A Cost Effective Alternative to Force Motor Scales

Force motor scales, also called magnetic force restoration or MFR scales, are used when precise, high resolution measurements need to be taken. The resolution of a scale is the number of decimal places the scale can accurately produce. Scientific labs and paint mixers are just two examples of industries that would require this kind of … Continued

NEC Hazardous Area Classifications

The NEC, or National Electric Code, sets the standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. There are certain work environments that have been specifically classified as hazardous due to the nature of the materials used in that environment. For example, warehouses that work with flammable gases and liquids … Continued

The Importance of Industrial Safety

In today’s industrial environments, there are many types of hazardous conditions. Whether or not it’s wood chips, gas vapor, flammable powder, or many more things, the pace of industrial productivity and performance can accidentally add the final element to a potentially deadly situation. Therefore, it’s extremely important that you find reliable scales that are rated … Continued

5 Characteristics of a Well Built Wheelchair Scale

At Arlyn Scales, we have been leading the scale industry for the past thirty years. It’s not because we have a magic one size fits all solution. It is because we are constantly learning. We research materials to make a better scale, technological advancements to make more cutting edge electronics, and pursue business opportunities to … Continued

The Best Scales for Handling Industrial Chemicals

Industrial chemicals can be tough on equipment. They can corrode metal and cause damage to electronic and other components. Most chemicals will not do that, but the industrial environment has enough potential for damaging substances to be on your scale or other equipment that it is best not to take any chances. With a little … Continued

The Components of a Custom Weighing Kit

Whether you are working in a pharmaceutical laboratory helping to create a new generation of antibiotics, or you are running a waste management firm; you can find a scale that is designed with you in mind. However, sometimes the one size fits all standard model doesn’t fit a customer’s needs. The customer may require something … Continued

Controlling Flow Rate with Scales

When formulating chemicals and other liquids, sometimes it’s necessary for the various liquids to be mixed at an extremely precise ratio. In order to make this process more efficient and productive, it’s important to determine how to control the flow rate of these chemical ingredients so that an automated production line can be used to … Continued

Weighing Equipment Manufacturing with Arlyn Scales

Based in Long Island, New York, Arlyn Scales has been manufacturing weighing equipment for over thirty years. Our unique approach allows us to provide our customers with high quality, budget friendly weighing solutions. From our industrial strength strain gage scales to our ultra precision models, our products are durable, accurate, reliable, and entirely customizable. Industrial … Continued

Batch Weighing Scales: SAW Technology Makes All the Difference

Batch weighing is a manufacturing process that is used to mix multiple ingredients and form a final product. Sometimes the process is fully or partially automated. In this process, the quality of the finished product is often directly related to how closely the manufacturer follows the formula. This is especially true for sensitive formulas used … Continued

Precision Scales Manufactured in the USA

As a New York based scales manufacturer, Arlyn Scales has better insight into the struggles many industries face when it comes to finding a precision scale at a price that works with their budget. We’ve been designing and fabricating our scales in our Long Island factory for over thirty years now as well as their … Continued