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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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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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Water Treatment Facilities Utilize Industrial Scales
Municipalities provide large quantities of potable water for their residents and industries. Many of them also provide treatment for sewage and other waste water. The facilities for providing these services include a significant amount of equipment, including pumps, valves, aerators, tanks, screens, filters, and a variety of other types. Chemical treatment also plays a very [...]
Custom Designed Industrial Blenders
Many types of products are manufactured by blending together a number of different ingredients. Each ingredient may be in a different type of condition, such as powders, pellets, liquids, or others. Other than liquids, it is very difficult to meter out the correct amount of each ingredient by volume, because its volume may be affected [...]
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Recycling Efforts Aided by Industrial Scales
As natural resources become more limited and more expensive, it has become more important than ever to implement recycling plans. Many municipalities have either begun such programs, or enhanced already existing efforts. Industrial operations have discovered that they can recover funds from materials that have previously been placed into the waste stream. As an added [...]
Color Touch Screens Enhance Precision Scales
Many industrial weighing applications are very simple and straightforward. A bench scale can be used to weight packages for shipping. A platform scale, pallet scale or floor scale can weigh larger items, while a drum scale will weigh cylinders, tanks, pails and drums. The industrial scale operator may be directly at the scale, and may [...]
Accurate Cylinder Weighing on Cylinder Scales