A truck scale is a long-term investment, providing more than 25 years of dependable service if properly maintained. Regular calibration, inspections, and cleaning will extend the life of your truck scale and save you from costly repairs. From shipping and construction to farming and transportation, portable truck scales play a pivotal role in a wide […]
Truck scales can be some of the most expensive measuring equipment your company owns––initially costing you tens of thousands of dollars upon sale, and thousands more for regular maintenance and repair. Other seemingly inconspicuous things such as dirt, gravel, snow, and ice can cause weightments to be anywhere from a few divisions to hundreds of […]
Every aspect of the world is slowly becoming digitally integrated, and the same goes for the trucking industry––where automation, data collection and storage, and technology-operated scale operations are becoming the new standard. New ways of collecting data are having a huge impact on profitability because of digitally integrated scale operations––changing the way we collect and […]
To the general public, truck scales are viewed as high precision instruments meant for load measurement, and weighing stations are just checkpoints for truckers along the highway. However, truck scales serve more purpose than just gathering weights for a transaction––they protect fleets, keep payloads safe on the highway, and they check truck weight to make […]
Unattended driver terminals have increasingly gained popularity as a standard method of processing weight transactions at the truck scale; thanks to automation, they’re convenient, cost-effective, and time-effective. With Mettler Toledo’s DataBridge Express, truckers can process their own weighing transactions using a mobile app on their smartphones or other mobile devices. All it takes is a […]
Weighing affects the entire analytical workflow process––any error in the process can lead to inaccurate results. To avoid errors during the weighing process, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has rigid measurement requirements for balances for weighing analytes and quantitative measures. These unyielding requirements are applicable to all pharmaceutical QC activities globally, not just exclusively in […]
Cold, hard facts are vital when considering a new scale. To make an informed decision, you need to know about technology and specification options. It’s important to cut through the fluff of sales material and get down to the details of the product. Here are some things to consider in a truck scale. How a […]
Waste is one of the biggest drivers of decreased efficiency in any facility. Avoiding it at all costs can be tricky, but there are things you can implement to reduce it considerably, and optimize your manufacturing efficiency. What is Lean Manufacturing? “Lean manufacturing” is a process-management philosophy, made popular as an adaptation of the Toyota […]
In an industry where revenue is based mainly on the weight of commodities purchased or shipped, the right scale system is an invaluable asset. Benefits go far beyond increasing productivity and efficiency, simplifying compliance with health and safety regulations. Integrating the correct scale system in warehousing and distribution centers enhances overall workflow productivity. Here’s a […]
Industrial scales do the important work of keeping roads safe and ensuring that all regulations are met. Weighing vehicles and their contents at specific checkpoints along busy roadways is crucial—when truck scales experience problems with calibration, it can cause significant problems for drivers and, ultimately, introduce concerns for infrastructure. The best remedy for problems with […]