How to Measure to the Nearest Thousandth on a Balance Scale

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

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

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

How to Find the Scale You Actually Need

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

Best Scale to Weigh and Measure Liquids

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

Scientific Weighing Balance

Scale precision is necessary for accurate results that must be obtained for a variety of different scientific studies. Miscalculation is not an option due to potentially disastrous consequences. All of our competitors claim to provide the level of scale precision but, if they can, they can only do so at low capacity. Generally, this capacity … Continued

Precision Scale Company

The weighing industry is constantly evolving. New challenges demand new solutions. The advent of the automated weighing system, due to technological breakthroughs, has allowed companies to increase their performance and savings. Changes in scale connectivity options enable companies to analyze weighing data and further drives scale development. Today’s customers expect an almost instant return in … Continued

Automated Precision Weighing Systems

The layman may find it hard to believe, but change is the only constant in the scale industry. For every new development in the petrochemical, scientific, agricultural, and medical industries, there must be some advancement in weight measurement technology. One of the most recent advances revolves around automated weighing systems. It has allowed companies in … Continued

Waste Management Scales

Many people are unaware of the roles precision scales play in the waste management industry. The waste collection and management industry needs such precision in order to balance efficient collection with compliance to various health, safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, since some waste management companies are paid by weight, precise measurement helps maintain accurate billing. … Continued

Industrial Weighing Automation Systems

As a leader in the weighing industry, Arlyn Scales is committed to both cutting edge technology and customer savings. We have believed in this principle for the past thirty years. Our scales are made in our factory in Long Island, New York. We house our factory and business together because it provides our customers with … Continued

A Cost Effective Alternative to Force Motor Scales

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