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The Canada Weights and Measures Act was established in 1970 to govern the units of measurement used in Canada. More specifically, it regulates the measurements used in commerce and its measuring devices, i.e. weigh scales. [...]
Truck scales are an integral part of your business operations, affecting everything from your bottom line to day-to-day schedules. Scale installation requires precision in order to get the most accurate measurements possible, but what happens [...]
Accurate railcar weighing is essential in the railway industry. From avoiding overloading penalties to invoicing clients and keeping an eye on deliveries, it is an integral part of how many companies operate. All things created [...]
To ensure that your truck scale will last as long as possible, it's important to ensure that it is well maintained. It's even more important to ensure that you are operating the equipment correctly with [...]
After all of the time and attention you have put into selecting a weigh scale for your business, you want to make sure it’s working accurately 100% of the time. Downtime of any kind of [...]
When selecting a new truck scale for your facility, there are a lot of different factors to take into consideration. From determining the best scale model for your application to renting vs. purchasing and your [...]
Having completed over 4,000 installations throughout North and South America, Active Scale understands the challenges that extreme temperatures pose for our customers and their truck scale systems. Whether your climate is cold and icy or [...]
In this article, we will be reviewing everything you need to know about hopper scales. We will cover what they are, what they are used for, and how your business could benefit from having one. [...]
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 [...]
As summer comes to an end and the weather starts to get cooler, something you might want to consider is winterizing your truck scales. As we’ve discussed many times, the importance of correct measurements is [...]
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 [...]
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.