An industrial scale can do much more than display weight. The correct upgrades can send readings to a computer, record production data, communicate with a PLC, control filling equipment, print labels, monitor inventory remotely, or operate where standard power and enclosure arrangements are unsuitable.

The best time to select these options is before ordering the scale. Some upgrades require a specific indicator, internal electronics, output connector, safety barrier, enclosure, or factory configuration. Identifying the workflow early helps Arlyn Scales equip the system correctly and avoids unnecessary retrofitting.

Start With the Job the Scale Must Perform

Do not begin by selecting ports or software names. Begin with the result you need. For example:

• Send weight to a nearby Windows computer
• Enter weight directly into shipping or business software
• Record measurements without keeping a computer beside the scale
• Share data through Google Sheets
• Monitor tanks, cylinders, or inventory remotely
• Connect the scale to a PLC
• Stop a pump or close a valve at a target weight
• Print a label, receipt, card, or barcode
• Count parts, check acceptable weight ranges, or calculate flow rate
• Operate the scale away from an electrical outlet
• Protect the indicator in wet, corrosive, or classified environments

Once the required outcome is clear, the appropriate indicator, output, software, and supporting hardware can be selected as one complete configuration.

Industrial Scale Upgrade and Option Guide

Which Upgrades Commonly Work Together?

Many scale options solve only one part of a larger workflow. The following combinations provide useful starting points.

Send Weight to a Nearby Computer

Choose USB, RS-232, or RS-485 communication together with compatible PC software or a keyboard-wedge workflow. USB computer communication is different from exporting a data log to a USB flash drive.

Create Shared Online Weight Records

Choose the UpScale indicator, Data Logging, and Ethernet or Wi-Fi. This combination can support Google Sheets logging and emailed data-log files. AxChange may be a better fit when centralized multi-scale monitoring, alerts, historical data, or offline recovery is required.

Connect the Scale to a PLC

Identify the PLC’s supported protocol first. A basic installation may use analog output or serial communication. More structured integration may use MODBUS RTU/ASCII, MODBUS TCP, EtherNet/IP, or PROFINET through the UpScale indicator.

Automate Filling, Dispensing, or Batching

Choose the Setpoint option and the correctly rated relay hardware. Add a light tower, buzzer, printer, or network output if the process also needs operator guidance, documentation, or remote notification.

Monitor a Tank, Drum, or Cylinder

Combine an appropriately sized platform with Data Logging, network connectivity, and either Google Sheets or AxChange. Add setpoint alerts when employees must be notified before inventory reaches a low level.

Operate in a Demanding Environment

Select the appropriate platform material and indicator enclosure according to moisture, chemicals, cleaning procedures, and impact exposure. A hazardous location requires an approved ArlynGuard intrinsically safe configuration, not simply a battery or stainless-steel enclosure.

Standard Features Are Not Necessarily Upgrades

Many Arlyn industrial scales already include rugged construction features such as stainless-steel load cells, digital weight indication, tare, zero, net/gross weight, and unit conversion. Exact standard equipment varies by product family.

Likewise, factory-direct design and manufacturing is a purchasing advantage, but it is not an equipment upgrade. The selectable upgrades are the displays, outputs, software functions, power options, enclosures, printers, relays, and application features added to support a particular process.

Select Upgrades Before the Scale Is Built

Some options may be added later, but retrofitting is not always as simple as connecting a cable. An upgrade may require internal electronics, a different enclosure, an output connector, software licensing, relay hardware, network configuration, or recalibration.

When requesting a scale recommendation, tell Arlyn:

• What will be weighed
• Maximum capacity and required readability
• Where the scale will operate
• Whether the indicator must be local or remote
• Where the weight data must go
• Whether data must be viewed, stored, printed, or transmitted
• Whether the scale must control external equipment
• Which computer, PLC, ERP, database, printer, or cloud system will receive the data
• Required ports, protocols, and data formats
• Power, enclosure, corrosion, washdown, or hazardous-location requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why Warehouse Scales Matter

Your warehouse depends on scales that can keep up with high volume, heavy loads, and demanding environments. Choosing the right scale doesn’t just save time—it prevents costly errors and protects both products and workers.

Accuracy that pays off  

Eliminate miscounts, reduce shipping errors, and maintain inventory integrity.

Durability in tough environments

Withstand shock loads, corrosive chemicals, and years of heavy use.

Safety & ergonomics built in

Low-profile designs reduce lifting strain and product damage, keeping teams productive.

Choosing the Right Scale for Your Warehouse

Every warehouse has unique requirements. At Arlyn, we offer three core scale types to cover everything from lightweight parcels to heavy industrial loads:

• Floor Scales – Heavy-duty platforms designed for pallets, drums, and bulk freight.
• Platform Scales – Compact, versatile solutions for medium-capacity loads and workstation use.
• Parts Counting Scales – Precision tools for fast, accurate counts of small components like fasteners or electronics.

Need ramps, guides, or custom platform sizes? Arlyn Scales can configure every model to fit your exact workflow.

Built for Safety and Productivity

Warehouse operations are fast-paced—and accidents are costly. Arlyn’s low-profile platforms and ergonomic designs minimize the risk of dropped goods, back strain, and repetitive injuries. Protective coatings resist rust and chemical corrosion, while optional “spill lip” designs contain fluids to prevent loss and improve worker safety.

By reducing risk and eliminating inefficiencies, these features keep your workforce productive and your products protected.

Warehouse Scales: Floor, Platform & Parts Counting Models

Floor Scales

When you need to weigh pallets, drums, or oversized freight, Arlyn’s 5200 Series Floor Scales deliver unmatched durability and accuracy.

• Capacities & Sizes: From 2,500 lb to 20,000 lb, with platforms as large as 7′ x 9′.
• Construction: Choose rugged steel for cost efficiency, or stainless steel for corrosion resistance in harsh environments.
• Accuracy: Four stainless steel load cells, factory-matched for ±0.1% precision.
• Ease of Use: Low-profile design for easier loading/unloading; swivel-mounted digital display for clear readouts.
• Safety Options: Intrinsically safe models available for hazardous environments.
• Connectivity: Standard RS-232, USB, and Ethernet, plus industrial protocols like Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET.

