By melissa | Published:
November 18, 2009
There are several types of digital scales, including floor scales, drum scales, crane scales, and platform scales. In recent years, digital scales have become more popular than mechanical scales, for a variety of reasons. Digital scales are more precise than their mechanical counterparts, and they are easier to calibrate. Further, digital readouts are easier to read than non-digital displays.
Each type of scale varies in the amount of weight it can handle, meaning that businesses and individuals select particular scales to meet their specific needs. For example, a veterinary office may need a variety of animal scales, which will be made to different standards than scales created to count pieces of paper.
By melissa | Published:
October 16, 2009
When we think of weighing produce, the image of picking a few apples or potatoes and placing them on the scale in the grocery store comes to mind. However, long before that produce reached your grocer’s, it was weighed in mass quantities at the distribution center. A wide variety of industrial scales are available for weighing produce in commercial applications.
Bench Scales
By melissa | Published:
October 16, 2009
High capacity scales are those which are capable of weighing people and objects who weigh more than 350 pounds, and can accommodate as much as 2,000 pounds or more. High capacity scales differ from standard scales in other ways as well. For example, they measure weight more accurately, and are built more robustly to accommodate bigger loads. High capacity scales tend to last longer, because they are built to be more durable. They often are more reliable as well, due to better calibration abilities and digital calibration. High capacity scales can be more expensive than regular scales, as they require higher manufacturing costs and more materials. Their larger size may also make them more difficult to move. However, their abilities make them a necessary choice for many industries, as they can do jobs that standard scales simply cannot handle. Although they are larger and more sophisticated than standard scales, high capacity scales usually do not have any special maintenance requirements.
By melissa | Published:
October 7, 2009
Several types of traditional analog scales (double-balance, triple-balance, and spring) are still in use today, but they are not nearly as reliable or accurate as electronic scales. They are accurate at weighing large objects within one pound, and small objects within a few ounces. However, many industries and businesses require far more accuracy. In medicine, scientific research, and manufacturing, measurements have to be precise as possible to ensure quality data and effective results. Thus, most industries and business have turned to electronic scales for improved reliability and efficiency in their measurements.
By melissa | Published:
October 7, 2009
A scale that is used to measure the weight of a load as it is lifted—usually by a crane, hoist, or winch—is called a crane scale. This type of scale is suspended from a crane or cable in the air and its measurements are extremely accurate due to the fact that it isn’t attached to any type of platform. Because a crane scale is hanging in mid air, disruption in the weight measurement is prevented, and the user can be assured of precise readings. Crane scales are used for lifting, force measurement, and weighing applications and are used in transport and logistics, shipping and receiving, overhead weighing in steel, and the aerospace, chemical, marine, mining, and petroleum industries.
By melissa | Published:
September 30, 2009
There are many people who are considering purchasing personal postage weighing scales for their home or office use. Many people could benefit on a high level by having a postage weighing scale for their use to quote prices for freight, or increase office productivity. In order to get business done quickly and efficiently at work, an employer might want to purchase a postage weighing scale for an office to use. Companies that send out a high level of mail every day may need to buy a postage weighting scale to correctly assess postage on a mass number of mail outs. These things will all be more difficult if a company does not have their own postage weighing scale to rely upon to weigh and measure things correctly.
By melissa | Published:
September 30, 2009
Medical facilities often require medical scales on a day to day basis. They must be equipped to handle any situation a patient may present to them. A typical patient is able to stand upon the scale in order to be properly and accurately weighed. Though not all patients posses the ability to stand on the scale, all patients need to be weighed correctly in order to ensure both accurate record information and medical treatment.
By melissa | Published:
September 29, 2009
For many years scales would have to be repaired more than once in their lifetime due to water damage. Outdoor scales could be soaked in a downpour, scales used in the food industry could be doused by a culinary accident and bathroom scales might be accidently wet by a shower or bath. Within the past ten years there have been many innovative techniques used by scale manufacturers to make scales even better and more practical. One of the greatest innovative techniques has been the waterproofing of scales by the elimination or reduction of moving parts within the scale itself. Purchasing a waterproof scale is a great way to ensure that your scale will last your for years to come, and will be immune to any liquid accidents over the years. There are many different reasons it would be important for you to purchase a waterproof scale for your home or office use. Here are a couple of benefits of purchasing a waterproof scale for your everyday use!
By melissa | Published:
September 29, 2009
The number of industrial weighing platforms available for consumer purchase is ever growing, but the principles that make a great scale remain the same. The manufactures that commit to remaining true to form will create the best scales. Before investing in a scale of this magnitude, it is important to find one that meets all of your needs. The best way of accomplishing this is to review what is available on the market.
By admin | Published:
April 17, 2009
Use the table below to compare the scales. Once you have formed your opinion vote for each one!
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