Although hanging and crane scales are built to perform heavy lifting and weighing functions, they are still a precision instrument that needs to be maintained on a regular basis just like all of your scale products. Not only is crane scale maintenance crucial from an accuracy standpoint for your business, it’s also very important from [...]
When you are using weight to determine revenue, what is the ultimate goal? An accurate weight reading. Why? Because the wrong weight reading can lead to a loss in profit. Today we are going to be discussing weighment loss and the necessary steps you can take to avoid it. What is Weighment Loss? During the [...]
Whether you’re a small operation with just a single bench scale or you have a large and busy facility with numerous floor scales and even truck scales, it’s become apparent that weighing technology is at the core of any recycling facility. Wondering what weighing technology is best for your recycling applications? Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your new scales.
When it comes to deciding which scale is the best fit for your needs, research is a critical aspect so that you find the solution that won’t slow your operation, affect your product quality, or your ability to meet compliance and trade regulations. Here are 5 questions to consider when “weighing” your options.
You may be wondering what benefits your business would gain by purchasing an axle weighing scale. With recent changes made toward the North American transportation system, the latest being in regards to time delivery, more pressure is being put on operators and their vehicles to increase efficiency and volume of materials. The problem that occurred [...]
The waste and recycling industry revolves around weight since both the buying and selling of recycled materials are based on the weight of collected items. Whether the goal is to optimize profits, to pay for precisely the materials deposited or purchased, or simply to offer an added level of security, waste weighing scale equipment capable [...]
Whether producing, handling, packaging or shipping, it is vital that each step of the food and beverage production process is accurately documented and accounted for. To optimize processes, weighing equipment can be used at every step, from tracking incoming raw materials and inventory to measurement of ingredients, quality control and shipping finished goods. High-accuracy scales can [...]
Rails are incredibly important to assure your cargo is precise and travels safely to its destination. Maintaining your rail scales properly can make them last for many years and work accurately. Our experts here at Active Scale have put together a few tips to keep your rail scales uncontaminated and operating precisely.
When used properly, crane scales can help prevent or limit unsafe conditions by providing a real-time measurement of the operational load, offering immediate feedback to operators and safety systems. By exploring the goals of overhead weighing and analyzing the aspects of your environment, we can determine which crane scale would be best suited for your application.
The worst mistake a warehouse operator can make is to simply assume that “a scale is a scale.” While all scales do essentially perform the same function, they can be quite different in terms of how much product they can weigh, how the measurement is calculated, and how they’re built. Before selecting from one of the many warehouse weighing scales available, here’s what business owners should know.
