How to Measure to the Nearest Thousandth on a Balance Scale

Ultra precision weighing is a necessity for many industries. Finely tuned formulation such as paint mixing requires an ultra-precision scale to maintain consistency for each color of paint used. For a paint company, an inaccurate paint color formulation can be disastrous. However, it is sometimes difficult to precisely weigh a heavy load. As a leader … Continued

5 Reasons a Custom Scale is the Best Choice for your Industry

Standard scales can meet a broad variety of requirements. Whether you are looking for bench scales, floor scales, or drum scales, there is a good chance that we have an existing model that is close to what you are looking for. However, if you have very specific requirements for a scale, or a close fit … Continued

How To Differentiate Between a Great Scale and a Bad Scale

Searching for scales is easy. Simply Google scales and you are off to the races. However, how can you tell if you are getting a great deal or if you are getting a lemon? Even if you have a very good idea of what you need for your scale, and have an idea of the … Continued

4 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Custom Scale

Arlyn Scales is one of the leaders in scale design and manufacturing. For the past thirty years, we have stayed ahead of the pack by keeping abreast of current technological developments and changing business trends. We help keep our competitive edge by manufacturing our scales in our Long Island, New York factory. You get our … Continued

The Most Durable Heavy Duty Analytical Balances

Analytical balances were created to measure small weight into the sub milligram range. The balances were developed for use in laboratory environments or other similar environments. In order for analytical balances to be precise, they could not be used in less controlled environments such as those found in more industrial areas. They also could not … Continued

High Capacity-High Resolution Bench Scales for Sale

Before Arlyn Scales incorporated Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology into our load cell design, the highest capacity that high-resolution bench scales could handle was about 50 pounds. These scales were extremely expensive due to the technology used, known as Magnetic Force Restoration (MFR). While MFR achieved the required resolution, this technology was not practical for … Continued

Manufacturer of Industrial Bench Scales

Arlyn Scales offers two lines of industrial bench scales, the 6200 bench scales and the Series SAW Ultra Precision Scales. These scales work very well in several industrial settings, such as shipping, filling, checkweighing, and formulation. The 6200 Bench Scales models run from the 620I with a 4-pound capacity and 0.0002-pound resolution all the way … Continued

Manufacturer of Freight Scales

Freight scales that are accurate, tough, and support digital connectivity are becoming more important than ever before as logistics move ahead toward a possible gridlock situation due to expected increases in freight volume. The US Department of Energy has predicted that this gridlock will become problematic by 2020. The Series 5200 Floor Scales that Arlyn … Continued

Manufacturer of Livestock Scales with Data-logging

Trying to weigh livestock can be a frustrating experience, but Arlyn Scales has a line of floor scales, the 5200 Series, that should make your life a whole lot easier. These scales use strain gauge load cells, four to a scale, that are placed in fabricated pockets within the scale’s frame for more accurate weight … Continued

Where to Buy a Digital Shipping Scale with Data Logging

When using large scales for shipping, it is important to have a record of each weight reading to ensure that you have a running tally of all of the different readings in a given period of time. This is helpful for your accounting group to understand how much each shipment weighs and it is important … Continued

How to Find the Scale You Actually Need

Finding the right scale for the job is tougher than it sounds. Sure, you can go out and buy a floor scale that can weigh anything up to 20,000 lbs., but if you’re looking for something to help you count components for the semiconductor industry, you might be able to find something a little more … Continued

Step-by-Step Analytical Balance Calibration Procedure

Arlyn Scales has been a leading innovator in scale manufacturing for the past thirty years. Based in Long Island, New York, we have made it our corporate mission to meet and beat expectations in the weighing industry. We load our scales with cutting edge technology and craftsmanship creating an unbeatable combination of accuracy and durability. … Continued