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Large Loads Weighed on Floor Scales
A floor scale is a type of industrial scale that is usually used to weigh large items. This type of electronic scale can have a capacity ranging from about 2500 lb, up to a capacity of 20,000 lb. A typical platform size for these digital scales is 4’ x 4’, but there are any number [...]
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Save Time – Counting Scales Count by Weight
Counting parts by hand is inefficient, inaccurate and impractical. Whereas it may be suitable to count ten pieces into a package, it becomes cumbersome and unwieldy to count twenty five, fifty or one hundred pieces by hand. It becomes downright impossible to accurately count one thousand pieces or even more by hand. Parts counting scales [...]
Safe Scales for Unsafe Environments
Organizations go to great lengths to make certain that their work environments are safe, comfortable and efficient. Appropriate lighting is installed for proper visibility. Non slip surfaces are used if flooring can be wet or slick. Railings are constructed if there are areas that must be protected. Fire sprinklers and extinguishers are supplied to reduce [...]
Accurate Industrial Weighing Using Bench Scales
Industrial scales are the backbone of many industrial applications. They come in many shapes and sizes for different requirements. These include pallet scales and floor scales, drum scales, tank scales and cylinder scales. For lighter loads there are smaller platform scales. To count by weight, parts counting scales are used. One of the most common [...]
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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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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Accurate Cylinder Weighing on Cylinder Scales