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An Innovative Solution White Paper The cost for hand-harvesting operations has steadily increased over the years without regard to the delivered-in price that growers receive. Growers spend more money on harvesting operations than for all other production costs combined, including fertilizers, sprays, irrigation and weed control. This cost squeeze, created by increasing costs and a constant or decreasing price for produce, results in diminishing profit margins for growers. Read more about how Fairbanks offered an innovative solution for a hand-harvesting operation.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Aegis Heavy Capacity, Fairbanks Aegis Industrial Mild Steel Floor Scales, Fairbanks Aegis Industrial Stainless Steel Floor Scales

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Analog Vs. Digital Weighing Systems When sizing up a weighing application there are many options to choose from. With modern technology and the advancements in A/D converter technology the performance of a typical weighing system is surprisingly good. There are basically two technologies, the more common “Strain Gage” technology and the “Electro Magnetic Force Compensation” system. Read more about analog and digital weighing systems here.

Manufacturer: Minebea Intec, Sartorius Intec

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Beginning a Beautiful Relationship with 9104 Omnicells White Paper Fairbanks has a solid and successful track record in tank weighing assemblies, and the word is spreading. Many industrial processes need and demand weight integration in the inventory holding tanks these processes depend on. This trend is expected to continue as more and more tank users demand integrated weighing systems on their above-ground tanks. With our expertise, Fairbanks is perfectly positioned to deliver on these demands. In fact, an original equipment tank manufacturer recently approached Fairbanks to solidify a partnership related to tank weighing assemblies. Read more about how the 9104 Omnicell was used.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Omnicell 9104 Series

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Best Practices White Paper Maintenance practices don’t immediately show profit or savings but good practices prevent short and long-term expenses. Here is the good news; follow these best practices and prevent unnecessary failures, repairs and errors that dip into and rob you of profits you have worked so hard to maximize! Keep reading to see how an easily implemented PM program is profitable. Read more about Best Practices here

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Talon HV Portable Truck Scale, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Field Pour Series, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Steel Deck Series, Fairbanks Titan Portable, Fairbanks Titan Steel Deck Above Ground Truck Scale, Fairbanks Trident Factory Pour Truck Scale, Fairbanks Tundra Pit Type Scale, Fairbanks Type S Series Pit-type Truck Scales

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Coal Tar Undercoating White Paper In 2001, the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) released a study that calculated the cost of corrosion to the United States economy. According to this study, rust costs nearly $280 billion dollars per year. These costs come from maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment. Taking the advice from the NACE report, demand that your OEM can provide corrosion prevention technologies. Read more about Coal Tar Undercoating here.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Steel Deck Series, Fairbanks Titan Steel Deck Above Ground Truck Scale

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Connecting an iDimension 100 to UPS WorldShip Software Connecting an iDimension 100 Series to UPS Worldship requires your unit to have software version 4.7.2.1007 or later to be installed. When connecting to UPS Worldship or any software that interfaces to a Cubiscan 100 or 110, it is required to transmit the weight and dimensions to the software program. A compatible shipping scale must be connected to the iDimension 100 Series. Read more about connecting an iDimension 100 to UPS here.

Manufacturer: Rice Lake

Products: Rice Lake iDimension 100, Rice Lake iDimension 100XL

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Dimensioning Dimensional weight, often referred to as dim weight, reflects the package’s density—the amount of space the package utilizes in relation to its weight. To determine dim weight, a package’s length, width and height are multiplied, resulting in its cubic size, and then divided by 166 for domestic or 139 for international shipments. Read more about dimensioning here.

Manufacturer: Rice Lake

Products: Rice Lake iDimension 100, Rice Lake iDimension 200, Rice Lake iDimension 300, Rice Lake iDimension 400, Rice Lake iDimension 100XL

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Enhancing Scale Performance for Multi-Component Batching Batching systems, whether manual or automated, are everywhere. Compounding liquid solutions or blending powdered components into a final mixture is one of the most common industrial weighing applications. Read more about multi-component batching here.

