Category Archives: Balances

Scale Requirements for Buying Gold

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From time to time, someone will contact us looking to start a business buying back gold jewelry from customers. With the price of gold recently it’s becoming more popular than ever. However, there are some real important things to consider. The scale being used to weigh the gold needs to be a precise and accurate scale. In many states, that means the scale used for weighing gold needs to be NTEP approved legal for trade.

For example, in the state of Michigan, the following information is listed on their website regarding buying and selling precious metals. See more at http://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_19192_21233-233502–,00.html

The Office of Weights and Measures has received numerous inquiries from local authorities responsible for issuing licenses, and individuals buying and selling gold from retail or residential locations. Operators of businesses buying and selling such commodities by weight in the State of Michigan must comply with the requirements of the Michigan Weights and Measures Law, Public Act 283 of 1964 as amended. Business operators must also check with local authorities for specific requirements of local ordinances and licensing requirements that apply. State Law requires that all commercial transactions conducted, based upon a determined weight, must be conducted with the use of an approved scale.  Below is a summary of the basic requirements for all commercial weighing and measuring devices (scales/meters).

 

  • Scale used is Class II or Class III, NTEP (National Type Evaluation Program) approved (legal for trade)
  • Scale used is tested onsite prior to use by an approved Michigan Registered Agency (third party) or a State Weights and Measures Official
  • A Placed in Service Report and a test report for the device are submitted to the Office of Weights and Measures Continue reading →

Ideal Choice For Basic Portable Balances

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CORE Portable Balances offer the ideal choice for basic weighing with simple operation and outstanding value.  Compact and durable, Adam Equipment Core balances are the best choice for basic weighing in laboratory environments, junior high school science class, or anywhere you need to weigh light items accurately.  The simple keypad with dual tare keys and a bright backlit display make Core balances easy to use. The tough durable ABS housing is designed to withstand field and laboratory environments, while being easy to clean and protected from accidental spills. With built-in ShockProtect™ overload protection Core balances can handle excessive overloads without a problem. Complete with a removable draft shield, AC adapter, and integral security slot, Core balances are ready to work right out of the box. Continue reading →

PW Analytical Balances Feature Value and Performance

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Adam Equipment provides a high quality range of laboratory balances, top-loading balances and moisture balances, which are ideal for any type of laboratory, and an extensive range of portable balances covering a wide variety of weighing applications. PW Analytical Balances feature Capacity range of 120g to 250g. The PW series of Analytical Balances are designed to meet the needs of Laboratories, Schools, Industry and commercial users offering a wide range of applications. Adam Equipment’s PW Analytical balances showcase an attractive yet functional design along with advanced features making the PW series your best choice for the laboratory.

The PW Analytical balance incorporates a deceptively simple user interface for easy setup and control of a wide range of smart functions. Internal calibration, security features, and simple and advanced weighing applications can be executed on the spot, without the need for complex calculations. All the PW’s features are packaged into a high power, high performance balance, saving time and resources.

Adam PGW Lab Balances are Built For Everyday Use

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All metal construction, an oversized backlit display, and simple, intuitive operation make the PGW a winner in laboratory and industrial applications. That’s because every PGW comes LOADED with solutions for the critical issues that users face: Reliability – The Adam Equipment PGW balance offers proven processing technology plus GLP and custom printouts with date and time, and a capacity tracker to monitor weighing range. Flexibility – Choose a PGW model with internal or external calibration and customize text prompts in English, Spanish, French, or German. Simplicity – The PGW boasts an oversized backlit display with 24mm digits plus modes to meet every lab’s need: counting, percentage, animal weighing, check weighing, net/total, & auto density calculation.

* 18+ Weighing units (including one custom unit)
* Selectable digital filtering for animal / dynamic weighing
* Adjustable filters
* Simple user-friendly operation Continue reading →

Common Questions Answered Regarding Counting Scales

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Counting Scales are very similar to other scales in terms of weighing, but the counting scale does two additional functions, by performing operations in division and multiplication based on the internal resolution.  Please continue reading below as Jim Daggon and Ann Crowley from Rice Lake Weighing Systems answer some of the common questions relating to counting scales like the Digi DC-300, Digi DC-190, DC-788 and the DC-782.

1. What is internal resolution?
The internal resolution of a counting scale is the number of divisions into which it divides the total capacity of the scale.

Example: A 50 lb counting scale with 1 million count resolution divides up the 50 lb into 1,000,000 parts. This means each internal resolution is translated to 50/1,000,000 or 0.00005 lb.All of the weights are calculated on this basis. For example, if some parts were placed on the counting scale, and the internal calculation was 210 internal counts, the weight to be displayed would be 210 times 0.00005 lb = 0.01050 lb. Since the weight display might only be five digits, then the weight display would be 0.01 lb. This is the external resolution. (rounded off).

The operator can key in the sample quantity—for example, ten pieces. The scale still “knows” how many internal counts are being used (210) and now divides that number by 10 to get the number of internal counts per piece (210/10 = 21). Continue reading →

What will it cost me if I don’t buy a good scale?

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Choosing the right scale and the right scale company for your application is extremely important. Whether you are looking for a small Ohaus balance or a large Rice Lake 80 foot long Truck Scale, you can save a lot of time and headaches by choosing the right company from the start. Even in today’s tough economy, consumers need to understand the total cost of ownership. For example, downtime often is the most significant cost incurred in industrial settings. In operations like landfills, aggregates, and quarries, many vehicle scales act as the “cash register.” If the scale isn’t Continue reading →

New Product Enhances ADAM EQUIPMENT’S Line of Balances

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The new PGL weighing balance, one of Adam Equipment’s newest products, is designed to provide customers with a heavy duty balance that can withstand the rigors of field or factory work, as well as the demanding laboratory and classroom setting. With its all-metal casing and large LCD readout with date and time, Adam Equipment PGL balances combine the solid construction and fundamental features of a high-precision top loader with the simple operation of a portable balance. Continue reading →

Stainless Steel Weight Carts ideal for transporting calibration test weights

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It’s no secret that we carry the best selection of calibration test weights around, but you also need a safe and easy way to transport those weights around your facility. We have the answer with our stainless steel weight carts.

The transport weight carts are easy to roll from location to location and feature sturdy construction. The weight carts can be customized to hold various sizes and types of test weights. The Stainless Steel Lid closes to protect your weights and keep them clean.

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PC Software captures Data from Digital Scales or Balances

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Recently Adam Equipment introduced AdamDU Data Collection Software, a new software utility that collects balance and scale data for immediate analysis or for exporting to other applications such as spreadsheets. The software is easy to set up and can record data from up to eight Adam Equipment balances and scales simultaneously. AdamDU is also capable of providing graphing and statistic analysis for the collected data.

Customers are asking for easy ways of sending their scale data to the computer and with the Adam software package, it couldn’t get any easier. The software is designed to work with most Adam balances and scales, without needing complex programming skills. Continue reading →