How to Measure to the Nearest Thousandth on a Balance Scale

Ultra precision weighing is a necessity for many industries. Finely tuned formulation such as paint mixing requires an ultra-precision scale to maintain consistency for each color of paint used. For a paint company, an inaccurate paint color formulation can be disastrous. However, it is sometimes difficult to precisely weigh a heavy load. As a leader … Continued

How To Differentiate Between a Great Scale and a Bad Scale

Searching for scales is easy. Simply Google scales and you are off to the races. However, how can you tell if you are getting a great deal or if you are getting a lemon? Even if you have a very good idea of what you need for your scale, and have an idea of the … Continued

4 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Custom Scale

Arlyn Scales is one of the leaders in scale design and manufacturing. For the past thirty years, we have stayed ahead of the pack by keeping abreast of current technological developments and changing business trends. We help keep our competitive edge by manufacturing our scales in our Long Island, New York factory. You get our … Continued

The Most Durable Heavy Duty Analytical Balances

Analytical balances were created to measure small weight into the sub milligram range. The balances were developed for use in laboratory environments or other similar environments. In order for analytical balances to be precise, they could not be used in less controlled environments such as those found in more industrial areas. They also could not … Continued

Manufacturer of Industrial Bench Scales

Arlyn Scales offers two lines of industrial bench scales, the 6200 bench scales and the Series SAW Ultra Precision Scales. These scales work very well in several industrial settings, such as shipping, filling, checkweighing, and formulation. The 6200 Bench Scales models run from the 620I with a 4-pound capacity and 0.0002-pound resolution all the way … Continued

Manufacturer of Livestock Scales with Data-logging

Trying to weigh livestock can be a frustrating experience, but Arlyn Scales has a line of floor scales, the 5200 Series, that should make your life a whole lot easier. These scales use strain gauge load cells, four to a scale, that are placed in fabricated pockets within the scale’s frame for more accurate weight … Continued

Where to Buy a Digital Shipping Scale with Data Logging

When using large scales for shipping, it is important to have a record of each weight reading to ensure that you have a running tally of all of the different readings in a given period of time. This is helpful for your accounting group to understand how much each shipment weighs and it is important … Continued

How to Find the Scale You Actually Need

Finding the right scale for the job is tougher than it sounds. Sure, you can go out and buy a floor scale that can weigh anything up to 20,000 lbs., but if you’re looking for something to help you count components for the semiconductor industry, you might be able to find something a little more … Continued

Step-by-Step Analytical Balance Calibration Procedure

Arlyn Scales has been a leading innovator in scale manufacturing for the past thirty years. Based in Long Island, New York, we have made it our corporate mission to meet and beat expectations in the weighing industry. We load our scales with cutting edge technology and craftsmanship creating an unbeatable combination of accuracy and durability. … Continued

Best Scale to Weigh and Measure Liquids

Weighing liquids is a tricky business. When liquid sloshes around in its container it can cause scales to give inaccurate measurements. Liquid measurements require a scale that is extremely accurate and can measure quickly. Otherwise, you waste time and money by taking too long to take a reading when you are still not certain if … Continued

Can a Distillery be a Hazardous Environment?

The business of manufacturing whiskey, vodka, rum, bourbon, gin and a variety of our other favorite alcoholic drinks would not often be thought of as a dangerous enterprise. After all, man has been distilling and enjoying spirits for two thousand years or more. How dangerous can it be? The process of producing distilled alcoholic beverages … Continued

How an Industrial Company Can Automate Processes Using Scales

Today’s business world is nothing but rapid pace and razor thin bottom lines. It is vitally important for an industry to assess the way it can create and improve business processes and procedures. When it comes to industries that use scales, there is no exception. The scale industry has made a number of changes and … Continued