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Platform Scales

For operations that require frequent weighing of medium-capacity loads, Arlyn’s 3200 Series Platform Scales provide the perfect balance of strength, precision, and flexibility.

• Capacities & Sizes: From 500 lb to 1,000 lb, with platforms up to 48″ x 48″.
• Construction: Available in cost-effective aluminum or full stainless steel for corrosive environments.
• Accuracy: Internal resolution up to 1 part in 500,000, delivering weight precision as fine as 0.1 lb.
• Low Profile Design: At under 2″ high, these scales are safer and easier to load than traditional bulkier models.
• Durability: Stainless steel load cells and welded frames resist shock, overload, and heavy warehouse use.
• Advanced Features: Cloud-based monitoring with AxChange, intrinsically safe versions for classified environments, and multiple connectivity options.

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Parts Counting Scales

Inventory management becomes faster and more accurate with Arlyn’s 8200 Series Parts Counting Scales, engineered for high-volume warehouses and precision counting tasks.

• Capacities & Resolutions: From 10 lb x 0.002 lb up to 200 lb x 0.002 lb. Ultra Precision SAW models achieve resolutions 10x higher than strain gauge scales.
• Applications: Perfect for fasteners, electronic components, and small parts where miscounts can be costly.
• Ease of Use: Intuitive digital interface with Quick Count mode and storage for up to 100 part weights.
• Durability: Stainless steel platforms and load cells designed to withstand shock, overload, and continuous use.
• Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and PROFINET integration for seamless data logging and ERP compatibility.
• Customization: Options for barcode scanning, label printing, batching/filling controls, and cloud-based monitoring.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warehouse Scales

How often should warehouse scales be calibrated?

Arlyn scales are factory-calibrated and designed with self-calibration features. Unlike many competitor models that require monthly or annual service, our scales typically only need recalibration if they’re moved, exposed to shock loads, or show signs of drift.

What’s the difference between a floor scale and a platform scale?

Floor scales are built for high-capacity loads like pallets, drums, or heavy machinery (up to 20,000 lb). Platform scales handle lighter, medium-capacity loads (500–1,000 lb) and are ideal for workstation or hand-loaded tasks.

Can Arlyn scales integrate with ERP or warehouse software?

Yes. Our models support USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and even direct-to-Google Sheets logging, making it easy to connect with existing inventory or ERP systems.

Are your scales suitable for corrosive or hazardous environments?

Absolutely. We manufacture stainless steel models with protective coatings for corrosive conditions, and intrinsically safe versions for classified or explosive environments.

Why Choose Arlyn Scales for Your Warehouse?

Whether you need the heavy-duty capacity of a Floor Scale, the versatility of a Platform Scale, or the precision of a Parts Counting Scale, Arlyn delivers accuracy, durability, and seamless integration at factory-direct pricing. Every model is built in the USA with stainless steel load cells, advanced digital technology, and upgrade options to fit your exact workflow.

Stop losing time and money to inaccurate or unreliable scales. With Arlyn Scales, you’ll get the right tools to streamline warehouse operations, protect your team, and keep your supply chain moving.

Contact us today to configure your scale or request a custom solution for your warehouse.

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Shipping and handling operations may need to weigh anything from envelopes and small parcels to cartons, mail tubs, pallets and bulk containers. No single scale type is ideal for every load.

The appropriate shipping scale depends on the load’s weight and dimensions, how it reaches the weighing station, the smallest increment that matters, and where the resulting data must go. Bench and platform scales serve packages and containers, floor scales support palletized freight, and counting scales help verify quantities before goods leave the facility.

Why Accurate Shipping Weights Matter

An incorrect shipment weight can affect more than the carrier charge. It may create:

• Carrier adjustments and billing corrections
• Returned or delayed packages
• Inaccurate freight estimates
• Incorrect bills of lading or shipping documents
• Inventory discrepancies
• Overloaded packages, pallets or handling equipment
• Manual reweighing and data-entry work
• Customer-service problems

The scale should produce a repeatable measurement that is appropriate for the package or freight class being processed. It should also fit the physical workflow so employees can load, read and unload it safely and efficiently.

Which Type of Scale Is Best for Shipping and Handling?

Bench Scales for Parcels and Shipping Cartons

Bench scales are practical when most shipments can be lifted safely onto a table-height or countertop weighing station.

Typical applications include:

• Individual parcels
• Small cartons
• Mail trays and tubs
• Packaged replacement parts
• Samples and product kits
• Small return shipments

Choose a platform that supports the package without allowing it to rest against the indicator, wall or surrounding work surface. If large cartons obscure the display, use an indicator that can be positioned remotely or mounted where the operator can read it clearly.

The bench scale’s capacity must include the package, contents and any tray or fixture used during weighing. Its resolution should be fine enough for the shipping or inventory decision being made without adding unnecessary sensitivity.

Platform Scales for Large Boxes and Containers

A platform scale is useful when packages are too large or awkward for a countertop scale but do not require the size or capacity of a pallet-scale installation.

Common loads include:

• Oversized cartons
• Reusable shipping containers
• Mail sacks
• Luggage
• Wheeled carts
• Multiple packages weighed together

Low-profile platforms can reduce lifting distance and make it easier to move suitable wheeled containers onto the scale. Platform dimensions should be chosen from the load’s contact points and stability requirements rather than the outside dimensions alone.

Read the platform-scale selection guide for a complete comparison of capacity, size, construction and connectivity.

Floor Scales for Pallets and Heavy Freight

Floor scales are designed for larger platforms and higher-capacity loads. They are commonly used for:

• Loaded pallets
• Bulk shipping containers
• Large finished assemblies
• Crated equipment
• Consolidated freight
• Materials handled by pallet jack or forklift

When specifying a floor scale, calculate the entire gross load. Include the pallet, crate, container or fixture in addition to the product.

