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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 [...]

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.