Collecting Weight Data from a Digital Scale

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

Integrating Weighing Equipment to Processes: Analog vs Digital Outputs

Weighing is an integral part of many industrial processes. Scales are often used to facilitate quality control, automate tasks, and minimize waste. Sometimes they’re even used to monitor large inventories of small parts. Weight data is often collected and transferred to an external device for storage and analysis to ensure that a system is running … Continued

Custom Weighing Scales Manufacturer in the USA

Buying a scale is generally a simple process. You determine the maximum capacity, accuracy and platform size you need, find a supplier and make a purchase. But if you need a non-standard platform size, better resolution, corrosion resistant properties or a specific output to transfer data or a completely custom weighing solution, most suppliers won’t … Continued

Scale Options – Communication Methods

Most of the scales provided by Arlyn Scales can be equipped with a myriad of scale options designed to communicate with the customer’s devices. These devices may include Personal Computers (PCs), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Cloud Solutions and Database Frameworks. Some of these options include USB Communication, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, Ethernet and Wireless TCP/IP, Setpoints, … Continued

Industrial Scales with Computer Ports

Weighing is an integral part of many industrial processes. It facilitates quality control, automates a variety of tasks and minimizes waste. It can even be used to manage large inventories of small pieces and parts. To ensure that everything is running efficiently, weight data is often collected and transferred to an external device for storage … Continued

Accurate and Simple Ways to Measure Rainfall

Table of Contents Types Of Rain Gauges The Most Accurate Way To Measure Use Cases Across Industries Challenges In Measuring Rainfall Why Choose Arlyn Scales Frequently Asked Questions Ready To Upgrade Your Scale? Whether you’re growing crops, managing water supplies, building infrastructure, or simply tracking local weather, knowing how much rain has fallen can be … Continued

Asphalt & Aggregate Scales

In theory, there exists a particular gradation that, for a given maximum aggregate size, will produce a maximum density gradation and minimize the void space between particles. This means the gradation of the particles is arranged in such a way that successively smaller sized particles will be packed within the spaces between larger particles. When … Continued