Category Archives: Load Cells

What are Weigh Modules and Weigh Bar Kits?

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 »

Scales for Chemical Processors: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Chemical Weighing

The chemical processing industry plays a pivotal role in manufacturing a wide array of consumer and industrial products. From organic alcohols and petrochemicals to industrial acids, catalysts, compounds, pigments, paints, and other inorganic substances, chemical processors encounter a diverse range of hazardous materials. Ensuring the safety and accuracy of these processes is crucial for both… Read More »

Paving the Path of Progress: Asphalt Producers, Weighing Equipment, and the Raleigh-Durham Roadway Boom

The Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina has experienced rapid population growth in recent years, with an influx of new residents seeking the region’s thriving job market, educational opportunities, and cultural attractions. To accommodate this exponential growth, a vast network of roads is being built, modified, or widened to connect communities and ensure efficient transportation. However,… Read More »

Dangers of Buying Certain “Cheap” Scales Online

The article below is courtesy of Mr. Boon Lim who has been involved in the weighing industry for many years. It really hammers home the points that we have been trying to discuss with customers for literally decades!  There are differences in quality between certain brands of scales. We’ve discussed this numerous times over the… Read More »

How Does a Load Cell Work?

You can step on a scale at the doctors office or buy fresh produce off a scale at the farmers market. Either way the scale you are looking at includes a load cell inside. But, how exactly does that load cell work?  What does a load cell do?  How does a load cell send weight… Read More »