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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Our industrial floor postal scales are designed to meet the rigorous demands of the mail and postage process. These scales are equipped with advanced features to ensure accurate measurements, making them ideal for businesses of all sizes. One of the standout features is the ability to accommodate large boxes and animals, thanks to the dynamic weighing mode. This mode allows for precise weight measurement even when dealing with moving objects, ensuring that you get accurate readings every time. Additionally, the scales come with tread plate or smooth platforms, providing the necessary support for various items during weighing.

Our floor postal scales are designed to meet the needs of various commercial and industrial applications. They provide accurate measurements, ensuring that your shipping and receiving processes are efficient and reliable.

Our scales are also ideal for weighing pallets and bulk containers, making them perfect for heavy-capacity industrial shipping.

Industrial postal scales are an important part of the mail and postage process. They are used to measure the weight of an item, which then helps to calculate the cost of postage.

Industrial and commercial mail scales come in a variety of sizes and shapes, depending on the type of business or organization that will be using them. They can be large or small, tabletop or floor models, and can be digital or manual.

Some scales have special features such as a built-in printer for receipts, while others may have a display screen that shows the weight of the item being weighed. Fortunately, at Arlyn Scales, we can help you find the ideal mailing scale, so your fulfillment team can accurately predict shipping costs going forward, simplifying your operations and boosting the efficiency of your business.

Shipping Scales for Commercial and Industrial Applications

If you operate a business that requires a large amount of mail to be posted or shipped on a daily basis, consider investing in a platform, floor, or counting scale. These can pre-measure and count your items, even in bulk, before you hand it over to the courier for transport.

Depending on the type of business you have, keeping these scales in-house empowers you to determine the amount of weight that you want to ship and allows you to plan ahead with confidence. Of course, some shipments cannot be altered; it weighs what it weighs, after all.

However, knowing and understanding the advantages of being able to accurately weigh your shipment is most beneficial for your company as it can financially reduce shipping expenses overall. Additionally, making sure that your packages have the right measurement ensures the safety of the carriers as well as the right dimensions to reduce the number of returned packages.

Industrial Scales for Mail

Postal fees are closely tied to the weight of the advertising piece. In order to take advantage of lower postal rates, the advertisers will often arrange for some type of bulk mail permit.

These scales can measure weight in various units such as pounds, ounces, kilograms, and grams, providing flexibility for different needs.

The exact number of items within any bundle is often determined by weight. If the weight of a single piece has been accurately measured, then the total number of items in a bundle, or a stack of mail, or even a cart full of pieces may be easily calculated.

Of course, the scales that are used for this purpose must be very accurate, easy to use, and quite rugged. Most often, the type of scale chosen is called a Parts Counting Scale.

Parts Counting Scales

This scale has the ability to calculate an individual piece of weight. The user will generally place a number of pieces on the scale platform, which is done so that the small variations between any single item will be averaged together for a more accurate value.

The total number of pieces will be entered using the front panel keypad of the scale. From this information, the scale will divide the weight measured on the platform to very accurately determine an average piece weight.

When a large bundle of pieces is placed on the platform, the scale will divide this weight with the value held in memory. The result will be the number of pieces in the bundle.

Bulk Mailing Scales

For bulk mailing purposes, floor scales should be able to read to an accuracy resolution of 0.01 lb, or better.

If the weight is known in advance, it may be subtracted using the digital tare entry of the scale keypad.

Accuracy is key with counting scales and ours have been perfected over 30 years of working with the post, mail, and shipping industries.

Industrial Postal Scales

Parcel scales, which calculate the total weight of a product or item for shipping, are used in mailrooms and offices across the country to quickly determine the required postage for a package to be mailed.

These scales come in a wide price range, from affordable options for small businesses to high-end models for larger operations.

Parcel scales should be easy to set up and operate, and they should be calibrated correctly. This should be done according to either the metric or English standard system, depending on which your company uses.

The ability to count individual parts and finished goods, and to connect to a computer to store data, has enabled companies to better track their work-in-process as well as items being prepared for shipment.

Barring Expediency Concerns, Postal Rates are Based on Weight.

It has been necessary to determine postage by measuring the total weight of each package, as well as the dimensions. Packages with irregular dimensions generally cost more for postage than standard square or rectangular shipping containers.

Some scales will let the user enter dimensions of an irregular package for more precise postage calculations, taking into account the weight as well as the shape of the package. Digital parcel post scales are the most convenient method of preparing items to receive postage, especially for shipping.

The Postal Industry Moves Quickly

Customers expect shippers to live up to that standard. Analog postal scales are no longer able to meet the needs of this fast-paced industry.

A digital floor scale or a versatile shipping scale, such as the My Weigh UltraShip or Ohaus Courier, is the best way to ship many packages as quickly as possible. You may find yourself amazed at the speed and precision that is offered by these types of scales.

Stand Alone Postal Scales can be Connected Physically or Remotely.

This connection can allow your company to integrate programs with the scale to print postage, labels, reports, etc. — all while the item is being weighed for postage. This can greatly increase the speed of the fulfillment process as electronic platform scales can provide accurate readings within seconds.

The digital output screen displays the numbers in a clear format so the reading will be the same from every angle. Simply place the item on the scale and read the numbers from the digital output screen.

These factors work together to ensure that today’s shipping experiences can go much more quickly yet accurately. In this way, the shipping clerk can move on to the next customer in much less time than before to keep them happy.

