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The History of Scales
Ancient Measurements Distance Before standardized equipment, many measurements were based on parts of the body, such as a hand or foot—hence the American “feet.” These measurements became more accurate when standard rulers were introduced. A known, reproducible...
How Calibrating Your Weighing Scales Today Will Save you Cash
Are you looking for ways to cut costs in your business? For companies with logistics departments and even home-based entrepreneurs shipping goods around the country, scales are an essential tool. How long was it since you last calibrated your scales? Balancing or...
4 Different Types of Industrial Scales
Industrial floor scales are an essential part of the manufacturing and distribution industries. They have a virtually limitless amount of weighing uses— from guaranteeing quality control of large batches of product to pallet weights that help with logistics and...
How Accurate are Pallet Scales?
Pallet scales are an important part of the shipping process, as they help to ensure that shipments are being sent and received accurately. However, there have been some concerns about the accuracy of pallet scales, as there have been cases where shipments have been...
Keeping Your Weigh Scale In Peak Condition
Your weigh scale needs to be in peak performance year round. Otherwise, you lose yourself and truck drivers money on a daily basis. The best route to keep these machines at the top of their game is to perform daily maintenance as an operator. Daily...
The Benefits of Industrial Scale Calibration
Here at Precision Scales, Inc., we industrial scale calibration services using skilled technicians to provide our customers with scale and weight calibration that is unparalleled in the industry. Superb service fails to take place by accident because we have extensive...
Scales Every Warehouse Needs
If you have a business that relies heavily on the utilization of its warehouses, then you are probably already familiar with the significant importance placed upon the functionality of scales in those warehouses to keep your business running efficiently. Therefore, we...
Things You Should Know About Scale Calibration
If your business relies on a scale for the heart of production, then you need to ensure that it has been calibrated. No matter the expense or level of a scale, none will last forever. That is why it is critical to follow the calibration process in ensuring your scale...
How to Calibrate a Weighing Scale
Weighing scales are used in a variety of industrial applications. Industrial scales are subjected to rigorous loading and unloading on a regular basis. Furthermore, external factors such as ambient conditions, changes in electricity, regular wear and tear, and so on...
Industries You Didn’t Know Use Industrial Scales
What do you think industrial scales are used for? If you are familiar with these scales and are aware of the many styles and uses for them, then what pops into your mind is probably different than what a person who doesn’t know too much about industrial scales. ...
4 Signs That Your Scale Needs To Be Replaced
If you properly maintain your scale and protect it for the job for which it was designed, it will last a very long time. It will deliver accurate measurements and resolution, with the indicator consistently showing a stable weight reading time and time again. You'll...
Things You Need To Know Before Buying a Forklift Scale
What Is a Forklift Scale? A forklift scale is exactly what it sounds like— it's a weighing scale that's built directly into the forklift. The scale uses the forklift's hydraulic sensor system in order to measure the resistance to the object the forklift is...