Manufacturer: Minebea Intec, Sartorius Intec

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Experience Chooses Fairbanks Tundra Truck Scale The Tundra design is just like a highway bridge – something in which he has a great deal of expertise. Massive main girders supporting a concrete deck is similar in design to the highway bridges our customer builds and he recognized the differences in our product as compared to others. Other competitors did not present a design he trusted, but simply focused on providing a low-priced product. The typical low priced scales proposed included a formed steel, steel deck Mettler Toledo above ground design in a pit. Read more about why the Tundra was chosen here.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Tundra Pit Type Scale

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Fairbanks Trident: A Proven, Strategically Special Scale White Paper It is not uncommon to find our competitors focusing the sales dialog on the virtues of a steel deck truck scale. Most of the time, they will lead with a quick-to-install, low cost steel deck product. While steel deck scales have their value, cutting through the competitive noise makes you more successful and puts you in a position to win more jobs. The Trident gives you that advantage. It can be deployed in the same time as a steel deck, and offers a better, more massive concrete surface with guaranteed quality. Read more about how the Trident gives you an advantage here.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Trident Factory Pour Truck Scale

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Foodborne Illnesses White Paper • 3,000 deaths • 1 in every 6 Americans get sick (that’s 48 million people) • 128,000 hospitalizations These yearly estimates are provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in reference to the foodborne illnesses in the Unites States. The unfortunate part is that they were all preventable and, to make matters worse, a recent study suggests that foodborne illnesses will continue to take a toll on public health. Read more about foodborne illnesses here.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks NexWeigh Bench Scales

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Force Measurement Explained Force measurement is used in many differing types of applications and may be accomplished with devices utilizing differing technologies. Typical applications include measurements of tension and data and/or compression and are directed at capturing properties such as strength of a material, component or a bond. Read more about force measurement here.

Manufacturer: Ametek / Chatillon

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Foreign Body Detection For several years, production in the food, beverage and tobacco industries has become increasingly automated. This is due to larger production volumes, increasing demands on quality and higher costs. However, even in a well-managed, automated and mechanized food, beverage and tobacco industry, contamination of end products during production cannot be completely ruled out. It’s possible that contaminants are introduced through the addition of basic ingredients delivered during the production process. Read more about detecting foreign bodies here.

Manufacturer: Minebea Intec, Sartorius Intec

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How to Weigh Portable Tanks Accurately In order for a portable tank system to have high system accuracy, it must have a rigid foundation that does not flex or bow, regardless of external influences. Realistically speaking, no system is perfectly rigid, but a system that limits its amount of flex will increase its chances of having higher system accuracy. Portable tank systems can perform as well as stationary systems if they follow this fundamental rule. Read more about weighing portable tanks here.

Manufacturer: Minebea Intec, Sartorius Intec

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IP69K White Paper IP ratings are typically identified with the nomenclature of “IP” followed two or three characters, for example: IP68 or IP69K. The first character after the IP identifies the level of protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects. The second character identifies the level of protection against moisture/liquids. The third character is a special identifier used to provide additional information related to the protection of the device. A detailed explanation of these codes can be found at IP Code - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Read more about IP69K here

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks 9109 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9111 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9112 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9120 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks Aegis Coil Scale, Fairbanks Aegis Drum Scale, Fairbanks Aegis Heavy Capacity, , Fairbanks Aegis Industrial Mild Steel Floor Scales, Fairbanks Aegis Industrial Stainless Steel Floor Scales, Fairbanks Aegis Lift Deck, Fairbanks Aegis Transport Scale, Fairbanks FB2255 NEMA 4X, Fairbanks NexWeigh Bench Scales, Fairbanks QuickSilver Intrinsically Safe Instrument, Fairbanks QuickSilver IS Bench Scale, Fairbanks QuickSilver Platforms, Fairbanks Talon HV Portable Truck Scale, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Field Pour Series, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Steel Deck Series, Fairbanks Titan Portable, Fairbanks Titan Steel Deck Above Ground Truck Scale, Fairbanks Trident Factory Pour Truck Scale, Fairbanks Tundra Pit Type Scale

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Is Force Measurement Evolving into Materials Testing? In the past force measurement generally meant obtaining a peak load measurement on a product, part or material to verify or validate that the product or part could exceed or withstand a specified load. Force measurement was generally accepted as a fairly innocuous test performed in the lab or on the production floor. Material testing, however, is considered the science of determining a product's physical characteristics. Read more about force measurement and material testing here.

