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In an era of sea change for weighing equipment and its distribution, certain important brand attributes remain the same for Pennsylvania brand scales. Consistent, flexible treatment; Made in USA quality; long Warranties; 15-20 year service life (in a world of throwaway equipment); Technician-friendly products; and a commitment to our customers. Continue reading
From time to time we hear from folks asking us about 4’x4′ floor scale systems priced well under $800 with FREE SHIPPING. Can you truly get a quality 4’x4′ floor scale system for that price? OR LESS! Just take a stroll around the internet and you see all kinds of offers. Well as it turns out, we happened to get a couple of these beauties in our shop to look at. By the way, they were brought in for repair.
First, almost all of these low cost floor scales are not the size they are promoted to be. They’re 44″x44″ or 47″x47″. And that is just the top plate. Once you measure the actual supported frame underneath the top deck plate, that low cost “4×4″ floor scale that you thought was such a great deal is now really a 46″ x 46”. One of the scales we had in our possession had no label on it. Who Continue reading
If you only need scales during inventory or peak-use periods, a Central Carolina Scale rental plan may be the right solution for you. You also save maintenance and storage costs while selecting the exact scales needed from our extensive inventory. We can help you choose the right scale choices for your individual rental requirements. The results will help you achieve an accurate and efficient physical inventory.
Rice Lake CLS model fork lift scales are factory calibrated and delivered with innovative packaging that allows safe and fast installation. Compatible digital indicators can accept data wirelessly from the two-channel digital iQUBE® junction box, located on the scale carriage. Or, if you choose, the wired version communicates weight data via the coil cable provided with the scale. For wireless versions, the communication electronics are protected in enclosures mounted to the back of the indicator and in the junction box. Both models are designed with a separate on/off switch to conserve forklift power and will display battery hours remaining before a recharge is needed.
The CLS has a 5,000 lb capacity that is electronically and mechanically supported by two 5,000 lb stainless steel load cells and mechanical overload protection. The centering pin is welded directly to the scale instead of using mounting bolts that often break. The welded centering pin ensures proper Continue reading
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 rod in the weighing station for the kids. All the weighing equipment seemed to be in good condition and it appeared that the scales had calibration stickers on them stating that the scales had been checked for accuracy on a consistent basis. Continue reading
The price of mild steel used in the manufacture of Pennsylvania M6600 Floor Scales rose considerably in 2008. It is difficult in a world market where steel demand drives up the price of the Pennsylvania “Made in the USA” floor scales and meanwhile inferior “no name” products are dumped in the market, putting enormous price pressure on everyone as well. For example, the steel structural extrusion material that is used in the most popular 48″ x 48″ Pennsylvania floor scale designs has DOUBLED in cost since January 2008 — and they use 16′ of it in each and every 4×4 scale. A few comments about the Pennsylvania floor scale design and marketing philosophy:
Need odd sized floor scales for unique applications or to fit an existing pit without modifying it? Have special loading requirements? Point loading? Let us quote and design a custom floor scale for you or your customer!
Due to the unique engineering and manufacturing capability at our suppliers facility in Terre Haute, Indiana; we are adept at providing special designs at standard pricing, usually with only 3 to 4 week lead times. Continue reading
It has almost become comical when we stop and take a few moments to look around the internet at all the different floor scales that are available. Sometimes, it is even funnier when we notice all the floor scale “experts” positioned throughout the internet that are selling the floor scales. It’s really unbelievable. It’s as if floor scales are posted on websites like burgers are listed on restaurant menus. However, as some of you know, not every burger is the same. Same holds true for floor scales. Quality matters.
You see, we’ve been working on and selling floor scales going on thirty years. Many of our suppliers have been selling them for longer than that. That’s why we just shake our head when we continue to have folks Continue reading
Many people go and visit their State Fair this time of year. I’m no exception. What a fun way to spend a day. When you do go and visit, you probably will notice the many displays set up who will guess your weight, your birth month or your age. Seems like they are located on every corner. They guess wrong and you win a prize. What scale do they normally have beside them?
Usually, it is an old mechanical dial scale. These days, not too many of those old mechanical dial scales are available. However, we do have these portable digital platform scales which are similar.
We have an affordable NTEP 4×4 5000 lb capacity floor scale that is available. This i series scale features a painted mild steel deck w/ tread plate top. The four load cell feet are adjustable and the junction box is a cast aluminum with adjustable summing card.
Is our floor scale the cheapest floor scale that you’re going to find?
No way!
Is our floor scale the best built, most affordable, NTEP floor scale that you’re going to find?
Absolutely!