According to Measurement Canada, the governing body of the Weights and Measures Act, ensuring the accuracy of your scale is the legal responsibility of the scale owner. Today’s article is to help inform you on the part the government plays in regulating scale accuracy, and some useful information when it comes to your role as [...]
You might have noticed that the scale in your bathroom has “not for legal trade” stamped all over it, but what exactly does that mean? More importantly for you and your business, what is a Canadian legal for trade scale and do you need one? Today’s article is going to explore this topic and help [...]
Whether you run a warehouse for e-commerce shipping or a highway truck weigh station, there are a lot of options when it comes to weigh scales and the suppliers you work with. When choosing a service provider for services such as calibration, certification and repairs, our best advice is to always go with an authorized [...]
The Canada Weights and Measures Act was established in 1970 to govern the units of measurement used in Canada. More specifically, it regulates the measurements used in commerce and its measuring devices, i.e. weigh scales. The Act is enforced by Measurement Canada, an agency of Industry Canada. Measurement Canada's mission is "is to ensure equity [...]
With today’s prevalence of overhead cranes in industrial markets, transporting materials has never been more convenient. However, with this convenience comes additional safety threats through improper crane use and maintenance. Common causes of crane accidents include caught-load, slack line, overload/underload and structural fatigue. These accidents can result in crippling fines, ruined businesses and even loss [...]
A thorough check-up every six months at the very minimum is the general rule. Aside from the actual calibration, most of the inspection will consist of you or your scale technician conducting a visual inspection of the scale, foundation and surrounding area. Here's some tips on maintaining your truck scales.
Imagine being robbed of millions of dollars and having no idea how or when it even happened. This type of theft can take many forms, and without proper protection, can go undetected for months. To help protect you, the experts at Active Scale have put together the five most common ways thieves are cheating truck scales and how you can stop it from happening to you.
Letting your truck scale gather dirt and debris may not seem like a big deal, but it’s actually a much bigger issue than most people realize. Here are just a few ways cleaning your truck scale can actually save you money and help your business run much more smoothly.
It can become overwhelming when trying to determine which scale you need for your industry. That is why we have put together a quick and simple guide below explaining the types of scales available at Active Scale.
We understand that purchasing a scale for your company can be costly so we would like to “weigh in” on what some of the advantages are if you choose to rent a scale rather than purchase one. Your overall decision should be based on several factors including overall costs, how long you will be using the scale for, and the facility in which the scale is located.
