It may not seem like a big deal to have your scales calibrated, but the reality is quite different. Poor scale calibration is often one mistake that will not be taken lightly in an industrial setting since it can lead… Read More
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Industries that Employ Floor Scales
Selecting the right scale for you is not something you should take lightly. Your scale is an investment, so you want to make sure it’s well-suited to what you intend to use it for. For your facility in Richmond, VA,… Read More
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What to Look for in Food Industry Scales
The food industry is carefully regulated, and for good reason. We hold food and beverage manufacturing facilities to a higher standard of quality control than just about any other industry. Scales play a crucial role throughout every step of the… Read More
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Shock Loading and How to Prevent It
Balances and scales are sensitive instruments. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. The more sensitive a piece of weighing equipment is, the more precise measurements it can perform. But you have to use extreme caution with sensitive equipment… Read More
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Washdown Scales: What They Are and Who Needs Them
Modern scales are remarkably complex pieces of technology. But with technological complexity comes a need for regular maintenance. When done well, scale maintenance will both extend the life of your scales and ensure accurate readings. But if you use the… Read More
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Fundamentals of Hygienic Design in the Food Industry
Whatever your field, there is no denying the importance of hygienic practices. But they are especially important in the food industry. We need to hold all equipment used during the food production process up to an extremely high standard of… Read More
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The Difference Between Explosion-Proof and Intrinsically Safe Equipment
When selecting a new piece of weighing equipment for your Richmond laboratory or workplace and when working in specific conditions, you will face a choice: do you need it to be explosion-proof or intrinsically safe? In order to better understand… Read More
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Why You Should Calibrate a New Balance or Scale
In the world of weighing equipment, there are few topics more frequently discussed than calibration. If you’ve recently acquired a new balance or scale at your Norfolk facility, you may be reading up about how often you should calibrate it…. Read More
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What’s Wrong with Your Load Cells?
Load cells are the brains of your scale. They’re what make your scales tick. Proper maintenance is essential to extending their life, and without it they may begin to malfunction. If you experience such malfunctions as zero drift, failure to… Read More
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How to Maintain Your Medical Scales
Scales come into play in almost every industry, but their use in the medical field is easily among the most important. There’s a reason you step on a scale just about every time you visit your physician; measuring a patient’s… Read More