Digital Load Cells

What are Digital Load Cells? Let’s start with Analog Load Cells Traditionally, most industrial scales are equipped with analog strain gauge load cells. Analog strain gauge load cells are simple, passive devices that are generally robust and easy to use. Besides the small resistor bridge on the load cell surface, and a number of temperature … Continued

User Manuals & Specification Sheets

The following scale User Manuals and Specification Sheets are provided for our customer’s convenience. Scroll down for Wiring Diagrams. Relevant Software downloads can be found at the Software Downloads page. Documentation and software downloads for old MKE-5 Indicators can be found at the Legacy Scale Support page. If you have difficulty viewing any of the following PDF … Continued

Small Automotive Parts Inventory System

Keeping track of small automotive parts inventory is no small task. Using a counting scale is one way to ensure the process runs more smoothly, but many counting scales are not capable of providing a high level of accuracy needed in certain situations. When using counting scales, inaccuracies can occur and most often happen when … Continued

How to Calibrate Load Cells

When it comes to industrial scales, one of the most important components is proper calibration. Unfortunately, the process to calibrate most scales is arduous and complicated, which can spell significant revenue loss for growing companies. Many scale manufacturers require their users to actually take their scales out of service for calibration, and some even require … Continued

How to Select the Right Capacity Load Cell?

If you’re in the market for a new industrial scale, you’ve likely already scoured the internet for reviews, and information on the various options you have when it comes to a new scale. The internet is full of information, so it can be difficult to know who to trust, and what to look for in … Continued

Batch Weighing System: 3 Key Benefits of Automating the Process

There are a variety of industries where products are assembled in a certain order, where batch processing is often necessary. For many years, the entire batch processing process had to be completed manually, but now with specialized equipment, including batch weighing scales, a level of automation exists that can help improve accuracy and productivity for … Continued

How to Accurately Monitor Weight in Bioreactors

When it comes to bioreactors, it’s critical that the weight of nutrients and waste materials are being accurately weighed to ensure whatever chemical process is taking place will work properly. A typical bioreactor consists of a variety of different parts, and it’s critically important that the flow rates of inputs and outputs are correctly controlled. … Continued

Dispensing of Raw Materials in the Pharmaceuticals Industry

The pharmaceutical industry is not forgiving to imprecision, nor should it be. The consequences of poorly manufactured pharmaceuticals for public health can be difficult to calculate. There’s no room for cutting corners when it comes to manufacturing the drugs that fight diseases, help manage pain, and improve overall well being. This is why pharmaceutical industry … Continued

Aluminum or Stainless Steel: What Material is Best for Your Company

As a leader in design and technology in the weighing industry for over 30 years, Arlyn Scales is the proud supplier of a wide selection of industrial scales. Each scale is made to meet the specific needs of each customer. And our customers have the option of choosing between aluminum, steel and stainless steel construction. … Continued

Integrating Weighing Equipment to Processes: Analog vs Digital Outputs

Weighing is an integral part of many industrial processes. Scales are often used to facilitate quality control, automate tasks, and minimize waste. Sometimes they’re even used to monitor large inventories of small parts. Weight data is often collected and transferred to an external device for storage and analysis to ensure that a system is running … Continued