MSI Crane Scales

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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 compatibility is a major advantage for these field proven products. The MSI-8000 offers users the added advantage of seeing and controlling weight data wirelessly from a safe distance. The MSI-8000 has been industry tested for reliable use at distances up to 100 feet, and uses a rechargeable battery for a minimum 24 hours of continuous use.

In addition to remote-capability enhancement, the MSI-4260 electronics were completely refreshed from the ground up to include MSI’s exclusive ScaleCore™ technology, their most advanced weight-processor package, that offers improved speed and performance. MSI-4260 now also includes a more durable marine-strength bulkhead casting, and an upgraded display package for better visibility in low-light settings. An upgrade package is available to customers with original MSI-4260 and MSI-3460 equipment.

Fans of MSI’s Dyna-Link 2 Series Tension Dynamometers enthusiastically welcome the MSI-8000, a full-featured remote control and display for operating the dynamometer at safe and convenient distances. In uses like rigging a mobile construction crane, the Dyna-Link would likely be out of view or inaccessible. But the MSI-8000 allows users to see that weight data and control the scale wirelessly, where they haven’t been able to in the past.

Through MSI-8000’s ergonomic keypad and bold 5-digit LCD display, users have complete control over dynamometer function, programmability and operation. A rechargeable battery allows up to 24 hours of continuous, proven RF communication at distances up to 100 feet. The MSI-8000 currently syncs wirelessly with the latest generation of Dyna-Link 2, the MSI-7300, with future connectivity plans for other MSI crane scale products, including the MSI-3460 and MSI-4260 models. Users in the petro-chemical, energy, marine, aerospace, and test and measurement industries will appreciate MSI-8000’s heavy-duty, IP65 shock-resistant housing, as well as a standard RS-232 port that allows for advanced traceability and reporting.

Can I Buy An American Made Load Cell?

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You know we get asked this question usually about once every three months so we figured that we’d throw together a quick write up on the blog to give you an answer to the question.

And that question is, can I buy a Made in the USA load cell?

The answer is……

YES!

american made load cell

We also have a wide variety of Made in the USA load cells from Artech Industries.  They are based in California and build just about every type of load cell that you can imagine in their Riverside, California load cell factory.  Artech Industries is a major supplier of strain gauge load cells / force transducers for a wide variety of industrial and OEM applications. They rely on proven engineering innovations, careful manufacturing and quality control procedures have built an enviable reputation and record of performance since 1985.

We know that buying Made in America weighing products is important to many of our customers and we appreciate your loyalty and share your enthusiasm for Made in the USA equipment. If this is important to you please let us know before we process a quote or before we provide service on your scales. The reason we say this is many times when we are asked to quote on scales or parts we often choose the best overall product (price/durability) and often that is an imported item. So, if Made in the USA is very important to you, let us know and we would be happy to quote you an American Made scale or load cell if we can.

Amazing What Some Folks Will Do Just To Make A Sale

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We were told this week by one of our long time customers that he was “informed” by one of our local competitors that our company was now owned by someone else. In essence this competitor was trying to place some doubt in the customers mind. That is the second time in the past few months that we’ve heard of this taking place.

For the record Central Carolina Scale, Inc is still owned by the same person as it has been for over thirty years. So why would someone from a local competing company knowingly tell one of our customers something different?

  • Perhaps one of our competitors is tired of losing service business to us?
  • Perhaps one of our competitors is tired of losing sales to us?
  • Perhaps one of our competitors is tired of his customers leaving?
  • Perhaps one of our competitors is just misinformed?

We’re not sure what the issue is with this competitor. We hope it is just an honest mistake. The fact is, we have always tried to work with our competitors because inevitably what comes around goes around in this business. One week we will need a manual and the next week one of our competitors will need one.  That’s just how it always seems to go in the scale business. By working together we help each other keep their respective customer happy. It is a strategy that has worked for years and will continue to do so.

Hopefully, this company or individual who is telling companies incorrect information will learn from this mistake. Meanwhile, we will continue to sell only the best scales and weighing equipment and provide outstanding scale repair and calibrations. We also rent scales too. We appreciate your business!

