Load cells are at the heart of a how a weighing system works. Unfortunately, all too frequently, load cells fail. Figuring out what went wrong is just as important as knowing or learning how to fix it. Here a few common causes of malfunctions in load cells.
How does load cell work? A load cell, also called a transducer, converts a mechanical force into an electrical signal or digital value that users can review and record. In its simplest form, the load cell bends when weight is applied. In a compression-mounted load cell, where the load cell is beneath the weighing vessel, like a truck scale, [...]
Scales are a pivotal part of any transportation business. After all, the value of the products transported is determined by its weight. Portable truck scales are an excellent choice as they take reliable measurements and can be moved to any location with relative ease.
The manufacturing and transportation fields are the ones that spread across many different industries and functions. Several different types of industrial weighing scales are built to meet the needs of your business use. Our industrial weigh scale guide will go over the most common FAQs to help you make a better decision when it comes [...]
If you use an industrial floor scale, counting scale or any other weigh scale for your business, you need to make sure it’s regularly calibrated for accurate measurements. Unfortunately, even the highest quality weigh scale will not be accurate forever. Normal wear and tear will occur over time leading to a decrease in the accuracy [...]
Now that the harsh winter is over, it is time to get ready for the summer ahead with long roads to travel with truck scale maintenance. If you are a truck and weigh scale business then you know how important it is to make sure your truck scales are in top shape to avoid any [...]
Truck weigh stations are a very important part of transportation and keeping the roads safe for the truck drivers, and everyone around them. But what is a truck weigh station? It is a weigh scale included on highway checkpoints that are along the drivers’ route. They inspect the weight of the vehicle and the load [...]
Farming scales are integral to the operation of working farms, whether the specialty is livestock or cash crop. Farm scales affect the bottom line are also essential for day to day operation of the farm. Today’s blog is going to tell you everything you need to know about agricultural scales in farm weigh systems. Why [...]
The aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic has unveiled a brand-new world for businesses around trucking with new COVID-19 safety protocols setting in at weigh stations. New attention will be paid to the sanitation of equipment and work areas around the truck weigh station. Social distancing will be put in place at terminals and weigh stations. [...]
Truck scales are used all over the world. Small and large businesses, as well as transportation agencies, weigh trucks carrying everything from corn and coffee to durable goods and solid waste. Once your scale is installed, operational and certified to use, you may consider your truck scale project a success. However, taking the time [...]
