Happy Memorial Day to everyone. Thank you to all our soldiers past and present for all their sacrifices. We are proud to live in America. God bless the USA!
Overload protection
As is the case quite often — a lot of the topics we discuss here originate from our customers. Just recently I received a question about overload protection on our floor scales. Apparently a lot of the “internet specials” that are flooding the web lately like to advertise they have “200% overload” protection, plus somehow with all the “toughness” they have built into their scales, they can sell their scales at super low prices and offer free freight on these “heavy duty” monsters. Wow, we need these internet guys to run for office — there is nothing they can’t do or say! (or write for that matter)
Here at CCS, we stick to whatever the manufacturer specs are because most, if not all, of our floor scales don’t have those 200% specifications. GSE specs do currently list overload protection for their floor scales at 200%. However, most of our floor scales have somewhere around 60% to 100%, which should be plenty. This number really depends greatly on the manufacturer, the product structure, and the component quality in the scale.
Price versus quality
I had to write this entry based on the last couple of weeks. We here at CCS always try to stay on top of the newest trends…especially when it comes to scales. So I had a new lower priced import scale shipped in here so we could evaluate it.
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Quality versus Price
Sometimes ideas about what to write on this blog just fall right into my lap. I just got off the phone with a potential customer who was asking for a price on a scale system. Once I told him the price, he immediately questioned me and wondered why my item was so much more expensive than a “similar” item he had just seen on another website. I Continue reading
Medical Scales galore!
We listened to you and heard what you were telling us. “We want more medical scales, more brands, more features, different price ranges, different types, etc….” Well, we have responded. We have added over 50 different medical scales to our lineup from some of the most trusted brands in the industry. Health-O-Meter, Weighsouth Medical, Seca, and Detecto are just a few of the top brands that we offer you.
As for types of scales…we offer everything from bathroom type scales to wheelchair scales to scales with handrails to assist people in stepping on/off the scale.
Versatile and reliable — just a couple of words to describe the Doran 8000XLM digital weight indicator
Doran has once again come up with an outstanding product that can fit a wide range of applications. The 8000XLM digital weight indicator is loaded with standard features that other indicators only dream of. The indicator is enclosed in IP69K rated stainless steel, which is ideal for washdown applications. The display is a bright red LED and is well protected for harsh use everyday use. Power is provided by 115VAC power as well as an internal rechargeable battery which provides 60 hours of use between recharge cycles. The indicator powers up to (8) 350 ohm load cells. Other standard features of the 8000XLM include accumulator, counter, grading scale, and peak hold.
The indicator comes standard with RS232 serial interface. However you can also get this indicator with optional USB 2.0, or ethernet communication. The communication options the 8000XLM includes, make it an ideal product to pair up with Doran’s Excelerator software package.
2007 promises to be a great year
We are extremely excited to bring you some great products for 2007. As always….we will continue to bring you the tried and true products you’ve grown to love, but we will offer some new items that are sure to bring some added benefit for you this year.
Our wrestling scale lineup is as strong as ever with the W series of digital scales. We also have some exciting new digital indicators coming out this year, pallet jack scales, etc… Be sure to visit our site often in 2007. Have a happy and safe new year!
Merry Christmas and happy new year!
Merry Christmas and happy new year! We hope you had a wonderful Christmas season celebrating with family and friends. Also, please don’t forget in all the rush and hoopla, that Christmas is the date that we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the son of God.
Happy Veteran’s Day
Happy Veteran’s Day. Veterans Day is observed on November 11th. This year that happens to be on a Saturday. The purpose of Veteran’s Day is simple. It’s a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their service, patriotism, love of country, and willingness to sacrifice for the common good of you and I. Thank you for your service and God Bless America.
Ok, you asked for it — you got it. My recommendation on what legal for trade price computing scale to buy for farmer’s markets
What a beautiful Saturday morning! My wife and I went to the farmer’s market and we were amazed at all the wonderful produce that was available! You name it — juicy apples, sweet corn, bright red tomatoes, green peppers, candy, pumpkins — I could go on and on…While my wife was looking at all the wonderful products available, I must confess that I was looking at all the scales that the different vendors were using. I saw almost every brand you can imagine.
Probably not a week goes by that I don’t get asked by a potential customer “what’s the best price computing scale”? I normally mention a couple of nice ones and the customer either takes my advice and buys or they don’t. However, in this entry, I’m going to give you the run down on what I witnessed at the farmer’s market today and I’m going to tell you what scale I’d buy if I ran a stand at the market. As we strolled around, I saw a CAS unit, a couple of Avery Berkel, a few Hobart models, some Ishida models as well. Now, are you ready for my recommendation?
I kept thinking to myself as we walked around, what would I want in a price computing scale? What makes one unit stand out from the rest of the pack? Then I realized what set one unit apart from the rest. Now, I don’t want to take away from the basic math or arithmetic skills a vendor at one of these markets must have, but wouldn’t it be nice to not have to figure out how much change to give a person after every single transaction? That’s when it hit me! The Rice Lake RS-130 price computing scale is a very nice price computing scale that can easily calculate change.
What sets the Rice Lake RS-130 apart from the other NTEP Approved digital price computing scales on the market? That’s an easy question — First, the RS-130 displays weight in not only pounds, but also kg’s and oz’s. Second, the scale computes customer change for you! Third, the scale comes with an inuse cover. Fourth, the scale can operate on standard AC power or the rechargeable battery that’s included standard. Plus, like a lot of other retail scales, it allows you to enter frequently sold items (PLU’s) into memory.
There you have it — my recommendation. The RS-130. Don’t forget though, we have many different price computing scales that are always available at Central Carolina Scale!