New DIN Rail Weight Transmitter with PLC Connectivity

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cardinal 201There’s all kind of cliche’s that come to mind with the new Cardinal 201 like good things come in small packages. That is definitely the case for this new item from Cardinal Scale. The Cardinal Scale model 201 weight transmitter is a fast, accurate instrument for process control-based static and dynamic weighing applications. The 201 is capable of powering up to (8) 350 ohm load cells and comes with a 35-mm DIN rail mounting bracket. The 201 transmitter built by Cardinal Scale out of Webb City, Missouri features a 0.5-inch-high, six-digit, transflective LCD display with up to (7) different colors and is viewable in all lighting levels from direct light to total darkness. A variety of mounting options and ColorZONE control options make it ideal for quick visual verification of weight status.

The Cardinal Scale model 201 weight indicator offers sample rates of up to 200 samples per second and standard communication protocols include serial interface RS232/RS485, mini USB-B, Analog (0-10V or 4-20mA), Ethernet TCP/IP, EIP, and Modbus TCP, making it easy to connect to a PC, PLC, and other smart devices. Four programmable digital inputs and outputs are included to make it even more flexible. Connectivity set-up is simple using the printed legend on the front of the 201 enclosure. Setup and calibration of the model 201 weight controller is fast and easy using both the on-screen indicator menu prompts or Web browser interface via IP address.

The 4-in W x 4.2-in H x 1.9-in D compact size uses very little panel space, and the enclosure can be DIN rail mounted with the display either internal or remotely mounted on the face of the cabinet making it easy to implement into new and existing systems. The 201 weight indicator is both NTEP and Measurement Canada certified for legal-for-trade applications and is UL listed and CE certified.

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company has with an extensive product line of scales and weighing systems complete with a wide selection of peripheral equipment for your truck scale or weighing operation. Cardinal’s customer service and technical support center is all located at the factory headquarters in Webb City, MO. When you buy your Cardinal Scale from Central Carolina Scale you’re not just buying a high-quality — you are also putting Americans to work.

New ARMOR® Series Truck Scales

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cardinal armor truck scaleCardinal Scale Manufacturing recently announced a new “brand name” for its popular line of EPR truck scales. With our many popular name-brand products, such as the GUARDIAN® hydraulic scales, STORM indicators, and SnapStream wireless applications, it was time to give a brand name to the most popular Cardinal heavy capacity product of all.

As the EPR truck scale series has evolved into the cornerstone of Cardinal’s business, it needed a name that best suits the heavy-duty scale that it actually is. Effective immediately, the EPR series scales will now be known as the ARMOR® series for all electronic truck scale products. What better name to put on a product that bests represents the quality and longevity of a Cardinal truck scale. A Cardinal ARMOR® truck scale is all you require for protecting your investment and weighing requirements.

Arriving at the most opportune time for the busy upcoming truck scale buying season, Cardinal Scale has added yet another series of scales to the ARMOR® series products. You now have two competitive choices in ARMOR®, designed to meet the varying needs of the industry. The new 100-ton overall capacity/30-ton Concentrated Load Capacity ARMOR® truck scale includes all the great features of the 45-ton CLC model for the value-rated price you may require for certain applications. From stainless steel load cells and rodent protection to robotic-welded bridges, this new scale is everything you expect from a Cardinal ARMOR® Truck Scale. The 30-ton CLC models are designed for normal legal over-the-road trucks. Put on the ARMOR® of Cardinal and purchase a scale that will provide many years of great service to your business.

