Explosion Proof Scales: 3 Ways to Know If a Scale Will Work in Your Environment

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

Arlyn Scales and Accuracy Over Time: What to Know

Companies across a vast multitude of industries utilize industrial scales. Common uses for industrial scales include using them to help keep track of inventory and weighing items before sending, or after receiving, shipment. There are a number of highly regarded weighing technologies available to consumers today; however, the accuracy of the results they produce can … Continued

How Scales Are Used to Safely Weigh Hazardous Chemicals

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

How Accurate Are Electronic Scales? SAW Technology Edition

Electronic scales are some of the most common tools used in all types of industries.  When industrial engineers and purchasing managers are looking to purchase a new scale, they have two considerations in mind: accuracy and cost. Currently, two technologies account for a large percentage of scale purchases in the weighing industry: Strain gage scales, … Continued

Explosion Proof Scales for Agriculture Environments

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

10,000 Lb Capacity 4×4 Pallet Scales by Arlyn

Whether you use wooden, plastic, metal, or recycled pallets, you’ll need to accurately weigh them and the containers they’re supporting. And while the weight of a pallet generally depends on its size and load bearing capacity, standard wooden pallets weigh between 30 and 70 lbs when empty. A standard 48” x 40” pallet will have … Continued

Harbor Freight Scales: Loading Ship Cargo with Ease

Docks are naturally wet environments, which mean you need a scale that can stand up to moisture. You also need reliable accuracy to ensure that there is no variance between the stated and actual shipping weights of each container to ensure that the maximum capacity of the cargo ship isn’t breached and that the load … Continued

Floor and Pallet Scales for Warehousing Solutions

The warehouse environment can be pretty extreme. From inconsistent temperatures, moisture and corrosive materials, finding a weighing scale that’s durable and accurate can be a particular challenge. Arlyn Scales manufactures floor and pallet scales specifically for these types of industrial conditions. We use only best of class components including stainless steel load cells, advanced digital … Continued