Due to the nature of scales and the environments they operate in, scales require re-calibration on a regular basis, in most cases a minimum of once a year. In some instances where there is a high-cost commodity being weighed, a case can be made for re-calibration on a monthly basis. Active Scale offers affordable calibration [...]
Weighbridges (also known as weigh scales) are essential pieces of equipment in the industrial and trucking sectors. They are used to accurately measure the weight of vehicles and their loads. Weighbridges are commonly found at manufacturing plants, ports, logistics centers, and other places where goods are weighed for transportation or sale. In this article, we [...]
Scale calibration is the process of adjusting and verifying the accuracy of weighing equipment, including scales and balances, to ensure that they are providing precise and reliable readings. It is crucial for various industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, where even the slightest error in measurement can result in significant consequences. Here [...]
At Active Scale, we understand your weigh scale is the heart of your business and that having an accurate and dependable weighing system is essential to the success of your operation. We work hard to ensure the scales we produce are accurate in a variety of industrial environments. However, there are still four popular factors you should be aware of that greatly affect the accuracy of your weighing system.
For any business that deals in weigh scales, truck scales or counting scales for their day-to-day functioning. Whether it's a vehicle scale, industrial floor scale, counting scale, or even a crane scale, it's an integral part of your business and it’s important to know certain technical terms being used in the industry. Our goal at Active [...]
When was the last time you calibrated your truck scale? At Active Scale, we're always looking for ways to help our customers get the most out of their weigh scale stations and equipment. You invest a lot into them, and as such, they need to be treated with care and inspected regularly. When it comes [...]
BRRR, it’s that time to really buckle in for the famous Canadian winter. Blustery, wintery weather conditions can affect everything in your day-to-day business from your icy morning commute to how your truck weigh scale station operates. In order to ensure both you and your weigh scale station make it safely through these bitter months, [...]
Active Scale has a proud history of innovation in the weighing industry, particularly in the heavy vehicle scale segment. Through acquired companies, we were amongst the first vehicle scale manufacturers to produce fabricated pipe lever mechanical truck scales, electronic pit truck scales, pitless side rail and flat deck truck scales, and true modular truck scales. [...]
Truck scales go through a lot – no matter what industry they’re used in. From construction to agriculture, truck scales are often in relentless environments and exposed to really harsh elements. You must be confident about purchasing a new truck scale before you invest thousands of dollars into this piece of equipment. A more informed [...]
Each manufacturer incorporates specific elements into their truck scale designs to offer different application advantages. Understanding the fundamentals of truck scale designs can help you decide which one is best suited for your operation and business needs.
