Table of Contents Why Use a Scale Instead of a Flow Meter? How It Works: Weight-Based Flow Tracking Scale Types That Work for Flow Monitoring Where This Fits Automate the Flow (Or Stop It) Connection Options Frequently Asked Questions Let’s Get Your Flow Under Control If you’re handling chemicals, dosing additives, or running any process … Continued
Companies that are involved in weighing hazardous waste and materials have to take special care to safeguard against the damaging effects of these potentially dangerous substances. Industrial scales that are used to routinely weigh such substances should be made of stainless steel. This is the case no matter what kind of container the substance is … Continued
When you are working with hazardous and flammable substances it is important to always keep safety in mind. Furthermore, it’s important to consider explosion-proof only machinery, when purchasing equipment to use with such substances. What Does Explosion-Proof Mean? Explosion-proof means that a machine or device safely contains sparks and prevents explosions if sparks are created. … Continued
Accidents happen. Obviously, accidents can’t always be avoided. If they could be avoided, then accidents would never happen. But, when it comes to hazardous locations that employ electrical weighing scales, it is very important for accidents not to happen. When accidents take place in potentially hazardous locations, such as warehouses or facilities that store or … Continued
Around the globe, industrial-grade weighing scales are used in many industries for a multitude of reasons. For example, in manufacturing and warehouse settings, scales are frequently used to measure shipments before they are sent out or after they are received to ensure the correct amount of products and/or materials are present. Other industrial locations use … Continued
Consumers are often required to choose the construction material used to build an industrial scale before purchasing it. Material options typically include aluminum, steel, and stainless steel. Each material has certain benefits the other materials may or may not have. For example, aluminum is lightweight and cheaper than steel; however, steel is more durable than … Continued
Facilities that must house and use hazardous or explosive chemicals often exhibit greater risk factors as well as a serious need to use equipment that is safe in these extreme environments. Standard equipment used in manufacturing facilities, like a scale, can easily become a source of ignition, and in certain scenarios, they can cause serious … Continued
When you think about different uses for a scale, the first thing to perhaps come to mind is weighing yourself after having one too many French fries. You are also likely to think about weighing items in a warehouse or for shipping purposes. What you may not realize is that there are a variety of … Continued
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
Industrial weighing produces a lot of data that must be recorded and processed, which is why the system you use to collect is just as important as the scale you choose. For example, packaging and shipping companies must weigh containers to ensure that shipments and the associated costs are accurate to control costs and maintain … Continued
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