Author Archives: Scale Man

Can My Weighing Scale be Repaired?

A common question that many folks are curious about is, can my scale be repaired?  Or sometimes it’s framed by cost considerations, and then the question becomes, is it worth having my scale repaired?  Most of the time the answer is yes to scale repairs. Your weighing scale can be repaired. If your weight scale… Read More »

How to use Counting Scale (Instructions)

A parts counting scale is an amazing item.  The amount of time savings that one of these devices provides end users is truly remarkable.  Most of the time when folks are using a counting scale, they have the instructions or they just know how to use the scale, since they’ve been using the scale for… Read More »

Why Does the Number on the Scale Fluctuate So Much?

From a scale company perspective, when we hear the question, why does the number on the scale fluctuate so much?  There are several answers below that could be true.   When we define the word fluctuate, the definition is: rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. Sometimes the word fluctuation can be used interchangeably with… Read More »

Weighing Scales for Commercial Fishing

Accuracy is Important Commercial fishing is considered one of the most dangerous occupations, where normal working conditions include storms, fog, wind and tumultuous waters. Not only do the fishermen themselves need to withstand these harsh environments, they also need equipment fit for severe working conditions. Rice Lake delivers robust weighing equipment such as crane scales,… Read More »

Best Commercial Bakery Scales

Over the years we have worked with numerous commercial bakeries and related businesses with their portion weighing needs.  Accuracy is very important for their food recipe and quality control and overall consistency. Many of these businesses use our scale calibration and repair services on a regular basis to keep their scales running year round. What… Read More »

Choosing the Right Industrial Parts Counting Scale for Inventory

Precision counting scales are essential tools for any business that manages inventory, pulls orders from a stockroom for production, creates kits of parts, or provides fulfillment services for a third party. Any products or parts that need tracked by count…. need a rugged and reliable precision counting scale, and with hundreds of different manufacturers and… Read More »