Asphalt Aggregate Gradation and Size Testing with Industrial Scales

In theory, there exists a particular gradation that, for a given maximum aggregate size, will produce a maximum density gradation and minimize the void space between particles. This means the gradation of the particles is arranged in such a way that successively smaller sized particles will be packed within the spaces between larger particles. When … Continued

Counting Scales: A Great Solution for Inventory Control

Reducing labor costs and managing time are essential to efficient inventory management. Counting a stock of small parts is not only time consuming, it’s also prone to human error. So when you want to inventory these small items quickly and accurately, nothing is more helpful than a counting scale. These devices weigh a sample size … Continued

How Load Cells Affect Weighing Accuracy

In business, cutting costs is one of the most obvious ways to increase revenue and be successful, regardless of industry.  As the business world has become more competitive over the last few decades, businesses have been under intense pressure to cut costs and run as lean as possible. One way that businesses have been able … Continued

3 Types of Weighing Scales and How They Work

While strain gauge is the most common weighing technology because of its accurate measurement capabilities, good accuracy, and lower costs, force motor has become the alternative for high-precision weighing. Yet this second technology has some innate flaws and a high cost that make it a less-than-ideal solution. Purchasing managers and industrial engineers have often had … Continued

Ultra Precision Scales for Medical Dispensaries

In medical dispensaries, the accurate weighing of materials is extremely important.  Inaccurate measurements can result in medication batches that are incorrect, which can cause significant problems for patients.  That is why medical dispensaries should utilize high-resolution scales that offer superior performance.  Thankfully, at Arlyn Scales, we’ve mastered the high-resolution scale market with our SAW Ultra … Continued

Industrial Scales for 2016 and the Future of the Industry

With more and more manufacturing operations being moved overseas, it becomes increasingly difficult and expensive for businesses to find quality scales that will improve production times, lower cost and improve their competitive advantage. While some of the more expensive brands are of reasonable quality, they are generally limited to their standard lines of equipment. Businesses … Continued

Scales for Weighing Dogs

Every time your canine friend visits the veterinarian, they will wind up on some sort of measuring tool to check their health. The balances most commonly used to weigh dogs nowadays have become indispensible tools, namely in this digital age. Vets weigh animals for a number of reasons. One of the factors vets usually check … Continued

Portable Livestock Scales

Weighing livestock is not always the easiest task. That’s why farmers and livestock owners use portable livestock scales to accurately weigh their livestock. These scales are usually chosen since they can also be used under various conditions without limitations. The weight of larger and heftier animals requires the strength of durable scales like portable livestock … Continued

Blending Equipment Manufacturer: Scales and Load Cells

Blending and mixing are interchangeable terms used to describe the process of combining various ingredients during a manufacturing process, yet they’re actually a little different. Blending usually involves solid-solid mixtures or the mixture of solids and small amounts of liquid and is generally more gentle than mixing. Mixing is more closely associated with liquid-liquid, gas-liquid … Continued

Accuracy and Benefits of Industrial Counting Scales

Industrial counting scales are perfect for keeping an inventory of small pieces or parts because they can easily convert the weight of an entire batch into the number of individual pieces it contains. Once the weight of a sample from the batch is calculated, the scale can weigh large batches of parts and determine the … Continued

How Small Parts Counting Scales Improve Inventory Management

When it comes to saving time and reducing labor costs in regard to inventory, nothing is as helpful as a scale that will count small parts for you. Counting by hand is tedious, inefficient and exceptionally prone to human error. A counting scale can effectively determine the number of parts in a large sample of … Continued