How Scales Are Used in Biopharma Labs

The biopharma industry is massive, producing billions of dollars in revenue, all focused on expensive research geared toward the latest breakthrough in medicine. All of this incredibly expensive research would be incredibly ineffective without highly precise scales. These scales must be both extremely accurate, as well as have the capacity to weigh heavy materials. In … Continued

Custom Scale Engineering: New Weighing Technology

In our busy world, technology races ahead providing us with constantly improving hardware and software to make our lives easier and perform tasks faster. During the hustle and bustle it can become easy to forget some of the technologies that have been around for a long time such as scales and weighing equipment. In many … Continued

Counting Scales That Help Minimize Operations Management

Without the right tools, you can spend a lot of time and effort in managing your operations, with the headache of efficiently maintaining inventory control. In order to properly plan and schedule for production, ensure that orders are attainable and accurate, and know that you will be able to meet all of your necessary delivery … Continued

Explosion Proof Scales for Agriculture Environments

When using a scale in explosive agricultural or industrial conditions, there is often concern over the electrical equipment having the potential to spark, which can potentially cause an explosion. Arlyn Scales has developed a line of Explosion Proof Scales that meet the tight standards set forth by the National Electric Code (NEC).  This should allow … Continued

High Performance Weighing Scales With Android Software Technology

To survive in the industrial scale industry, companies must constantly be innovating to sufficiently meet the needs of their clients. This includes utilizing the latest in technology to provide a smooth user interface, while also implementing a wide array of features that are useful for a large range of clients. At Arlyn Scales, we’ve been … Continued

5 Things to Consider When Designing a Custom Made Scale

Standard scales meet a broad range of needs for companies of all sizes.  Whether it’s drum scales, bench scales or floor scales, there’s a good chance we have a model that will work well for your needs.  On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you have a very specific need for a scale, a … Continued

10,000 Lb Capacity 4×4 Pallet Scales by Arlyn

Whether you use wooden, plastic, metal, or recycled pallets, you’ll need to accurately weigh them and the containers they’re supporting. And while the weight of a pallet generally depends on its size and load bearing capacity, standard wooden pallets weigh between 30 and 70 lbs when empty. A standard 48” x 40” pallet will have … Continued

Harbor Freight Scales: Loading Ship Cargo with Ease

Docks are naturally wet environments, which mean you need a scale that can stand up to moisture. You also need reliable accuracy to ensure that there is no variance between the stated and actual shipping weights of each container to ensure that the maximum capacity of the cargo ship isn’t breached and that the load … Continued

Precision Weighing Balances for Laboratories and Research Facilities

Nothing is more important than accuracy when it comes to conducting experiments, running tests, and formulating new products. Everything must be exact so results can be duplicated. And while precision weighing balances are an important part of this process, it can be difficult to find a truly reliable scale from a manufacturer you can trust. … Continued

The History of Scales

Table of Contents Ancient Measurements The Triple-Beam Balance Analog Scales Analog Scales in Today’s World Digital Scales Ultra Precision Scales Ready for the Next Evolution in Weighing? If you were to travel back in time and show an ancient street merchant a digital weighing scale, he would have no idea what to do with it. … Continued