ARMOR® Truck Scale Features
stainless steel load cells and junction box
Single source supplier for all optional equipment such as weight indicators, remote displays, and software
Concrete or steel deck models
Optional grain dump modules
NTEP legal-for-trade up to 14 ft. wide
Anti-corrosion industrial tan powder paint complements any environment
Arrives fully-prepared for installation

Cardinal Scale, an ISO-9001 certified scale manufacturer, markets a complete line of quality weighing products and systems. Cardinal’s headquarters is in Webb City, Missouri, USA with warehouses in Canada and England. Established in 1950 by founder WH Perry, the company has been featured on the TV shows like “How It’s Made” and “World’s Greatest!…” Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company provides a one-stop shop for all of your weighing needs with an extensive product line of scales and weighing systems complete with a wide selection of peripheral equipment for your truck scale or weighing operation. Your risk is eliminated when you own a Cardinal scale, since you only have one call to make for new products and service support from dealers like Central Carolina Scale in Sanford, North Carolina. Cardinal’s customer service and technical support center is all located at the factory headquarters in Webb City, MO. When you buy from Cardinal, you’re not just buying a high-quality product… you’re putting Americans to work.

WinVRS Vehicle Weight Recording System

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Cardinal Scale’s powerful WinVRS has been a popular vehicle recording system for truck scale weighing applications many years, allowing high-traffic applications fast, accurate collection of data on vehicles, accounts, orders, and materials. The literature for this product has recently been updated.

cardinal winvrs software

Cardinal’s powerful WinVRS software keeps traffic moving over your scale by providing fast, accurate collection of data on vehicles, accounts, orders, and materials. Unique, user-defined fields allow you to easily configure the system to meet your needs. A wide range of reports are available to provide period histories, material totals, customer information and more. WinVRS’s convenient file utilities menu allows data to be exported to other applications such as accounting and materials control. NTEP legal-for-trade certified. WinVRS-TOUCH offers all the same great features as WinVRS, but comes with larger fonts and buttons for convenient touchscreen navigation. When a user enters into any WinVRS window with input prompts, an on-screen keyboard appears.

With 9 models of WinVRS to select from, customers oftentimes have questions about which system is right for their particular application. To help explain in an easy-to-use format, we have created the WinVRS Models Comparison Guide. The chart helps specify the differences with each particular model explaining exactly which features are included with which models and listing all of the extensive features that are offered with WinVRS.

The literature has also been updated and modernized to offer you the latest information and graphics to help understand all the features of this powerful system. Programmed completely in-house by Cardinal software programmers, WinVRS is all-Cardinal. WinVRS has been time-tested and a popular add-on to Cardinal truck scale orders for many years!

Can I Buy An American Made Digital Weight Indicator?

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Quite often a customer will contact us looking to buy a scale. Often they will have a list of features that they’re looking for, most of which we are able to accommodate.  It could be that they need a large size floor scale or maybe they need a scale to be extremely accurate. Or maybe they need a scale that can connect to their computer system via USB or ethernet cable.

doran 7000xlm weight meter

However there is one question about digital weighing indicators that makes us stop and think for a few seconds. Can I buy a Made in the USA digital weight readout for my scale? You see many of our favorite U.S. scale manufacturers actually import their digital indicators.

So as of today the best choices we can come up with for true Made in the USA quality when it comes to digital weight indicators would be the following:

  • Pennsylvania Scale 7600
  • Doran Scales 7000XLM
  • Cambridge CSW-10

The Pennsylvania 7600E is a really nice indicator for truck scale customers who are looking for a nice indicator that has many great features but doesn’t cost a fortune.  The Cambridge CSW-10 is an entry level basic indicator that is great for simple weighing applications.

So there you have it. If you are serious about finding made in the U.S.A. scale equipment we can provide that for you. It may be a little tough to find sometimes and it may cost a little more than the chinese imported products but in most cases we can get you a MADE IN THE USA weighing product.

Construction Industry

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Weighing scales and systems from Avery Weigh-Tronix (AWTX) can help construction companies improve efficiency by measuring inputs, finished goods and waste in order to maximize investment and minimize wastage. AWTX truck scales and weighbridges are reliable, accurate and tough enough to stand up to harsh construction industry environments. Our load cells and Weigh Bars under tanks, silos and vessels create a complete weighing system. For smaller loads, our floor scales, forklift truck scales, conveyor scales and bench scales are as tough and accurate as our larger scales.