Manufacturer: Ametek / Chatillon, Ametek / Lloyd Instruments

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LabelBank Not Just for the Food Industry White Paper Tracking boxes, crates, and bags of product is important to most businesses. Nowhere is it more important than in the currency business. Fairbanks Scales was approached by a leading armored car business with the problem of labeling and tracking bags of money. The request: “Help us label and record bags of currency, from pennies to paper, so that we can monitor our process better.” Read more about how Fairbanks used Labelbank to help label bags of currency.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks LabelBank/DataBank Rapid Barcode Labeling System

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Load Cell Application and Test Guidelines A load cell is a device that is used to measure weight or force. W hen a force is applied to it in a specific manner, a load cell produces an output signal that is proportional to the applied force. One end of a load cell is typically supported on a rigid structure while the other end supports a load-receiving device through which the load or force is applied. Load cells can be used individually or in combinations in weighing devices, as dictated by the geometry of the object to be weighed. Read more about load cells here.

Manufacturer: Emery Winslow, Fairbanks Scales, Minebea Intec, Rice Lake, Rinstrum

Products: Emery Winslow Lifemount Model 60-102, Emery Winslow Lifemount Model 60-120, Emery Winslow Lifemount Model 60-136, Fairbanks 9104 FB Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9106 FB Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9109 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9111 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9112 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9120 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks Omnicell 9104 Series, Minebea Intec Bending Beam Load Cell PR 6207, Minebea Intec Contego Weighing Module, Minebea Intec Pendeo Process Digital precision compression type load cell, Minebea Intec PR 6011 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6041/6043 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6044 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6201 Precision Compression Load Cell, Minebea Intec PR 6202 Compression Load Cell, , Minebea Intec PR 6241 Compression S-Type Load Cell, Minebea Intec PR 6246 Tension Load Cell S-Type, Minebea-Intec Tank and Hopper Load Cells, Rice Lake ITCM 3 Module Kit, Rice Lake ITCM 4 Module Kit, Rice Lake ITCM Single Module, Rice Lake RL1600 HE Series, Rice Lake RL1600 Series Mild Steel, Rice Lake RL1800 Series Mild Steel, Rice Lake RL1855 HE, Rice Lake RL9000 TWM Series Stainless Steel, Rice Lake RL9000TWM-HT, Rinstrum Portable Load Cells, Minebea Intec Compact Compression Load Cell PR 6212, Minebea Intec PR6007 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR6001 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR6002 Mounting Kit, Rice Lake RL2200 Series

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Load Cells for a Portable Structure During a measurement, weight acts on the load cell's body and causes elastic deformation. The body has some spring constant. This strain (positive or negative) is converted into an electrical signal by a strain gauge installed on load cell. Read more about load cells here.

Manufacturer: Minebea Intec, Sartorius Intec

Products: Minebea Intec Bending Beam Load Cell PR 6207, Minebea Intec Pendeo Process Digital precision compression type load cell, Minebea Intec PR 6011 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6041/6043 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6044 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6201 Precision Compression Load Cell, Minebea Intec PR 6202 Compression Load Cell, , Minebea Intec PR 6241 Compression S-Type Load Cell, Minebea Intec PR 6246 Tension Load Cell S-Type, Minebea Intec Compact Compression Load Cell PR 6212, Minebea Intec PR6007 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR6001 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR6002 Mounting Kit

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Measuring Irregular and Small Objects iDimension Series version 4.9.1.162 firmware (NTEP pending) is now available for download. This version enhances dimensioning performance with irregular shaped objects and items measuring less than two inches in height. Read more about the iDimension firmware here.

Manufacturer: Rice Lake

Products: Rice Lake iDimension 100, Rice Lake iDimension 200, Rice Lake iDimension 300, Rice Lake iDimension 400, Rice Lake iDimension 100XL

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Measuring the Eating Quality of Meat Uniformity and enhancement of meat eating quality is seen as an important factor in the sustainability of the Scottish (and UK) red-meat sector, in securing increased high-end market share locally and internationally. A number of factors affect meat eating qualities, both in terms of the way the animals are reared and at the processing stage of production. Read more about measuring the quality of meat here.