Also consider:

• Pallet dimensions and runner orientation
• Location of load contact points
• Approach and turning clearance
• Forklift or pallet-jack access
• Whether a ramp is needed
• Protection from vehicle impacts
• Indicator mounting and cable routing
• Floor strength and levelness

A pallet should not bridge between the scale and the surrounding floor. Pipes, straps or nearby equipment must not transfer part of the load away from the weighing platform.

Counting Scales for Shipment Quantity Verification

A counting scale estimates the number of substantially identical parts by dividing their total net weight by an established average piece weight.

This can help verify shipments containing:

• Fasteners
• Electronic components
• Machined parts
• Hardware kits
• Packaging components
• Printed pieces

The quality of the count depends on:

• Variation between individual pieces
• Sample size used to establish average piece weight
• The relationship between piece weight and scale resolution
• Stable packaging and tare values
• The number of pieces in the final batch

Light or variable parts may require finer resolution and a larger representative sample. For demanding applications, compare standard and Ultra Precision counting configurations.

Counting by weight is an efficient verification method, but it does not prove that every part is identical, undamaged or correctly packaged.

Scale Weight Versus Dimensional Weight

A scale measures actual weight. It does not measure the outside dimensions of a package unless it is part of a separate dimensioning system.

Carriers may compare actual package weight with a dimensional or volumetric weight calculated from package length, width and height. The applicable formula, divisor, rounding method and billing rules depend on the carrier, service and current agreement.

A complete parcel-shipping process may therefore need:

• An industrial scale for actual weight
• A manual or automated method of capturing dimensions
• Carrier or transportation-management software
• A printer for labels and documents
• Barcode scanning for package identification

The scale should provide the actual weight to the receiving system. The shipping application should combine that weight with dimensions, destination, service level and carrier rules.

How to Choose Shipping-Scale Capacity

Select capacity from the heaviest complete load expected at that station.

For a parcel station, include:

• Product
• Packaging
• Protective material
• Shipping container
• Any tray or fixture resting on the scale

For pallet freight, include:

• All products
• Pallet or skid
• Crate or bulk container
• Banding, wrapping and protective materials
• Any reusable fixture weighed with the shipment

Choose a reasonable capacity margin for normal operating variation. Excessive unused capacity may result in coarser displayed increments and greater equipment cost.

How Much Resolution Does a Shipping Scale Need?

There is no universal resolution that every shipping scale must provide.

The appropriate displayed increment depends on:

• The load range
• Carrier or internal documentation requirements
• The value of the goods
• Whether the scale is used for parts counting
• Whether weight determines a commercial charge
• The acceptable uncertainty in the process

A parcel station processing light packages may need finer increments than a floor scale weighing multi-thousand-pound pallets. Compare the scale’s model-specific capacity, resolution and accuracy with the actual shipping requirement.

If weight is used to determine a transaction price, confirm whether legal-for-trade approval and local weights-and-measures requirements apply. A highly readable scale is not automatically approved for commercial transactions.

Platform Size and Package Overhang

The scale platform should support the load securely.

A package may extend beyond the platform if:

• It remains stable
• Its support points rest appropriately on the scale
• It does not touch a wall, table, floor or indicator
• Its center of gravity remains safely supported

If the load routinely creates unstable placement or hides the display, choose a larger platform or remote indicator. A platform larger than necessary may consume valuable packing-station space, so measure the actual packages and contact points before ordering.

Durability in Shipping and Warehouse Environments

Shipping scales may experience:

• Repeated package placement
• Dropped cartons
• Pallet and forklift impacts
• Dust and packaging debris
• Temperature changes near loading docks
• Moisture and condensation
• Frequent relocation

The platform, frame, load cells, feet, cables and indicator must all be considered. A heavy-looking top plate does not by itself guarantee that the weighing components are protected from overload and shock.

Arlyn industrial scales use stainless steel load cells in rugged mechanical structures. Select the scale family and construction according to the load and environment rather than relying on a general “heavy duty” description.

Connect Shipping Scales to Computers and Warehouse Systems

Manual entry may be acceptable for occasional shipments. High-volume operations often benefit from sending weight data directly to another system.

Depending on the scale and indicator configuration, available pathways may include:

• RS-232
• RS-422 or RS-485
• USB communication
• Ethernet TCP/IP
• Wireless TCP/IP
• Industrial protocols with compatible systems
• USB data logging
• Keyboard-wedge data entry
• Cloud or spreadsheet integration

Before selecting an interface, identify:

• The receiving computer, PLC, shipping application or warehouse system
• The physical connection and communication protocol
• The required data format
• Whether the transfer is automatic or operator-triggered
• Whether a stable-weight condition is required
• Which package, order or pallet identifier accompanies the weight

Review current scale communication and data options when planning the workflow.

Barcode, Label and Printing Workflows

A shipping station may need to associate each weight with an order, carton, pallet or tracking identifier.

A possible sequence is:

1. The operator scans or selects the order.
2. The package is placed on the scale.
3. The system waits for a stable weight.
4. The measurement is transferred to the shipping or warehouse application.
5. The application applies dimensions, destination and carrier rules.
6. A compatible printer produces the required label or document.
7. The transaction is stored with its identifying information.

The scale, scanner, printer and software must be compatible. Define which device controls each step before purchasing interfaces or peripherals.

Remote Displays and Indicator Placement

Large packages may hide a display mounted close to the platform. Pallet scales may be located where the operator cannot safely stand beside the load.

Indicator placement should allow the operator to:

• Read the weight without leaning over the load
• Reach required controls safely
• Avoid forklift and pallet traffic
• Keep cables protected
• View status or stability information

Depending on the system, the indicator may be mounted on a stand, wall, bench or remote location. Computer or network access may also reduce the need to interact with the display at the platform.

Should Shipping Scales Be Portable?

