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.
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.
By choosing an industrial portable scale you can weigh anything, anywhere you need to, at anytime. Powered by rechargeable or replaceable batteries, portable scales don’t need a permanent connection to the mains in order to run. With plenty of benefits associated with all of our scales, here are just four reasons how your business can benefit from a portable one.
Rail scales are installed in train rails to measure the weight of train cars as they travel. But what exactly are rail scales used for and how do they work?
It’s pretty obvious by the name, “truck scale”, what this product actually does – weighs trucks, however, all of the different components of the product are not so obvious but are very important. Here are the basics of what exactly makes a truck scale, a truck scale.
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.
You may not have thought of scale equipment as a way of improving your efficiency, however, scales are a very important component to your company’s success. Used in many industries, they are most commonly known for being used in manufacturing, recycling, chemical production, food processing, medical/health, and transport/logistic businesses. Here are four ways scales can help improve your everyday operations that will benefit your overall business:
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.
Built strong to withstand harsh environments, our Modu-Deck series scales are available in either steel or concrete to suit your industry and application. The series features our parallel link suspension and rocker fulcrum load cell to provide a unique and vastly superior load sensing system.