Building Supplies and construction companies need weighing scales and systems to help the building construction industry to monitor materials inputted and waste in order to optimize efficiency. Builders of all types of buildings face uncertain demand in the wake of the global financial crisis. With volatile materials prices and low growth, building construction must be as efficient as possible to protect profits. Weighing scales and systems can help the building industry by monitoring materials input and waste in order to optimize efficiency and reduce wastage. Continue reading →

Chemical and Petrochemical Industry

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Weighing scales and systems from Avery Weigh-Tronix can help chemical companies control costs, balance regulatory and safety concerns in a safe manner whilst still ensuring operational effectiveness. Our range of scales have been designed to stand up to harsh chemical industry conditions with many having features specially designed for hazardous or corrosive environments. They can all be paired with sophisticated software and indicators to create weighing systems capable of controlling, monitoring and recording production and output.

Weighing scales and systems from Avery Weigh-Tronix can help monitor incoming feedstock, control production inputs and measure finished nutrients for accurate billing. Our range of scales are suitable for full truckloads, drums, palletized product and other, smaller loads. Load cells and weigh bars can be placed underneath tanks and vessels to create a complete weighing system which can include process control, recipe formulation and data transmission.

For pesticide manufacturing, weighing scales and systems from AWTX can help monitor incoming feedstock, control production inputs and measure finished nutrients for accurate billing. Our range of scales are suitable for full truck loads, drums, products on a pallet and other, smaller loads.

Avery Weigh-Tronix’s truck scales, floor scales, forklift truck scales and bench scales can measure inbound feedstock or finished pesticides. Our load cells and Weighbars can be placed underneath tanks and vessels to create a complete weighing system which can include process control, recipe formulation and data transmission.

Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing Weighing scales and systems from Avery Weigh-Tronix help control cost and quality in inorganic chemical manufacturing. Paints, pigments and dyes companies utilize Avery Weigh-Tronix’s weighing scales and systems to help coatings and colorant producers produce precisely formulated products, as well as in the inbound and outbound logistics of the paints, pigments and dyes industry.

When it comes to the petroleum and industrial gasses market, our weighing systems help the petrochemical industry control costs, control processes and prevent overloading and are suitable for use in corrosive, ATEX and other harsh environments found in the petroleum industry. The pharmaceutical industry relies on Avery Weigh-Tronix’s weighing scales and systems help pharma manufacturing companies by monitoring incoming feedstock, controlling the production process and measuring output. Polymers, rubber and artificial fibers count on Avery Weigh-Tronix’s weighing scales and systems which can help manufacturers of polymers, rubber products and artificial fibers to control costs during production. Solvents, sealants, adhesives and resins companies use weighing scales and systems from Avery Weigh-Tronix to help producers of solvents, sealants, adhesives and resins to precisely control both inputs and production, producing a high quality, cost efficient product.

Agriculture and Farming Industry Relies on Scales

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Scales are very important to almost every business in existence. When checking goods in, monitoring processes, or quantifying products for sale, weight measurement is a vital tool in controlling costs, maintaining quality, and assessing efficiency.

Weighing is an essential part in the Agricultural and Farming products industry. Whether tracking arable yields, managing feed ingredients and livestock performance, or trading in raw agricultural produce such as wheat, rice, lentils/pulses, sugar-cane, tea or spices, weighing is critical to your bottom line.

Platform scales, truck scales, weighbridges and other scales from Avery Weigh-Tronix are tough enough to deliver accuracy in the farm industry and collect this vital information accurately at every step of the way without slowing down your operation.

Weighing plays an important role in the Agricultural and Farming products industry. Whether tracking arable yields, managing feed ingredients and livestock performance, or trading in raw agricultural produce such as wheat, rice, lentils/pulses, sugar-cane, tea or spices, weighing is critical to your bottom line.

Everything from a livestock scale to a vehicle scale from Weigh Tronix are tough enough to deliver accuracy in the agro industry and collect this vital information accurately at every step of the way without slowing down your operation.

Products designed specifically for agriculture and on-farm applications will be found on our website, be sure to see the: cattle scales, truck scales, indicators and ag scales sections or give us a call (919) 776-7737