Portability can be useful for occasional weighing or changing warehouse layouts, but moving a scale introduces additional considerations.

Confirm:

• The scale can be moved without lifting it by cables or the indicator
• The new surface is stable and level
• The platform is clear of obstructions
• Power and data connections remain appropriate
• A performance check is completed after relocation

A permanently installed station may be more efficient when weighing occurs frequently or when the scale connects to fixed equipment.

Shipping-Scale Configuration Checklist

Common Shipping-Scale Selection Mistakes

Avoid:

• Choosing capacity without including pallets or containers
• Using a platform too small for stable load placement
• Allowing boxes to touch the indicator or surrounding surfaces
• Assuming the scale calculates dimensional weight or postage
• Selecting a connection before identifying the receiving system
• Ignoring forklift and pallet-jack approach space
• Using parts counting without confirming piece-weight consistency
• Assuming additional decimal places guarantee legal-for-trade compliance
• Positioning the indicator where it is hidden or exposed to vehicle traffic
• Failing to test the complete scan, weigh, record and print workflow

Choose an Industrial Shipping Scale for the Complete Workflow

The best shipping scale is the one that supports the load, provides the required measurement, fits the handling process and delivers its data to the correct system.

Arlyn Scales offers bench, platform, floor and counting scales for shipping and warehouse operations, along with indicator, connectivity, logging and custom integration options.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Agricultural weighing applications are widespread and require industrial scales to get the job done right. For example. crops must be fertilized in a controlled manner. Too much fertilizer is wasteful and can do more harm than good. Monitoring fertilizer usage can be accomplished by weight so the mixing process of various ingredients that are incorporated into the fertilizer can require Platform Scales or Floor Scales.

Likewise, steel cylinders of liquefied chlorine gas are used in many industrial processes. Liquefied carbon dioxide is used for the production of various chemicals, fertilizer manufacturing, and a very wide variety of other applications. Chlorination and gas feed systems are commonly used for disinfection in water, wastewater, and industrial wastewater applications. It’s also used as a bleach in the manufacture of paper, cloth, solvents, pesticides, and other commercial products.

If those corrosive materials get inside your scale, they can destroy the internal components responsible for the accuracy of your measurements. Our Corrosion Resistant Arlyn Cylinder Scales protect from corrosion. Our welded stainless steel construction, heat-treated stainless steel load cells, and garnet infused triple epoxy work together to provide you with years of accurate, trouble-free service. They also make them better able to handle tough industrial environments, protect them from shock and overloading, and make them more accurate through the use of stainless steel load cells.

Remote System Automation, Liquid Gas Monitors and Programmable Alerts

Our Ultra Precision Scales allow you to automate certain manufacturing processes and monitor the level of material in your liquid gas cylinders. Our setpoint controllers allow scale owners to set up to eight weight values in their scale. Once one of these valves has been reached, the scale can turn equipment on or off via solid state relays.

You can use any of the controller’s 8 target weights to signal the start up or shut down of other equipment such as feeders, mixers, motors, valves, pumps, solenoids, and other computerized devices.

For example, a farmer can attach the set point controller to a vat of one fertilizer and use it to add the exact amount of pesticide needed. The set point controller can also be used to clear the pumps and pipes that feed liquid material into the larger mixing vat.

By setting two target weights, you can use the first to slow the feed down to a trickle and use the second to shut the pump off completely. This means you’ll get exactly the amount of liquid you need without leaving anything in the system.

And while some liquids can be monitored using a simple drum scale, this method doesn’t work for liquefied gases because the drum will appear full until the container is very nearly empty.

This doesn’t leave operators a lot of time to refill or change the container. Our set point controller can also be used to create an alert system that lets workers know in advance when a container is running low on the material so that there are no hiccups in the manufacturing process.

Connectivity and Displays With Instant Email Alerts and Printing Features

We’ve also recently added some additional features to our setpoint controllers. Not only can the setpoint controller be used to control equipment, but it can also be used to trigger the printing or email of certain pieces of data.

• Setpoint Print – If your industrial scale features printing outputs, you can use the setpoint controller to print out a specific frame of data at target weights that you set.
• Setpoint Email – If your scale features Ethernet or Wi-Fi connectivity, you can also use the setpoint controller to generate an automated email when target weight values you’ve indicated are reached.

Our large precision scales are made with a diecast aluminum frame and stainless steel weighing pans. The easy-to-use indicator includes a large LCD graphics display. Some models have a zero button, 15 different weighing units and an overall design virtually guaranteed to fit your infrastructure and preferences, whether you happen to work in a hot barn, an industrial refrigerator, or any other harsh environment.

These scales are stable enough to cancel out common weight fluctuations due to temperature thanks to the technology used to create them. With a number of options depending on your preference for data transfer and storage, you can control all aspects of your fertilizer production and pesticide manufacturing. Choose options like Ethernet, WiFi, WinWedge, USB connectivity, label printing, and more.

Extremely Low Profiles

No matter what scale you use, we offer some of the lowest profile models in the industry, which makes loading and unloading a quick, simple, and painless task. We can even include on/off ramps to make it even easier.

If you’d like to learn more about Arlyn’s scale technology and how it can benefit your handling of agricultural chemicals, contact us today!

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Weighing scales and systems from Arlyn Scales can help ensure that only the precise amount of resources are used and that finished products are carefully weighed and tracked for billing accuracy. Today’s marketplace is filled with all levels of quality scales at many price points. The quality of a scale is dependent on the design, the materials used for fabrication and the way in which those materials are put together. The price is not always an indication of the quality. Most manufacturers these days are looking to cut corners and do so in ways that are not going to be apparent to the consumer. Material substitutions are made that will eventually succumb to the rigors of industrial weighing applications.

Arlyn Scales strives to maintain a high level of quality and to deliver scales that keep raising the bar for accuracy and precision weighing data while maintaining competitive costs for handling polymers, rubber, plastic, and artificial fibers.

