Heavy Duty Weighing Machines

Arlyn Scales has been providing top notch scales and weighing solutions for the past 30 years. We work with every conceivable industry that uses scales such as the semiconductor, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, meat packing, agricultural, and scientific industries. Our superior technology and design explains why we continue to be a leader in our profession. Not only … Continued

Waste Management Scales

Many people are unaware of the roles precision scales play in the waste management industry. The waste collection and management industry needs such precision in order to balance efficient collection with compliance to various health, safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, since some waste management companies are paid by weight, precise measurement helps maintain accurate billing. … 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

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

Heavy Duty Floor Scales for Forge Shops

Whether you make decorative or utilitarian pieces, metal work is an art as well as a craft. From chairs, bed frames, home accents and architectural elements to tools like hammers and wrenches and component parts for airplanes, automobiles, tractors, ships, oil drilling equipment, engines, missiles and other capital equipment, forging is a multibillion dollar industry. … 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

Precision Scales for Environments with High Concentrations of Flammable Gas

Acetylene, ammonia, arsine, butane, carbon monoxide, cyclopropane, ethane, ethylene, ethyl chloride, hydrogen, isobutan, methane, methyl chloride, propane, propylene, silane; what do all of these gasses have in common? That’s right, they are all extremely flammable under the certain conditions. If your facility handles these materials, you already know that there are certain precautions you and … Continued

Explosion Proof Scales with Set-point Options for Munitions Manufacturing

There are many kinds of munitions manufacturers, ranging from large companies and governments to smaller customer manufacturers. While some manufacture ammunition/bullets, others handle explosives. Munitions manufacture, however, by its very nature always creates a fire or explosion hazard that poses a threat to the safety of people and property. The Greatest Hazards Two of the … 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

Choosing the Chemical Resistant Floor Scale for Your Operation

If your daily weighing operations cause your equipment to come into direct contact with corrosive liquids, gases, or solids, you’re going to want a scale with superior protection. Corroded equipment causes safety issues and can seriously affect the accuracy of your measurements, which in turn affects your profitability. It also requires repairs and replacements that … Continued