Manufacturer: Ametek / Lloyd Instruments

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PDQ Scale White Paper An area Sales manager (ASM) had developed a relationship with a local pipe company and uncovered an opportunity to help them with a scale solution. The pipe manufacturer had no means to confirm product / shipping weight. They were purchasing steel coils based on weight so they needed a scale to confirm the weight of the coils. This was not going to be a simple solution as it required an unusual nonstandard capacity coil scale and their need was extremely urgent—coils were already ordered and on their way! If the customer could not find a solution, and fast, this pipe manufacturer would be left with two unattractive options:

• They could take the steel coil manufacturer’s word for the weight of each coil—a 1% error would cost approximately $121,000. • They could pay a port holding fee for these coils until a scale was installed—up to $12,000 a day.

Read more about how Fairbanks used the Aegis Coil Scale to assist.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Aegis Coil Scale

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QuickSilver Bench Scale meets all demands of Gulf Coast supermarket chain Along America’s Gulf Coast, from Gulf Shores, Ala., to Layfayette, La., you will find locations for regional supermarket chain, Rouses Food Market. From its beginnings, Rouses has prided itself on providing customers with local fare such as Louisiana grass-fed beef, Chappapeela pork, Mississippi Lamb, Boudin and Andouille sausages, and locally grown fruits and vegetables. With more than 50 stores in three states, Rouses shares the best consumer goods from each local community with its customers throughout Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. In 2009, Rouses made a decision to upgrade its deli, seafood, and meat departments. The project included the purchase of new scales for its point-of-sale (POS) system. Rouses management was clear on its scale requirements: durability and easy to clean, coupled with an instrument capable of interfacing with the company’s POS software via a serial connection. Read more about how Rouses uses the QuickSilver combined with the 1100.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks 1100 Series, Fairbanks QuickSilver Platforms

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Scale Maintenance White Paper Do not be fooled by service companies selling scale maintenance agreements that lack focus on calibration. Calibration is the most important component of any periodic maintenance program. Companies purchase scales because product entering or exiting company facilities are determined to have value based on weight. Without assured scale accuracy, through regular calibration, a company can lose thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, due to inaccurate weights. Depending on the requirements and type of weighing device, annual maintenance costs for a truck scale run anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000. When measuring the pros and cons of maintenance costs, most users find that protecting against a weighing error can more than pay for a maintenance program and, often times, the cost of the scale itself. Read more about scale maintenance here

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Talon HV Portable Truck Scale, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Field Pour Series, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Steel Deck Series, Fairbanks Titan Portable, Fairbanks Titan Steel Deck Above Ground Truck Scale, Fairbanks Trident Factory Pour Truck Scale, Fairbanks Tundra Pit Type Scale, Fairbanks Type S Series Pit-type Truck Scales

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Selecting a Testing, Calibration or Measurement Supplier When selecting a supplier to fulfill your testing, calibration or measurement needs, you need to be sure that they can supply you with accurate and reliable results. Whilst a laboratory can reassure you that they are technically competent, or you can attempt to evaluate the service yourself, neither provides you with confidence that you have selected a technically competent service. Read more about selecting a testing, calibration or measurement supplier here.More Details...

Single Column Force Testers Offer Practical and Affordable Force Testing Solutions Single column force testers today represent the largest single market segment of the force testing marketplace for a number of reasons. Capacities now range from a couple of ounces up to 500 Lbf, with a few models offering capacities up to 1,000 Lbf. Read more about single column force testers here.