Platform Scales

For industrial applications that require portability, aluminum platforms are the correct option. The platforms are formed from diamond tread material to minimize slippage and rust formation. Whether produced in stainless steel or welded aluminum, our Series 3200 platform scale delivers accuracy, precision, and durability. The SAW series, produced and patented by Arlyn Scales, is constructed with a die-cast aluminum or welded stainless frame and stainless steel weighing pan.  It is rated for 200 percent overload. The operational temperature of this series is rated from fourteen degrees to one hundred and four degrees. Built to withstand the elements, these industrial scales are built with durability and reliability in mind. The rugged application capacity of this scale along with the extreme accuracy component make this a great option for the rubber and plastic manufacturing industries.

Floor Scales

The low profile of floor scales are designed to make it easy for employees to weigh a number of polymer and artificial fiber materials quickly and efficiently with minimum risk of injury to the employee or damage to the goods. With this in mind, a ramp can be added for additional safety and convenience. And as with many of our products, we offer an extensive list of available upgrades including but not limited to USB interfaces, digital time and date outputs, thermal printers, rechargeable battery packs, and more.

One such upgrade is a large graphics LCD digital display. With it, your employees will be able to track and record all the relevant data with ease. Optional color touchscreen indicators bring the latest user Interface for even more intuitive use. Choose from a selection of ten different size and capacities, and feel free to get in touch with us if you are unsure which size is optimal for the task you need the floor scale to perform.

Cylinder Scales

Cylinder scales can adapt to a wide range of environments that necessitate a number of connectivity options including 4-20mA, 0-5V, 1-5V or with a full-featured indicator that can be customized with a selection of computer output formats, including RS-232, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB. These scales also feature a very low profile of 1 ⅜”, which is very important when you are trying to prevent injury to your employees or damage to your equipment that can come from on and offloading heavy cylinders storing the raw ingredients for plastics, rubber, and other fiber manufacturing.

The Arlyn Scales Difference

Plastics, rubbers, polymers and artificial fibers are important materials in products that we use every day. Arlyn Scales provides a quality control process and even custom capabilities, able to minimize downtime in production and give quality control. Allow Arlyn Scales to be your provider for industrial scales when handling these materials.

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Understanding Lysimeters

Lysimeters are devices used to measure the amount of water that drains through soil. They collect focused water samples and provide detailed insights into soil behavior under various conditions. Accurate readings are vital for agronomists and environmental scientists to make informed decisions regarding irrigation practices and soil management.

Essential Features of Scales for Lysimeters

When selecting scales to use with lysimeters, several factors must be considered:

• Precision: High accuracy is crucial. Scales with a readability of at least 0.0001 lb (0.05 g) ensure reliable measurements, accommodating even minor changes in weight.
• Capacity: Depending on the study scale, the capacity of the scale should be sufficient to handle the maximum expected weight. For larger lysimeters, consider scales with capacities upwards of 200 lb (90 kg).
• Durability: As lysimeters are often used outdoors, the scales should withstand varying weather conditions and potential impacts. Look for scales with rugged construction, such as stainless steel load cells.
• Power Efficiency: For remote installations, scales with low power consumption and long battery life or options for external power supplies are beneficial.
• Data Integration: Modern scales should offer communication interfaces like RS-232, USB, or Ethernet. This feature allows seamless integration with data collection systems for real-time monitoring and logging.

Recommended Scales for Use with Lysimeters

Arlyn Standard Bench Scales

For smaller lysimeters, consider standard bench scales that provide reliable data for precise water measurement. Models with capacities ranging from 5 lb (2.2 kg) to 150 lb (67 kg) and readability as fine as 0.001 lb (0.5 g) will offer excellent support for data collection.

Key Features:

• Durable construction to withstand daily use.
• Rechargeable options for extended battery life.
• User-friendly features, including tare functions and easy-to-read displays.

These scales are suitable for tight spaces, ensuring accurate soil moisture measurements without compromising performance.

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Arlyn Heavy Duty Floor Scales

For larger scale projects requiring robust solutions, heavy-duty floor scales are an excellent choice. With weight limits reaching 10,000 lb (4,400 kg) and exceptional internal resolution, they can effectively monitor larger soil containers.

Key Features:

• Extremely durable construction designed for heavy use.
• Automatic calibration for consistent accuracy.
• Multiple platform sizes available to accommodate different lysimeter setups.

Utilizing heavy-duty floor scales allows for precise monitoring of large soil samples, ensuring that research efforts yield reliable data.

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Conclusion

Selecting the right scales for use with lysimeters is vital for ensuring accurate soil moisture measurements. Investing in high-quality, durable, and precise scales like the ArlynGuard series enables researchers and agronomists to collect data that contribute significantly to their studies. For seamless integration, superior performance, and unmatched accuracy, contact Arlyn Scales today. Our experienced team can help you find the perfect solution tailored to your needs.

For inquiries or to discuss your specific measurement requirements, call Arlyn Scales at 866-467-0809 or explore our extensive product range.

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Agriculture, the backbone of civilization, has become increasingly high-tech over the last century. Since the beginning of agricultural, some 10,000 years ago, producing foods and goods through the cultivation of crops, and pastoral herding of livestock has always relied heavily on the use of tools. Early agriculturalists employed simple irrigation systems, sickles and plows to assist them in their farming needs.

Today, from computer networks to hydraulic tractors to weighing systems, technology is extremely vital to the on-going success of modern agriculture. Although a plethora of tools help farmers with their crops and livestock, a widely used agricultural tool that is not often thought about is the weighing scale.

The crops that are produced are typically bought and sold depending on the amount and/or the weight. Platform scales, drum scales, and floor scales measure these weights in order to provide accurate data for price determination.

Some industrial scales such as those from Arlyn Scales are also equipped with USB ports which can connect the electronic scales to computers, printers, and other such devices either via cables or even WiFi and Bluetooth. These features allow the farmer to record and store data easily, while specialized software can be installed to help run reports that can compare prices, crop production, and other valuable information.

