Best Scales for the Commercial Food Industry

Commercial food facilities often have areas where high dust is present, which can create a scenario where equipment must be used that can be safe in these various environments.  While many people may not think of a commercial food facility as an extreme environment, when electrical equipment combines with fine dust particles, which are commonplace … Continued

Why You Should Upgrade to the Arlyn Upscale Touch Screen Indicator

While scales have seen significant advancements over the past several decades, the scale indicator itself has stayed largely the same.  Scale indicators typically feature a digital display with a few basic buttons for control.  While this simplistic display design may have been sufficient in years past, with new scale technology, manufacturers are looking for much … Continued

Weighing Scales to Improve Production in the Food Industry

Weighing is a critical step to maintain the integrity and quality of all types of food products.  Accurate industrial scales can help food manufacturers stay productive, profitable and competitive. Importance of Proper Weighing Practices Different equipment and processes at food storage sites are often exposed to various temperatures and environmental factors. To cope with these … Continued

How Scales Are Used to Safely Weigh Hazardous Chemicals

Facilities that must house and use hazardous or explosive chemicals often exhibit greater risk factors as well as a serious need to use equipment that is safe in these extreme environments.  Standard equipment used in manufacturing facilities, like a scale, can easily become a source of ignition, and in certain scenarios, they can cause serious … Continued

How Scales Are Used in Biopharma Labs

The biopharma industry is massive, producing billions of dollars in revenue, all focused on expensive research geared toward the latest breakthrough in medicine. All of this incredibly expensive research would be incredibly ineffective without highly precise scales. These scales must be both extremely accurate, as well as have the capacity to weigh heavy materials. In … Continued

Scale Options Every Scale Owner Should Know About

Over the past 30 years, Arlyn Scales has worked hard to stay ahead of the competition.  We’ve learned that constant innovation is the only way to thrive in the scale industry.  Applications for industrial scales have grown immensely over the past 30 years as companies continuously look for ways to lower costs and increase efficiency. … Continued

The Science Behind SAW Technology

  In the past, companies that were looking for accurate, precise measurements were left with few options when it came to industrial scales. Finding a scale that offered high-resolution readings, without costing a large fortune seemed like a pipe dream, until Arlyn Scales unveiled their patented Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology. Arlyn Scales has been … Continued

How Industrial Scales Can Automate a Company’s Processes

In today’s fast paced business world, profits are hard to come by. It is therefore extremely important for businesses to constantly be looking for ways to automate and improve on their business processes. In industries that utilize scales, there is little exception. Over the past few decades, there have been a number of technological enhancements … Continued

Why are Color Touchscreens Important for Your Scales’ Display Indicators?

While many things have changed in the scale industry over the past several decades, display indicators have largely remained the same.  Even today, if you were to walk into any manufacturing facility, food processing plant or veterinary clinic, you would see a scale with a simple digital display that likely had a few buttons to … Continued

Best Available Warehouse Weighing Scales

High quality scales are an important part of any industrial warehouse.  Whether your facility is manufacturing pharmaceuticals, mixing metal alloys, or just needs an accurate scale for your shipping needs, you’ve likely looked all over for a scale that meets your needs. With so many options on the market today, it can be difficult to … Continued

Wheelchair Scales and Safety

  Doctors know that patients who are unable to maintain a healthy body weight are at higher risks for serious diseases and other complications including: Heart disease Osteoporosis Lung issues Diabetes Respiratory issues Weakened immune systems The increased risk of these diseases and complications makes monitoring the weight of patients incredibly important.  However, not all … Continued

Types of High Precision Laboratory Scales

While there are many applications in industries where a scale needs to provide precision and accuracy, the laboratory setting is perhaps the most demanding of them all. Laboratories often need measurements to be accurate to the milligram, which requires the use of a scale designed for the task. At Arlyn Scales, we have a range … Continued