousands of breeders, owners and small farmers in the United States. The [...]
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Parts Counting Scales Provide Superior Accuracy
Counting parts by weight is an efficient means of determining inventory levels. Any item that is consistent in weight may be counted by a parts counting scale. These items can include standard industrial hardware, such as fasteners, washers and clips. Electronic devices are another perfect item to count by weight. A good parts counting scale [...]
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Problems Solved with Custom Weighing Systems
Most industrial weighing problems may be solved by using a standard industrial scale. If you need to know how many parts are in a container, you can use a parts counting scale. If you need to know how much material is on a pallet, it can be weighed on a floor scale. And if you [...]
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Industrial Scales Calculate Flow Rates
Scales are used to measure weight. Flow meters are used to measure the rate of flow of a liquid or gas. But in some situations, it is possible to utilize a high quality industrial scale to perform both functions. Sometimes this may be done for the purpose of saving the cost of the flow meter. [...]
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Precision Scales without Premium Cost
Many different kinds of industrial measurement devices are used to obtain information that is used during an industrial process. This may be an electronic thermometer to keep track of temperatures while mixing chemicals. Or a flowmeter to measure the amount of liquid that has been dispensed. Or a pressure transducer to keep track of pressure [...]
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Accurate Industrial Weighing Using Bench Scales