Ideal for agriculturalists that weigh fertilizer, pesticides, and other chemicals, our corrosion-resistant platform scales, floor scales, drum scales or cylinder scales are made to endure the harsher conditions of agriculture. Some of these scales are water-resistant as well. To achieve this, they are constructed in welded steel with an additional zinc rich epoxy coating applied to the scale. This layer protects the scale from the moisture and chemicals.

See more of our range of products for agricultural weighing and be sure to contact us if you need help choosing one for your specific needs.

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In paint, pigment, and dye production, precision defines both quality and profitability. Even minor deviations in pigment or solvent weight can alter hue, viscosity, or drying performance—leading to wasted batches and costly rework.

Arlyn Scales designs and manufactures ultra-precision weighing systems that ensure every component of a paint formula—base, pigment, reducer, or additive—is dispensed with accuracy measured to a fraction of a gram. Built for industrial mixing rooms, laboratories, and production lines, our scales deliver repeatable results across batches and environments.

Each model is engineered in our Long Island, New York facility using precision machined load cells and Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology, which provides up to 20× greater readability than conventional strain-gauge designs. With corrosion-resistant construction and intrinsic safety options, they perform reliably in paint, coating, and chemical blending environments where solvents and fine particulates are present.

Precision Weighing in Paint and Pigment Formulation

Accurate formulation is essential for consistent product performance and customer satisfaction. Arlyn’s high-resolution scales allow technicians to weigh pigments, thinners, and binders in real time—ensuring exact ratios without interruption.

Every batch can be mixed to specification with confidence:

• High-Resolution Measurement: Detects even small pigment or solvent variations that affect final color.
• Fast Response Time: Enables continuous weighing during active pouring or automated dispensing.
• Stable Readings: Temperature-compensated sensors maintain accuracy even in warm, humid environments.
• Chemical Resistance: Stainless-steel load cells and sealed housings resist corrosion from volatile organic compounds and solvents.

When integrated into mixing workstations or automated dosing systems, Arlyn Scales reduce manual adjustment and deliver consistent color formulation across every run—improving throughput, reducing waste, and ensuring reproducibility between batches.

Automated Dispensing and Setpoint Control

In high-volume or multi-component paint and pigment production, manual measurement slows workflow and introduces the risk of over- or under-pouring. Arlyn Scales’ Setpoint Controller automates the dosing process, providing precise control over pumps, valves, and dispensers during mixing.

Operators can program up to eight target weights for sequential dispensing. Once each target is reached, the controller automatically triggers a signal via solid-state relay—activating or stopping pumps, opening valves, or alerting technicians. This closed-loop feedback ensures each pigment, binder, or solvent is added at the exact ratio required for batch uniformity.

When combined with the Arlyn UpScale Touchscreen Indicator, operators gain:

• Real-Time Process Visibility – Track component weights and batch progress at a glance.
• Automated Fill and Cutoff Control – Stop dispensing immediately when a target weight is met.
• Digital Data Logging – Record each component’s actual weight for QA or compliance documentation.

This level of automation not only improves repeatability but also reduces human error and shortens production cycles—key advantages in large-scale manufacturing environments where accuracy, color consistency, and throughput are non-negotiable.

Why Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Technology Matters

Traditional strain-gauge scales measure electrical resistance under stress—a method prone to drift, vibration error, and temperature sensitivity. Arlyn’s Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology takes a fundamentally different approach, measuring physical displacement instead of strain. The result is a stable, high-resolution signal that remains accurate across time and environmental changes.

In paint, pigment, and dye formulation, this translates directly to more consistent product quality. Even fractional differences in pigment weight can alter hue or finish; SAW-based systems virtually eliminate that variability.

Key advantages of SAW technology:

• 20× Higher Readability than standard strain-gauge scales – critical when weighing concentrated colorants.
• Temperature and Vibration Stability ensures dependable readings in active production rooms.
• 200% Overload Protection prevents calibration drift during heavy industrial use.
• Durable Construction – Die-cast aluminum frames and stainless-steel platforms resist chemical corrosion and mechanical wear.

From laboratory testing to full-scale production lines, Arlyn Ultra Precision Scales give paint and pigment manufacturers the repeatability, stability, and ruggedness necessary to meet the tight tolerances demanded by color-critical applications.

Intrinsically Safe Scales for Hazardous Mixing Environments

Paint and pigment production environments often involve volatile organic compounds (VOCs), flammable solvents, and fine powder particulates—conditions that demand equipment certified for intrinsic safety. Arlyn Scales’ ArlynGuard Series is engineered and FM-approved for Class I, II, and III hazardous locations, ensuring safe, reliable performance even in explosion-prone areas.

Each scale is built with stainless-steel load cells, sealed electronics, and grounded shielding to prevent static discharge or electrical interference. Platforms are low-profile for easy drum or container loading, minimizing strain and reducing the risk of spills or imbalance during production.

Models suited for paint and dye applications include:

• ArlynGuard P Platform Scales – Ideal for mixing stations and bulk containers, available from 500 lb to 1,000 lb capacities.
• ArlynGuard C Cylinder Scales – Designed for weighing pressurized or liquid pigment cylinders in volatile environments.
• ArlynGuard S Ultra Precision Scales – Combines intrinsic safety with ultra-high readability for laboratory-grade formulation.

These systems deliver both safety and precision, allowing facilities to maintain compliance without sacrificing measurement accuracy or workflow efficiency.

Digital Integration and Data Logging with Arlyn UpScale

Modern paint and pigment production depends on traceable data as much as precise measurements. The Arlyn UpScale Touchscreen Indicator transforms industrial scales into connected instruments that streamline tracking, reporting, and process optimization.

Featuring a high-resolution color touchscreen, the UpScale provides intuitive access to real-time weights, setpoint triggers, and batch histories. It supports both wired and wireless data export, giving teams full visibility and control across operations.

