Crane scales, which are sometimes referred to as hanging scales or by the general term of overhead weighing, are basically scales that are designed to weigh items that are lifted by the hook on the bottom of the scale. Today we want to look at the basics of crane scales and look at some of… Read More »
We’re going to discuss something that many folks wonder about the first couple of times they are tasked with buying scales. What Does it Mean when you see 5000 x 1 on a Scale? If you’ve done any research at all online for scales, you’ve probably seen something written like 5000 x 1, or perhaps… Read More »
Why do I need a heat resistant crane scale? Operations regularly exposed to extreme temperatures need equipment designed to withstand those extremes, including overhead weighing systems. Crane scales used in foundries or rubber processing facilities must be heat resistant to ensure proper operation and capture accurate weights. What is a heat resistant crane scale? Heat-resistant… Read More »
Starting July 1, 2016 the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Treaty will require all ISO containers to have a verifiable gross mass entered into the ship’s manifest prior to loading. This international treaty amendment comes in the wake of several at-sea disasters resulting from overweight and improperly balanced containers; impacting the loading of all… Read More »
Measurement Systems International (MSI) is Rice Lake Weighing Systems premier brand of durable, safe and U.S.A. made high quality overhead weighing products. By manufacturing the best integrated system solutions for overhead weighing applications using the finest resources, MSI’s design engineered flexibility allows for a wide range of solutions for virtually any environment. Durability MSI products… Read More »
MSI’s Challenger and Port-A-Weigh crane scales have been a staple of the MSI line for decades, popular in industries ranging from petro-chemical and aerospace to agriculture, marine, metals and more. Recently MSI announced that they’ve enhanced functionality of both models to allow use with the new MSI-8000 RF Remote Display. Adding MSI-8000 RF Remote Display… Read More »
I took a tour recently of a local pediatrician office. Unlike the other people on the tour, I was actually sneaking a peek at what scales the doctor’s office had. I was able to see a digital Detecto Medical scale along with a couple of digital baby scales. There was also a separate stand alone height… Read More »
I had to write this entry based on the last couple of weeks. We here at CCS always try to stay on top of the newest trends…especially when it comes to scales. So I had a new lower priced import scale shipped in here so we could evaluate it. Every distributor in all kinds of industries attempt to come… Read More »
If you’re looking for an affordable, easy to use, well built mechanical hanging scale, then we think you’ll like this one. The Kilotech KHS C3 series is a high quality industrial hanging scale. Its sturdy, cast aluminium scratch resistant body and shatter resistant face cover makes it ideal for tough jobs of all kinds. The… Read More »
Chatillon DWT Digital Crane Scales — rugged, battery powered crane scales offer the latest in easy-to-use digital technology. DWT Series are highly accurate and display results in a large 1-inch LCD format for quick observation. Pushbutton controls on the scale front panel and optional handheld remote control simplifies operation, letting the user turn power on/off… Read More »