In many commercial applications weighing scales need to meet NTEP standards for buying and selling based on the scale weight. However, for many medical weighing scenarios there really are no guidelines. So, it might actually be a good idea to buy NTEP approved medical scales. But the question then becomes, are there any NTEP Medical… Read More »
Using scales to streamline your process is a great idea. Streamlining your process often removes daunting tasks that eat at labor hours, removes stress, and inconsistencies, and usually adds to overall profits. Did you know that industrial style electronic weight scales can be used for much more than just weighing pallets or products. They can be… Read More »
Body fat scales are a popular tool for tracking body composition, but just how accurate is a body fat scale? These devices use bioelectrical impedance to estimate fat percentage, yet their accuracy can vary. This article examines how they work, the factors affecting their accuracy, and how they compare to other methods. Important Points to… Read More »
Sometimes we throw around the terms weigh modules, load cell kits, and weigh bar kits and we don’t realize that some folks might not completely understand what weigh modules are actually. In most cases a weigh module kit is usually either 2, 3, or 4 load cells & load cell mounts along with load cell… Read More »
There is no doubt about it, an accurate weight scale is an essential device for just about any company. And it’s extremely important to any company who directly uses scales in their daily process. I’m sure you’ve probably seen the online calculators that compute scale accuracy versus dollars lost due to inaccurate scales. If you… Read More »
Where do you start when shopping for a commercial grade food service kitchen scale? When purchasing a scale for your kitchen or restaurant, the options can be overwhelming. We offer a range of foodservice scales that can be used for a variety of weighing needs including portion control, batching, and even parts counting. In order… Read More »
When facilities look to purchase new medical scales, some buyers may ask: “Does the product have connectivity?” When a device has “connectivity” it means the product can send data to another device, such as a vital sign monitor or a PC. This connection to another device can work in variety of ways such as integration… Read More »
Grain testing scales are essential tools used in agricultural sampling houses for coops, large farms, and the food processing industry to determine the quality and value of grain. Here’s a step-by-step explanation of their use and requirements for legal-for-trade classification: Sample Collection Grain samples are typically collected by a probe while the grain is loaded… Read More »
Back in September 2010, Thurman Scale originally released the Digital Smart Sectional Controller (DSSC) for converting Mettler® DigiTOL® scales to Intalogix. In July of 2018, the DSSC went End of Life (EoL) due to several electronic components used in the design no longer being available. However, recently Thurman has been able to source components to… Read More »
Most of the time when you think about tank scales or hopper style scales you often think of load cell mounts or weigh modules with strain gauge load cells placed under the vessel. But in today’s entry we take a look at a few of the advantages of using a hydraulic load cell instead. Out… Read More »