Manufacturer: Ametek / Chatillon, Ametek / Lloyd Instruments

Products: Ametek Adapters, Ametek Bending or Flexural Grips, Ametek Bollard Grips, Ametek Compression Plates, Ametek Eccentric Roller Grips, Ametek Hydraulic Grips, Ametek Peel and Friction Grips, Ametek Pincer Grips, Ametek Pneumatic Grips, Ametek Ribbon and Webbing Grips, Ametek Scissor Grips, Ametek Splinter Shields, Ametek Thread Head Grips, Ametek Vice Grips, Ametek Wedge Grips, Chatillon CS2-1100 Digital Force Tester, Chatillon CS2-225 Digital Force Tester, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek Contacting Extensometers, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek Deflection Gauge Extensometers, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek EZ20, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek EZ50, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek Food Fixtures, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek FT1 Friction Tester, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek Furnaces, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek Long Travel Extensometers, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LR100KPlus, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LR10KPlus, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LR150KPlus, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LR30KPlus, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LR50KPlus, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LR5K Plus Twin Column Bench Mounted, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LS1 Single Column Bench Mounted, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LS100KPlus, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LS2.5 Single Column Extended Travel, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek LS5 Single Column Bench Mounted, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek Pogo System, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek TA1 Texture Analyzer, Lloyd Instruments/Ametek Thermal Cabinets

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Slope’s Effect on Accurate Weighing The scale is designed with the assumption that the load will be parallel to the direction of gravity and perpendicular to the weighing platform; meaning, there is only a vertical force. An uneven balance or scale causes the introduction of a horizontal force which affects the weight reading. The general rule of thumb is that if it’s an industrial application such as a floor scale as long as all of the feet are touching the ground the results will be within tolerance. For laboratories, however, and customers who want more than a general “rule of thumb” response there is actually a procedure for determining the exact effect the slope will have on the measurement. Read more about the effect of slope on accurate weighing here.

Manufacturer: Minebea Intec, Sartorius Intec

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SOLAS Regulations In the case of cargo carried in a container*, except for containers carried on a chassis or a trailer when such containers are driven on or off a ro-ro ship engaged in short international voyages as defined in regulation III/3, the gross mass according to paragraph 2.1 of this regulation shall be verified by the shipper, either by: Read more about the SOLAS regulations here.More Details...

Tank Weighing Woes: Why Load Cells have a Bad Reputation and What Needs to be Done to Fix it Many manufacturing facilities currently have load cells installed in tank systems that are no longer operational. Most of the times the load cells are left in place and the electrical cables connecting to the controls are simply cut. Production Managers, QC Managers, and maintenance personnel alike have surely encountered “that tank” or “vessel” which never weighed correctly. Read more about developing an accurate and dependable tank weighing system here.

Manufacturer: Emery Winslow, Fairbanks Scales, Minebea Intec, Rice Lake, Sartorius Intec

Products: Emery Winslow Lifemount Model 60-102, Emery Winslow Lifemount Model 60-120, Emery Winslow Lifemount Model 60-136, Fairbanks 9104 FB Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9106 FB Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9109 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9111 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9112 Series Load Cells, Fairbanks 9120 Series Load Cells, Minebea Intec Bending Beam Load Cell PR 6207, Minebea Intec Contego Weighing Module, Minebea Intec Pendeo Process Digital precision compression type load cell, Minebea Intec PR 6011 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6041/6043 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6044 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR 6201 Precision Compression Load Cell, Minebea Intec PR 6202 Compression Load Cell, , Minebea Intec PR 6241 Compression S-Type Load Cell, Minebea Intec PR 6246 Tension Load Cell S-Type, Rice Lake ITCM 3 Module Kit, Rice Lake ITCM 4 Module Kit, Rice Lake ITCM Single Module, Rice Lake RL1600 HE Series, Rice Lake RL1600 Series Mild Steel, Rice Lake RL1800 Series Mild Steel, Rice Lake RL1855 HE, Rice Lake RL9000 TWM Series Stainless Steel, Rice Lake RL9000TWM-HT, Rinstrum Portable Load Cells, Minebea Intec Compact Compression Load Cell PR 6212, Minebea Intec PR6007 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR6001 Mounting Kit, Minebea Intec PR6002 Mounting Kit, Rice Lake RL2200 Series

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TensileCore Engineered Concrete White Paper In just about any application, a concrete deck truck scale is a better long-term solution than a steel deck scale. When was the last time you drove across a steel bridge on the highway? Chances are every bridge you see is made of concrete. Strength, surface wear, maintenance needs and cost make concrete the best material for bridges. A truck scale no different, it is simply a bridge. With scale deck slab thicknesses of 4” to 8”, there is no comparison to ¼” or even ½” steel plate. Concrete doesn’t rust, bend, warp, dimple or otherwise wear out. Steel decks have a fixed lifespan. Once used up, a steel deck will need replacement. However, a concrete deck scale can last many, many years beyond a steel decks lifespan. Steel deck scales are usually sold when deadlines are looming, or buyers are unwilling to take on risks common with field installed concrete. If you think about it, it’s much easier to sell a steel deck than a concrete one. With traditional field pour concrete, the seller must manage two steps in the installation process rather than one. With concrete, the seller must manage the installation process and the concrete pour, finish and cure. What can happen is that steel deck scales are sold based on seller convenience rather than what the buyer really needs. Read more about how Fairbanks utilizes TensileCore Engineered Concrete.

