What Does 5000 x 1 Mean? Scale Capacity x Readability

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 »

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 »

55 Gallon Drum Scales Buying Advice

In today’s entry we are going to look at weighing scales that are designed to weigh 55 gallon drums with ease. There are quite a few scale choices out there from the Brecknell DS1000 to the Rice Lake Roughdeck BDP and everything in between. There are numerous things took look out for when you are… Read More »

Heat Resistant Crane Scales

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 »

Floor Scale with Ramp VS. Floor Scale in a Pit

Today, we’re going to talk about the advantages of buying a pallet scale with a ramp vs. installing a pallet scale into your concrete floor. Maybe you would like a more portable floor scale that sits above ground with a ramp beside it. Or perhaps you would rather just have an in ground style floor… Read More »