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Scale operators are always looking for ways to minimize their costs to help maximize their ROI. The easiest way to stay compliant and keep costs down is to stay on schedule with preventative maintenance and [...]
When it comes to the truck scale market there are a variety of options to choose from. To the casual observer, the initial price tag may be the only differentiator. However, manufacturers promising great bargains [...]
Bench scales, sometimes referred to as compact scales, are ideal for small spaces since they take up a minimal amount of room while providing maximum accuracy and durability in a variety of industrial and commercial [...]
With today’s prevalence of overhead cranes in industrial markets, transporting materials has never been more convenient. However, with this convenience comes additional safety threats through improper crane use and maintenance. Common causes of crane accidents [...]
The waste and recycling industry revolves around weight since both the buying and selling of recycled materials are based on the weight of collected items. Whether the goal is to optimize profits, to pay for [...]
Whether producing, handling, packaging or shipping, it is vital that each step of the food and beverage production process is accurately documented and accounted for. To optimize processes, weighing equipment can be used at every step, [...]
In most cases, freight forwarders operate in an environment that is highly weight sensitive with some trivial details that have an adverse impact on both the satisfaction of customers and the profitability of the company. With many options to choose, below are the three best truck scales for freight forwarders and related outbound logistics operations.
A thorough check-up every six months at the very minimum is the general rule. Aside from the actual calibration, most of the inspection will consist of you or your scale technician conducting a visual inspection of the scale, foundation and surrounding area. Here's some tips on maintaining your truck scales.
Rails are incredibly important to assure your cargo is precise and travels safely to its destination. Maintaining your rail scales properly can make them last for many years and work accurately. Our experts here at Active Scale have put together a few tips to keep your rail scales uncontaminated and operating precisely.
When used properly, crane scales can help prevent or limit unsafe conditions by providing a real-time measurement of the operational load, offering immediate feedback to operators and safety systems. By exploring the goals of overhead weighing and analyzing the aspects of your environment, we can determine which crane scale would be best suited for your application.
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.