Ensuring the quality of your products is not just a good business practice; it’s the law. Meeting regulations while also optimizing productivity is a function of one best practice that producers must incorporate into their processes: statistical quality control (SQC). SQC is a method by which certain quality attributes are monitored and controlled. It can […]
If you use high-precision bench scale platforms, you are probably familiar with the K-Line from Mettler Toledo. The K-Line has a long history of providing excellent service with reliability and accuracy, but a newer series – the PBK9 Series High-Precision Bench Scale – offers more options for platform size, capacity, readability, repeatability, and more. Here’s […]
In the world of measurement, accuracy is defined as how well the measurement’s result agrees with the true value of whatever is being measured. In other words, if the actual amount is equal to the result of the measurement, the scale is perfectly accurate. There are different degrees or classes of accuracy: Class I: Special […]
One of the most engaging and insightful television shows on air today is “How It’s Made.” This series, broadcast on Science Channel USA, explores how various products are manufactured in the U.S. and provides the viewer with an in-depth breakdown of the manufacturing process. One of our suppliers, Ametek, has a product that will be […]
In today’s industry, two weighing cell technologies are predominately used. They are strain gauge and electromagnetic force compensation (MonoBloc) technology. MonoBloc weighing technology ensures the highest level of counting accuracy and repeatability for reliable results. Generally, MonoBloc load cells are ten times more accurate than standard load cells with strain gauges. Precision, Ruggedness, and the […]
Material testers are precise and vital pieces of equipment that are used to determine properties of raw materials and components, anything from metal to plastic, food, rubber, and more. They are particularly useful in quality control, production testing, research, and other related applications. When buying a material tester, it’s necessary to choose the right equipment […]
The Internet has opened up a world of possibilities for eCommerce. But buying complex equipment like scales and scale systems over the Internet can be misleading because it’s difficult to know exactly what you’re getting. For scales, this is even more applicable. Scales can be falsely advertised in the sense that the scale being shown […]
Not all weigh modules are created the same…and that’s a good thing! Fortunately, as a Mettler Toledo Authorized Distributor, we offer an extensive variety of weigh modules designed to fit your unique application. Here is a summary of the different weigh module models we offer along with some of their basic characteristics to consider for […]
Truck scale buyers often ask one question: What is the difference between a steel and concrete deck? While the decks are made of different materials, there are not many reasons to choose one over the other aside from personal preference and individual use. Below, we will talk about the main difference between steel and concrete […]
There’s more to weigh modules than just weighing loads. Not all weigh modules are created equal. They vary greatly in price, levels of performance, durability, and longevity. Choosing the right weigh modules for your operation is an important task and obligation that must take into account all of the variables in order to find the […]