How to Choose the Right Platform Scale Size

Platform scales are often found in agricultural and manufacturing settings. They are also frequently seen being used by airlines for a number of applications and in warehouses too. Platform scales are capable of measuring a diverse assortment of objects—everything from pallets of small or large products to piles of paper and envelopes. In the agricultural … Continued

Drum Scales: How to Accurately Weigh Industrial and Hazardous Fluids

  Many industries require the weight reading of liquid materials. Depending on the type of business and the destination or purpose of the material in question, companies might be looking to acquire volume, gross weight, or net weight. Measuring liquids are often more difficult than weighing solid objects, such as boxes or people, because liquids … Continued

How Arlyn Scales Designs, Develops and Produces Rugged Industrial Grade Load Cells

Every time an object is placed on a scale platform to be weighed the scale must be able to accurately measure the weight of the object and communicate the weight reading to the scale’s indicator—where the weight reading can be viewed. How scales manage to measure the weight of objects and communicate weight readings to … Continued

Scale Accuracy and Platform Size: How to Customize an Industrial Scale to Fit Your Needs

Platform scales are arguably the most used scale style within industrial settings: recycling plants use platform scales to weigh the input and output of various materials; laundry services use platform scales to determine the prices of clothing bundles; and airports use platform scales to measure luggage in order to uphold weight guidelines. Clearly, platform scales … Continued

How Arlyn Scales Can Develop a Custom Weighing Solution for Your Company

Arlyn Scales is a leader in design and development of technology within the weighing industry, and has been for over 30 years. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Arlyn Scales designs and manufactures a collection of high quality, long-lasting industrial scales, which includes: floor scales, bench scales, platform scales, drum scales, and more. Arlyn Scales … Continued

How Arlyn Scales Software Downloads Increase Scale Functionability

  Arlyn Scales has been a recognized leader of industrial-scale design and technology for more than 30 years. Our company manufactures a diverse selection of weighing devices suitable for a range of industries and purposes. And customers have the opportunity to choose from a mixture of scale options and customizations. Arlyn Scales’ collection of weighing … Continued

Which is a Better Scale for Your Industry: Stainless Steel or Aluminum?

Consumers are often required to choose the construction material used to build an industrial scale before purchasing it. Material options typically include aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. Each material has certain benefits the other materials may or may not have. For example, aluminum is lightweight and cheaper than steel; however, steel is more durable than … Continued

Arlyn Scales and Accuracy Over Time: What to Know

Companies across a vast multitude of industries utilize industrial scales. Common uses for industrial scales include using them to help keep track of inventory and weighing items before sending, or after receiving, shipment. There are a number of highly regarded weighing technologies available to consumers today; however, the accuracy of the results they produce can … Continued

Quality Control at Arlyn Scales: How We Test Our Scales to Ensure Accuracy

Arlyn Scales is a leader in design and manufacturing of high quality, long lasting industrial scales. Our company offers consumers a wide selection of industrial scales suitable for a variety of purposes and environments. Many of our scales utilize our own-patented technology, Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology, which is the latest breakthrough in scale technology … Continued

How Arlyn Scales Are Used in a University

  Many university laboratory and classroom settings require the presence of weighing devices capable of measuring a variety of objects and types of substances. In university-level physics classes, for example, students are oftentimes tasked with determining the exact measurement of weight or mass pertaining to various objects. And in university-level chemistry courses, students and professors … Continued

Ways Scales Are Used In The Veterinary Industry

If you’re a pet-owner then you understand the importance of a skilled and experienced veterinarian. But did you know veterinarians are needed in more places than local animal hospitals and clinics? Veterinarians work with a variety of animals big and small. In addition to working with domesticated animals and treating them at animal hospitals and … Continued

Most Common Uses for Parts Counting Scales

Parts Counting Scales from Arlyn Scales counts large volumes of parts with small unit weights. Learn more about Part Counting Scales