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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.

When it comes to deciding which scale is the best fit for your needs, research is a critical aspect so that you find the solution that won’t slow your operation, affect your product quality, or your ability to meet compliance and trade regulations. Here are 5 questions to consider when “weighing” your options.

Basically a cash register for commercial operations in the sense that money is exchanged based on weight, truck scales are invaluable for weighing commercial vehicles and containers. When you’re in the market to purchase and [...]

A truck scale is a major investment for any customer at any site. It is a critical piece of equipment where you collect the incoming and/or outgoing weight information that is needed to buy or [...]

When purchasing a large piece of equipment, such as a truck scale, it can be hard to look past the price tag. However, to ensure you are investing in quality equipment that will last your business a generation or more, it is important to understand the factors impacting total purchase price. Elements such as design, craftsmanship, components and foundation of a truck scale all impact the final purchase price.

You may be wondering what benefits your business would gain by purchasing an axle weighing scale. With recent changes made toward the North American transportation system, the latest being in regards to time delivery, more [...]