Post with Precision by Using Shipping Scales from Arlyn Scales

For smaller operations, Arlyn Scales has several scales and many options that print the United States Postal Service postage for your packages. Not all shipping scales on the market offer this feature.

There is also software for postal scales available that uses standard digital postal scales to calculate shipping for a variety of services. And this is just the start!To learn more about the appropriate parcel post scales for your operation, reach out to our team today.

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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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Challenges Of Paper, Pulp, and Printing Manufacturers

Paper manufacturers need to improve efficiency while balancing environmental concerns. For the printing industry, the coming years will be tough because of the threat of substitutes like tablet computers and many going ‘paperless.’ While we agree with less waste, we are ready to help the paper, pulp and printing industries measure incoming raw materials, control inventory and monitor outgoing waste in order to operate as cost-efficiently as possible. Contact us for floor scales, cylinder scales, and platform scales and read on to learn their function in this industry.

This industry, which concerns paper and forest products for pulp and printing, is often labeled as a “traditional” industry. However, given the convergence of technological changes, demographic changes, and environmental concerns all coming together, at Arlyn Scales, we believe the industry will have to embrace change that is anything but traditional. This includes the methods of weighing for manufacturing and automation.

Recognizing the potential of going digital with manufacturing processes might seem like a daunting task to a huge manufacturing plant, but this could reduce the total cost by as much as 15 percent. The industry is also well placed to embrace the digital revolution, as paper and pulp producers have much collected or collectible data to analyze for insights.

Paper, Pulp, and Printing Weighing System Requirements

At a time when the industry has to deal with increasing pressures around resource conservancy, and sustainability, we want to eliminate the concern of waste by ensuring the weighing scales for paper, pulp, and printing are accurate.

Without easy, effective weighing options, the following problems may occur:

• Unknown shipping weights and/or unrecoverable freight charges
• Overcharge for incoming freight
• Unnecessary material handling
• Cleaning and maintenance downtime

Arlyn Scales offers many types of weighing scales that can be used as a stand-alone weighing device or as a component of a fully customized application. See our best options below and some of the features they boast. These include:

• Rugged, long lasting design for all types of industrial applications
• High-volume capacities
• Portable applications
• Multiple platforms sizes from 10 inches to 10 feet squared and more.
• Choice of Carbon steel, stainless steel, and wash down construction
• Low maintenance and low cost of ownership
• Data-communication enabled for easy analytics reporting

Digital Paper Scales

To determine paper weight, you must find the average weight for one ream of paper in that type of paper’s average size. It can be difficult to find this type of weight since different types of paper can weigh the same amount, yet still be different thicknesses. The best way to measure paper weight is to use a paper scale. Paper scales are also used to measure the weight of paper in grams per meters squared. This means the weight of the paper is measured as it relates to a square meter of paper.

A basic type of paper scale is the digital paper scale. Digital paper scales are accurate enough to even be used for laboratory functions. The digital scales can weigh a variety of materials in relation to a square meter of that material. As an example, a digital paper scale can be used to weigh fabrics, papers, or even floor tiles. As with many types of digital scales, the output is displayed in a digital numeric format.

Paper scales are created with very high precision. These types of scales are the most accurate way to determine paper weight. Many in the paper industry use these types of scales for quality control, ensuring that the paper being produced matches what it claims to be.

Platform Scales

Platforms scales are used in a number of industries and manufacturing processes for their versatility. The low profile of these scales is designed to help increase efficiency and minimize the risk of equipment damage, or injury to workers. Arlyn’s scales are specially manufactured for more accurate degrees of weight measurements, but also greater durability. This makes it possible to have a reliable scale even in stark conditions such as a warehouse or industrial environment where hazardous chemicals may be encountered.

These platform scales are extremely accurate with resolution up to 1 part in 500,000. It has a superb weight resolution as high as 0.1lb, perfect for lightweight pieces of paper or packaging material. Get in touch with Arlyn Scales for any modification requirements, or any questions you have about customization requirements.

Cylinder Scales

The pulp and paper industry is one of the heaviest users of water within the North American industrial economy. As water is used in nearly every part of the manufacturing process, ‘accumulation of scale’ occurs nearly all pulp and papermaking processes. Even with the purest water or state-of-the-art water treatment, scale deposits can cause a number of operational problems such as plugging of equipment, inefficient usage of chemicals, increased utility costs, lost production due to downtime, and downgraded products from increased dirt counts.

As mentioned, in the interest of sustainability and waste-emission concerns, our goal is to provide equipment ready to alert you to this before it becomes a problem. Arlyn Scales offers you a tool to let you monitor and weigh the contents of gas cylinders when you need to measure your amount of liquefied gas or other materials stored in containers like these. These scales also feature a very low profile of 1 ⅜”, which is really important when you are trying to prevent injury to your employees or damage to your equipment that can come from loading heavy cylinders on and off your platform.

Seamless Software Integration with Arlyn Scales

Considering the importance of incorporating digital to this traditional industry, one of the most important factors to consider when integrating a piece of new technology into your manufacturing process is how smoothly it will interface with the software already in place in your environment. With Arlyn Scales, the preloaded software and input/output ports work with WiFi, USB, and other common communication options that make the storage of data a simple and easy process. You can use the highly accurate pre-loaded software to save time, money and effort on custom programming, or use your own if you have such requirements. You may even find ways to streamline your process with data piping directly into spreadsheets or wherever else you need to store it. This is a fantastic feature for professionals who organize multiple remote locations or are passionate about automating features of their industry.

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