Automated Pig Sorter: The Best Way to Monitor and Control Weight Gain

In the livestock industry, animal weight literally determines everything. Pigs that are too slim, or too heavy can cause significant economic issues for a farmer, but simply guessing a pig’s weight and steering it into what you think is the correct feeding pen can cause problems as well. While scales are supposed to make this … Continued

The Science Behind SAW Technology

  In the past, companies that were looking for accurate, precise measurements were left with few options when it came to industrial scales. Finding a scale that offered high-resolution readings, without costing a large fortune seemed like a pipe dream, until Arlyn Scales unveiled their patented Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) technology. Arlyn Scales has been … Continued

Most Accurate Ways to Calculate the Weight of Animals

Whether you’re a farmer, veterinarian, zookeeper or kennel owner, monitoring the health of the animals you care for requires you to periodically take their weight. Determining a proper diet or the dose for a particular medicine requires it. A standard dose for a small animal may be completely ineffective for a larger one. A standard … Continued

Decrease Check-In Times With a New Baggage Weighing System

Busy airports need to weigh baggage quickly and accurately without compromising the quality of their customer service. When a passenger’s luggage is overweight, they’ll spend extra time rearranging their belongings before they pay a fee for an overweight bag. This causes much longer wait times for other passengers and can be frustrating for staff as … Continued

Weighing in the Waste and Recycling Industry: A Guide

Weight data is an integral part of every waste management and recycling facilities’ operations because it keeps them compliant with local, state and federal legislation and maintains operational efficiency. Weight data allows these facilities to track amounts of garbage collected, monitor inputs and outputs during materials recovery and to extract energy and dispose of waste. … Continued

Accurate and Simple Ways to Measure Rainfall

Table of Contents Types Of Rain Gauges The Most Accurate Way To Measure Use Cases Across Industries Challenges In Measuring Rainfall Why Choose Arlyn Scales Frequently Asked Questions Ready To Upgrade Your Scale? Whether you’re growing crops, managing water supplies, building infrastructure, or simply tracking local weather, knowing how much rain has fallen can be … Continued

How Load Cells Affect Weighing Accuracy

In business, cutting costs is one of the most obvious ways to increase revenue and be successful, regardless of industry.  As the business world has become more competitive over the last few decades, businesses have been under intense pressure to cut costs and run as lean as possible. One way that businesses have been able … Continued

Patient Weighing Systems

There are different types of scales employed to accurately weigh patients. Different types of patients have different needs, and the scales used to weigh them must have features that accommodate these differences. For example, at a pediatrician’s office, a normal platform type scale made for industrial use will easily do the trick. It is important … Continued