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While scales and balances are both used as weighing devices, their intended purposes slightly vary. A scale is used to measure weight (weight = the force of gravity on an object on the scale) whereas [...]

Specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom truck scales to fit existing foundations, we are Canada’s largest manufacturer of electronic vehicle scales and weigh systems that weigh off-highway trucks and rail cars, with high gross capacities and high concentrated load capacities.

At Active Scale, we provide vehicle scales of legendary quality and value. We have vehicle scales still in service longer than many of our competitors have even been building vehicle scales! That’s why you can [...]

If you’re in the market for a weigh scale you might be overwhelmed with choices, from sizes to different weighing mechanisms there can be a lot to consider. As the largest Canadian manufacturer of Electronic Truck [...]

Your first big decision when purchasing a truck scale is deciding what type of scale is best for your business and industry, but the hard part isn’t over just yet. You now have to consider [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]