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Trident Factory Pour Truck Scale

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The Benefits of Buying Local Businesses are turning to the Internet for a wide variety of purchases, including scales. Although convenient and sometimes less expensive, online purchases can be misleading. Knowing exactly what is being purchased from the Internet is essential— especially if the scale is going to be used in buying, selling or shipping applications. The scale may be falsely advertised as it may not meet regulatory standards for commercial scales in its country or state of use. Read more about the benefits of buying local here.

Manufacturer: Rice Lake

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The Difference Between Open and Closed End Service White Paper Open-end service is the most typical type of service that is provided in the industrial weighing service industry. It is service that is paid for as the service is required, also known as “pay as you go.” The service may consist of periodic inspections that are pre-scheduled to your specific needs and requirements. It is “open-end” because there is no limit to the total cost of repairs. Closed-end service is the most uncommon type of service provided in the scale service industry. With a closed-end service plan, the extra costs are the responsibility of the service provider. With open-end service, the customer assumes the risk but with closed-end service, the scale service provider takes all the risk. This is the reason closed-end service is less common. Read more about the Difference between Open and Closed End Service

Manufacturer: Fairbanks Scales

Products: Fairbanks Talon HV Portable Truck Scale, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Field Pour Series, Fairbanks Talon HV/HVX Steel Deck Series, Fairbanks Titan Portable, Fairbanks Titan Steel Deck Above Ground Truck Scale, Fairbanks Tundra Pit Type Scale, Fairbanks Type S Series Pit-type Truck Scales

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The Food Safety Modernization Act On January 4, 2011, President Obama signed the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) into law. The FSMA brought a much-needed focus of food safety laws into the food processing industry as well as to consumers, and the general public as a whole. The signing of the FSMA was arguably the largest reform to food safety in the previous 70 years. According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the FSMA “aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus from responding to contamination to preventing it.” The key focus being prevention versus reaction in regards to food safety, from all aspects and stages of food—from the farm to the table. Read more about the FSMA here.

Manufacturer: Rice Lake

Products: Rice Lake RL9000 TWM Series Stainless Steel, Rice Lake RoughDeck SS Stainless Steel Low-Profile

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The Solution to Weighing Mobile Tanks and Reactors – a Caster Load Cell System How do you weigh product accurately in a portable tank, vessel or reactor? With a specially designed caster load cell! Read more about castor load cell systems here.

Manufacturer: Rinstrum

Products: Rinstrum Portable Load Cells

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USP Chapter 41: “Balances” This chapter states the requirements for balances used for materials that must be accurately weighed (see General Notices, 8.20). Unless otherwise specified, when substances must be “accurately weighed”, the weighing shall be performed using a balance that is calibrated over the operating range and meets the requirements defined for repeatability and accuracy. For balances used for other applications, the balance repeatability and accuracy should be commensurate with the requirements for its use. For discussion of the theoretical basis of these requirements, see general information chapter Weighing on an Analytical Balance 1251, which may be a helpful – but not mandatory – resource. Read more about Chapter 41 here.

Manufacturer: Sartorius

Products: Sartorius Cubis Analytical Balance, Sartorius Cubis Micro Balances, Sartorius Cubis Precision Balance, Sartorius Entris, Sartorius MA160, Sartorius MA37, Sartorius Practum Analytical Balance, Sartorius Practum Precision Balance, Sartorius Quintix Analytical Balance, Sartorius Quintix Precision Balance, Sartorius Secura Precision Balances, Sartorius Secura Analytical Balance, Sartorius Mark 3 LTE Moisture Analyzer, Sartorius Mark 3 HP Moisture Analyzer

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