Top Uses You Didn’t Know You Can Do With a Precision Hanging Scale

Hanging scales are a staple in most any industry. A hanging scale is typically suspended from a cable or crane in the air and is able to provide highly accurate measurements. Because these scales are not anchored to the ground, they’re able to eliminate inaccuracies that can occasionally occur with platform scales. Common Uses for … Continued

5 Benefits of Purchasing an Industrial Counting Scale

People who utilize industrial scales designed specifically for parts counting depend on their scales’ capabilities of delivering accurate and precise weight readings each and every time loads are measured. There is not one parts counting scale that is identical to the next. Parts counting scales can function in a variety of ways and some scalesContinued

How to Increase the Weighing Accuracy of Your Industrial Platform Scale

  If you are the owner of an industrial platform scale, or you are looking to purchase one, then there are a few things you should know about scale accuracy—for example, you should understand how platform scales are designed and how the accuracy of weight readings can be influenced. This knowledge is especially important if … Continued

How to Choose the Right Platform Scale Size

Platform scales are often found in agricultural and manufacturing settings. They are also frequently seen being used by airlines for a number of applications and in warehouses too. Platform scales are capable of measuring a diverse assortment of objects—everything from pallets of small or large products to piles of paper and envelopes. In the agricultural … Continued

Scale Accuracy and Platform Size: How to Customize an Industrial Scale to Fit Your Needs

Platform scales are arguably the most used scale style within industrial settings: recycling plants use platform scales to weigh the input and output of various materials; laundry services use platform scales to determine the prices of clothing bundles; and airports use platform scales to measure luggage in order to uphold weight guidelines. Clearly, platform scalesContinued

Which is a Better Scale for Your Industry: Stainless Steel or Aluminum?

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

Types of Printer Attachments for Your New Arlyn Scale

If you’ve recently purchased a scale from Arlyn Scales, we hope that you’re enjoying it and that it’s serving your needs well.  While our line of industrial scales meets the needs of the majority of our customers, we also offer a wide array of optional features that can help to further improve efficiencies within your … Continued

Why You Should Upgrade to the Arlyn Upscale Touch Screen Indicator

While scales have seen significant advancements over the past several decades, the scale indicator itself has stayed largely the same.  Scale indicators typically feature a digital display with a few basic buttons for control.  While this simplistic display design may have been sufficient in years past, with new scale technology, manufacturers are looking for much … Continued

The Science Behind SAW Technology

  In the past, companies that were looking for accurate, precise measurements were left with few options when it came to industrial scales. Finding a scale that offered high-resolution readings, without costing a large fortune seemed like a pipe dream, until Arlyn Scales unveiled their patented Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology. Arlyn Scales has been … Continued

Surprising Places You Need a Scale

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