Key capabilities include:

• USB and Wi-Fi Connectivity for exporting weight and batch data to local or cloud-based systems.
• Direct Integration with Google Sheets, Excel, and ERP platforms for QA and traceability records.
• Data Logging of every transaction with timestamps, item details, and operator notes.
• Expandable Storage with 8GB onboard memory and USB data backup.

When combined with Arlyn’s automated setpoint control, these capabilities allow for fully integrated color mixing systems—where every pigment addition, solvent dose, and batch record is automatically logged, analyzed, and verified for compliance.

Built for Precision, Reliability, and Continuous Operation

Every Arlyn system is engineered, assembled, and calibrated in our Long Island, New York facility to deliver long-term reliability in industrial environments. From automated color mixing stations to high-volume paint production lines, our scales are designed to maintain consistent performance under constant use, vibration, and exposure to chemical solvents.

With stainless-steel load cells, sealed electronics, and precision-engineered components, Arlyn Scales provide the repeatability, safety, and accuracy required for demanding formulation work. Whether you’re managing laboratory-scale pigment tests or full-scale industrial batches, our systems give operators confidence that every gram is measured, recorded, and traceable.

Our engineering team works directly with manufacturers to configure custom weighing solutions that match unique capacities, process integrations, and safety requirements—helping you achieve tighter control, faster throughput, and unmatched color consistency across production.

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In semiconductor fabrication, even small deviations in chemical delivery or gas flow can interrupt production and compromise wafer quality. Arlyn Scales designs and manufactures weighing systems that provide accurate, intrinsically safe, and corrosion-resistant monitoring for gases and chemicals used throughout the fabrication process.

Our scales are engineered for applications such as chemical vapor deposition, etching, oxidation, doping, and inerting, where weight-based monitoring ensures consistent feed rates and uninterrupted gas supply. By weighing each cylinder, dewar, or tank directly, operators can track remaining contents with precision and prevent unexpected process downtime.

All Arlyn Scales products are built in our Long Island, New York facility using precision machined load cells and advanced Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology. This combination delivers 20× higher readability than standard industrial systems and long-term stability under continuous use in controlled environments.

Why Weight-Based Gas Monitoring Is Essential in Semiconductor Production

Semiconductor fabrication relies on precisely controlled delivery of chemical and dopant gases. Weight-based monitoring is the only reliable way to track actual material usage and prevent unexpected depletion that can halt production or contaminate wafers.

Pressure monitoring alone can be misleading: liquefied gases maintain constant pressure until the last of the liquid evaporates. Once that occurs, the pressure drops abruptly to zero—with no advance warning. Weighing the cylinder directly provides the only accurate indication of remaining gas, ensuring a continuous and predictable process flow.

Arlyn Scales systems are designed for these critical applications. By continuously measuring cylinder or dewar weight, fabs can:

• Monitor gas consumption in real time for consistent flow rates. 
• Trigger low-level alerts before cylinder depletion. 
• Record usage data for maintenance and compliance tracking.
• Integrate readings with fab control systems for automated adjustments.

Supporting Applications Across Semiconductor Processes

Arlyn Scales provide stable, corrosion-resistant performance in processes including:

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
• Etching and oxidation
• Diffusion and doping
• Inerting and purging operations

During these processes, gases such as chlorine, silane, hydrogen bromide, phosphine, and ammonia are stored in high-pressure cylinders or ton containers. Arlyn’s intrinsically safe and corrosion-resistant scales allow precise weight tracking even in these aggressive environments.

Reliable Measurement for Critical Materials

Arlyn Scales manufacture a complete line of cylinder, platform, and ton scales specifically suited for semiconductor chemical management:

• Cylinder Scales monitor feed rate and inventory for smaller gas cylinders.
• Ton Scales accommodate large containers holding liquefied chlorine or halocarbons, with capacities up to 3,000 lb.
• Platform Scales support pails, drums, or chemical containers used in secondary or cleanroom applications.

Each model compensates for the cylinder tare weight, providing a direct reading of material remaining. Scales can output real-time data to your gas monitoring or MES systems to trigger alerts, schedule cylinder changeouts, and maintain continuous process operation.

Engineered for Corrosive and High-Interference Environments

Semiconductor fabrication facilities expose equipment to corrosive gases, high humidity, and strong electromagnetic interference from nearby process tools. Arlyn Scales are purpose-built to perform accurately under these conditions.

All structural components, load cells, and housings are fabricated from stainless steel to resist chlorine, fluorine, bromine, and halocarbon compounds used in etching and cleaning. Each weld is continuous and sealed to prevent corrosion, even after years of exposure to reactive vapors or chemical residues.

Intrinsically Safe and Corrosion-Resistant Construction

• ArlynGuard C Cylinder Scales provide intrinsic safety for smaller pressurized gas cylinders used in fabs.
• ArlynGuard T Ton Scales handle large chlorine or dopant-gas containers exceeding 3,000 lb capacity.
• Platform and Ultra Precision Scales serve for secondary containers, pails, or cleanroom chemical storage.

Every unit is factory-calibrated and designed to provide stable readings even when installed on vibration-prone floors or inside gas cabinets. Stainless-steel load sensors maintain calibration longer than aluminum alternatives and tolerate mechanical shock from heavy cylinders.

Shielded Against EMI and RFI Disturbance

Electronic interference is common in fabs due to RF plasma tools, vacuum pumps, and communication networks. Arlyn Scales mitigate this with multi-layer stainless-steel shielding and signal filtering throughout the measurement system:

• Load-cell signals run through stainless-steel tubing that acts as an EMI barrier.
• Continuous welded seams seal the tubes to block external noise.
• Load cells are grounded with braided copper straps and wrapped around ferrite cores to suppress interference.
• Access plates use graphite-impregnated gaskets to maintain full electrical continuity with the frame.

These design details protect millivolt-level sensor signals from distortion, ensuring repeatable readings in high-interference areas where conventional scales fail.

