Legacy Scale Support

The following scale Product Manuals  are for customers with scales equipped with older MKE-5 Indicator (pre-2007 and pre-2017). To find out which version to use, reboot your MKE-5 indicator. At the time when the Arlyn Logo is shown, look at the bottom right corner of the screen. The firmware version is shown as R6.xxx or … Continued

The “Made in the USA” Difference: Why Buy American?

Are you in the market for a new industrial scale and not quite sure where to purchase one? If you know anything about the weighing industry, then you probably know that industrial scales can be purchased that are manufactured in Asia and Europe; however, Arlyn Scales manufactures all of our scales and the subassemblies necessary … Continued

How to Find a Platform Scale That Fits Your Needs

Platform scales are one of the most commonly used scales in a variety of industries based on their versatility and ease of use. For medium to large loads, no other scale is as useful as the platform scale. For use in an industrial environment, you want a platform scale that is versatile and easy to … Continued

Custom Options for an Industrial Floor Scale

When the scale you need isn’t offered as a standard option and you just can’t afford to choose something that’s “close enough,” you’ll need to work with a manufacturer that can develop a custom solution. Yet most business in this industry is done through a distributor or dealer. Many of these intermediaries have no contact … Continued

Scale Calibration Procedure

Step-by-Step Analytical Balance Calibration Procedure   Maintaining an analytical balance is essential for any laboratory. A calibration procedure should be conducted regularly to ensure accurate measurements and results.    At Arlyn Scales, our analytical scale experts have assisted operations of all sizes in the swift, efficient calibration of their instruments. In this article, we consider … Continued

How to Count Small Parts

One challenge that many manufacturers in various industries must face is the requirement to count a wide variety of small parts. Small parts are tedious and impossible to hand count in an industrial setting without human error, which is why more efficient methods are available. No matter the industry, small parts are needed. Small parts … Continued

Industrial Scale Pricing Guide

Industrial scales are as complicated as they are diverse. As you might expect, then, industrial scale pricing is a complex process that takes into account many factors. When searching for the ideal weighing platform to fit your operations and your budget, you must consider many variables. This includes the cost of materials and labor, the … Continued

Precision Balance Scale

Precision balance scales play a critical role in manufacturing high-quality products. They are vital for research and development, quality control, and healthcare settings by providing precise and reliable measurements. By measuring with exceptional accuracy, and for a variety of applications, these scales ensure consistency in workflow, output, and effectiveness. Additionally, the diversity in their application … Continued

Special Weighing Problems solved by Custom Load Cells

At Arlyn Scales, our experience in the industrial scale industry means we’re often approached by our customers to offer unique and custom scales for a variety of needs. These custom scales require features that we’ve worked extremely hard over the past several decades to perfect. One feature of our scales that we’re extremely proud of … Continued