5 Things to Consider When Designing a Custom Made Scale

Standard scales meet a broad range of needs for companies of all sizes.  Whether it’s drum scales, bench scales or floor scales, there’s a good chance we have a model that will work well for your needs.  On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you have a very specific need for a scale, a … Continued

How SAW Scales Are Built

Many measurement applications require extremely precise measurements with great accuracy. To get the precision you need, you will need a scale with high resolution that will work in the most extreme industrial settings. This can be extremely difficult unless you are willing to spend an exorbitant amount of money. To avoid this, Arlyn Scales invented … Continued

Improve JIT Inventory Management with High-Accuracy Counting Scales

Table of Contents What a Counting Scale Should Do for You What to Look for Why JIT Teams Use Arlyn Frequently Asked Questions Want to Make Inventory Less of a Headache? If you’re running a JIT inventory system, you already know the margin for error is small. One miscounted bin of parts can throw off … Continued

Scales for Weighing Scrap Metal

Scrap metal is any bit or piece of metal that no longer functions as part of a greater whole. It can be found almost anywhere and is actually quite valuable. There are scrap yards across the globe that are willing to pay, and pay well, depending on the type and amount of scrap metal brought … Continued

10,000 Lb Capacity 4×4 Pallet Scales by Arlyn

Whether you use wooden, plastic, metal, or recycled pallets, you’ll need to accurately weigh them and the containers they’re supporting. And while the weight of a pallet generally depends on its size and load bearing capacity, standard wooden pallets weigh between 30 and 70 lbs when empty. A standard 48” x 40” pallet will have … Continued

Commercial Laundry Equipment: Platform Scales Help Ease the Load

Commercial laundry equipment comes in all shapes and sizes.  Whether it’s for a Laundromat or a large hotel or hospital, staying on top of laundry needs is extremely important. Without clean laundry, many businesses and organizations like hotels and hospitals simply could not function.  Many commercial laundry facilities clean thousands of pounds laundry each day … Continued

Collecting Weight Data from a Digital Scale

Industrial weighing produces a lot of data that must be recorded and processed, which is why the system you use to collect is just as important as the scale you choose. For example, packaging and shipping companies must weigh containers to ensure that shipments and the associated costs are accurate to control costs and maintain … Continued

Harbor Freight Scales: Loading Ship Cargo with Ease

Docks are naturally wet environments, which mean you need a scale that can stand up to moisture. You also need reliable accuracy to ensure that there is no variance between the stated and actual shipping weights of each container to ensure that the maximum capacity of the cargo ship isn’t breached and that the load … Continued

Precision Weighing Balances for Laboratories and Research Facilities

Nothing is more important than accuracy when it comes to conducting experiments, running tests, and formulating new products. Everything must be exact so results can be duplicated. And while precision weighing balances are an important part of this process, it can be difficult to find a truly reliable scale from a manufacturer you can trust. … Continued

Choosing the Right Wheelchair Scale for Your Medical Center

Physicians know that patients who are unable to maintain a healthy body weight are at a higher risk for certain diseases and complications including: •    Diabetes •    Heart disease •    Lung disorders •    Osteoporosis •    Weakened immune systems •    Respiratory problems The increased risk makes monitoring the weight of patients an important part of healthcare. … Continued