Today, most large vehicle scales are installed with above ground or concrete pit foundations. Depending on state or regional requirements, scales can also be installed in a shallow pit, as opposed to the deep pit required by older mechanical scales. A pit installation requires less space than an above ground scale since longer approaches are… Read More »
There’s no question that truck scales are a significant investment for just about any company. Although a lower-cost truck scale may seem like a more enticing option, the hardware price is only one element of the total cost of a scale. If you are a potential buyer, then you should be aware of the ways… Read More »
Over the past month, we have layed out in great detail some of the benefits of the Cardinal Armor truck scale. If you consider one of the aforementioned issues problematic, Cardinal Scale’s ARMOR® digital truck scales can provide the solutions you need. The ARMOR® provides a great leap forward in truck scale technology. Costly load… Read More »
Replacing the SmartCell® load cell is incredibly simple. Most importantly, it is a very fast procedure that gets your scale back to work in rapid time. • Ease of use is also continued with installation or replacement of digital load cell (DLC) cards or 225D mainboards in the truck scale’s weight indicator. The 225D indicator… Read More »
SmartCell® digital load cells provide many layers of protection against damage from water and debris. The SmartCell’s construction, placement, and ingress-blocking technology keep water and grime from damaging the load cells. • As part of the axis® frictionless centering system that is provided, SmartCell® digital load cells are moved from an exposed area near the… Read More »
Extreme weather and temperatures will cause issues for analog load cells. SmartCell® digital load cells provide the much-needed protection to prevent important internal components from failure. ARMOR® load cells can operate in a wide range of temperatures. SmartCell® load cells are designed to function at high performance in a wide range of settings. Whether your scale… Read More »
As we discussed in the last entry, the Armor truck scale is a scale worth considering. Today we look at the SmartCell. SmartCell® load cells and iSite software greatly reduce the monetary risks involved in scale ownership. • Since the circuitry of the load cell is internal, wiring is not openly exposed to corrosion. The… Read More »
Over the next few blog entries, we are going to take a look at a few of the reasons why Cardinal’s ARMOR® Digital Truck Scale arguably provides the best return on investment. Cardinal Scale’s all-around innovative truck scale and load cell design provides the most protection against circumstances—seen and unforeseen. The combination of Cardinal Scale’s… Read More »
When most potential customers seek a vehicle scale that also performs diagnostics, they often think of truck scales that use digital load cells. Digital load cells require A/D cards to be placed in every load cell to obtain diagnostic information. Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ iQUBE², however, conducts A/D conversion at the junction box rather than… Read More »
Quality truck scale accessories increase efficiencies and optimize the flow of trucks in and out of your plant. Knowing exactly which truck scale accessories will complement your current operations can help you better select an overall truck scale system and manufacturer. Refer to your site planning flow map to see where an accessory can speed… Read More »