Process Integration and Data Output

Arlyn Scales provide direct communication to process and safety systems through multiple output protocols, including 4-20 mA current loop, Ethernet, RS-485, or USB. Modbus, Profinet and Ethernet IP are available. Real-time weight data can be used to trigger alarms, close valves, or log cylinder consumption within fab control software—allowing automatic, continuous oversight of gas and chemical supply.

Configured for Semiconductor Process Control

Arlyn Scales systems are designed to integrate directly into semiconductor gas monitoring and automation frameworks. Weight data can be transmitted through 4–20 mA current loops, Ethernet, RS-485, or USB for connection to existing process control, alarm, or data-logging systems.

These outputs allow fabs to:

• Automate cylinder changeovers before depletion.
• Monitor consumption trends for chemical usage and predictive maintenance.
• Record traceable weight data for safety and compliance documentation.
• Centralize process visibility across multiple gas cabinets or supply zones.

The same design principles that make Arlyn Scales reliable in corrosive and EMI-intensive environments also ensure long-term data stability and signal integrity. Each system is calibrated, tested, and verified at our Long Island, New York facility before shipment.

Built for Continuous Operation

From gas storage rooms to cleanroom process areas, Arlyn Scales deliver the precision, safety, and durability required to maintain uptime in semiconductor manufacturing. Our engineering team can assist in configuring standard or custom systems to match your cylinder capacities, communication protocols, and environmental requirements.

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Manufacturers can efficiently measure the materials, monitor their progress through the creation process, and weigh the final loads of finished product using Arlyn’s range of innovative scales. Both our smaller and larger industrial scales are tough and reliable, with a higher degree of precision.

• Our counting scales are perfectly suited for piece counting and bulk counting since they are highly accurate, even with lightweight pieces and materials, ideal for textile mills.
• Our floor scales, platform scales, and cylinder scales work great for textile manufacturing that involves dyes or bulky materials.

How are scales used in textile and clothing production?

Besides piece weighing, bulk weighing, and weighing containers with dyes and pigments, weighing scales can be useful for a variety of applications related to the textile, retail, and clothing industry. This includes clothes recycling collections, thread for producing furniture, and maintaining consistency in hand-made apparel.

Certain scales include unique features such as the ability to weigh thread in grams or ounces per square foot while other scales can perform more perfunctory tasks such as checkweighing and counting tasks.

Bench Scales

Versatile and compact, bench scales offer a spectrum of features, including weighing, counting, checkweighing, and percentage weighing. They’re ideal for measuring materials, products or tools and can be used to count sheets of paper, cloth, and fabric. Bench scales are also commonly used in laundries and clothes recycling stores where they charge by weight.

Platform Scales

With a sizeable weighing platform, these scales are able to weigh larger cuts of fabric or multiple items simultaneously. Platform floor scales can be used to checkweigh bulky bags of clothing or material that cannot fit on a benchtop scale due to its rigidity for example.

Ultra-precision Scales

Arlyn Scales’ ultra precision scales are available in a number of sizes and capacities, meaning you are certain to find one that will work in your process, no matter how big or small your operation may be. This means you’ll even have thread measuring capability for high-volume manufacturing if needed.

Textile scales in A Variety of Manufacturing Outlets

Used Clothing Outlets and Commercial Laundry Facilities

Businesses that buy previously owned clothing by weight use trade-approved platform scales with a checkweighing function. This helps them determine the price they pay for the clothes they receive from a seller. Manufacturers need large platforms when selling clothes by the pound while allowing multiple bags to be weighed simultaneously.

Laundry and dry-cleaning establishments use retail or laundry scales with price-computing features. This helps them determine the customer’s cost based on the weight of their laundry. Industrial scales are also useful for those venturing out into custom-made fabrication for their establishments. Typical businesses in the service industry, such as restaurants, spas, and hotels.

Furniture Production

Furniture design continues to use more unique materials and involves elaborate production processes. Textile manufacturers rely on scales to accurately gauge the proper amount of fabric needed or weight specification allotted when fulfilling orders from designers looking to create customized furniture. Wholesale manufacturers also sell raw fabric in bundles or sheets using a counting or checkweighing scale to sell products in bulk by weight.

How to choose the right scale for your needs

When you’re ready to purchase a textile and fabric scale, think about how the scale will be used. Take into consideration the cost and how it fits into your budget, along with the size and how much weighing capacity you will need. As always, our experts are ready to help and encourage you to contact us for any questions or even to find a custom-solution based on your specific operations.

Recommended Textile Scales

Platform Scales

Arlyn Scales offers quality Industrial Platform Scales for every type of requirement. Our Stainless Steel 3200 scales utilize industry standard technology matched with top of the line stainless steel load cells and full stainless construction to provide accuracy, ruggedness, and durability. And the Factory Direct cost is much, much lower than the industry standard.

These textile scales can be used for the determination of weight for paper or in the textile industry for the determination of the length of strings and percentage weighing for warehouse procedures.

Parts Counting Scales

Parts counting scales convert the weight of a batch of parts into the number of pieces in that batch. This is accomplished by weighing a small sample of parts, calculating the weight of an individual piece, and then dividing the weight of the full batch by that calculated piece weight. While this sounds like it should be pretty simple, many of our competitors get it wrong. Our counting scales’ high precision and advanced digital algorithms make it a quick and easy process.

Large Ultra Precision Scales

Arlyn’s Large Ultra Precision Scales offer superior accuracy at a factory direct cost that can’t be beaten. The scales use the same technology as Arlyn’s Ultra Precision Scales, but they utilize larger load cells to accommodate even bigger capacities. Using an all-digital Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) transducer, these scales provide more than 10 times better accuracy than any other scale in its price range. As a bonus, they are also more rugged than regular scales and can be used in a wide variety of industrial applications.Arlyn Scales is a leader in the design and development of technology for the weighing industry. Headquartered on Long Island, New York, our company has been manufacturing electronic weighing systems for more than thirty years. Explore our inventory of textile scales and contact us today to upgrade your textile manufacturing process.

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