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

NEC Hazardous Area Classifications

The NEC, or National Electric Code, sets the standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment in the United States. There are certain work environments that have been specifically classified as hazardous due to the nature of the materials used in that environment. For example, warehouses that work with flammable gases and liquids … Continued

The Components of a Custom Weighing Kit

Whether you are working in a pharmaceutical laboratory helping to create a new generation of antibiotics, or you are running a waste management firm; you can find a scale that is designed with you in mind. However, sometimes the one size fits all standard model doesn’t fit a customer’s needs. The customer may require something … Continued

Weighing Equipment Used for Medical Purposes

Physicians are well aware of the fact that patients who do not or cannot maintain a normal body weight are at a higher risk for certain diseases or complications. While American obesity is the main topic discussion in our society these days, being underweight can also lead to serious health problems. The body relies on … Continued

Laboratory Balance Manufacturers: Custom Arlyn Application

With so many scale distributors and manufacturers, it can be hard to find a reliable laboratory balance manufacturer. Because the measurements that labs take are often extremely sensitive, itÕs important to find a manufacturer that can provide the high resolution, high precision instruments required by a respected laboratory. Arlyn Scales is a New York-based scale … Continued

Distilling Scotch Whiskey: Why Precision Matters

There’s no bad Whiskey. There are only some Whiskeys that aren’t as good as others. – Raymond Chandler, novelist and screenwriter How Whiskey is Made: Pre-Distillation Ultimately, every whiskey has its own consistency and character, and Scotch whiskey is no different. Commonly shortened to Scotch,Ó it is traditionally made using malted barley and peat fires … Continued

Weighing Corrosive Chemicals With a Durable ArlynGuard Corrosion Proof Scale

When it comes to dealing with corrosive chemicals, the equipment you use can really take a beating. If it isn’t constructed using the proper materials and safeguards, corrosion can happen quickly and have a serious affect on your bottom line. It’s also possible that the corrosive chemicals you handle are flammable. The presence of hydrofluoric, … Continued

Weighing Solutions with Data Storage and Export Capabilities

More often than not, it’s necessary to collect data during one or more phases of the weighing process. You can accomplish this in a variety of ways, whether you choose to store data directly on the scale or by sending the data to an external computer system. Arlyn Scales offers a variety of communication ports, … Continued

Automated Weighing Solutions for Manufacturing Facilities

Many industrial processes require some kind of weighing component. When it comes to blending, mixing, packaging, and dispensing operations, among others, scales are called on to automate the manufacturing process, which requires the scale to automatically communicate with other parts of the system. Arlyn Scales provides a wide range of communication options and control methods … Continued