RTD or Resistance Temperature Detector Probes

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RTD or Resistance Temperature Detector Probes

An RTD probe is a sensor that measures temperature by comparing the resistance of the probe’s element with the object being measured.

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Introduction to Truck Scale Maintenance

When installing a new truck scale be sure to install it right the first time. Have a skilled team of technicians install the equipment and be sure the surrounding environment is as accommodating as possible.

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Businesses That Use Our Scales

As we have been writing more and more on our blog we wonder if anyone else is curious what sort of companies use scales in their work. To be perfectly clear every business uses scales to some degree.

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How Do Transducer Load Cell Simulators Work?

Load cells can weigh large quantities of materials, food, stock, and textiles. Often found in agriculture, manufacturing, and in factories, load cells need to be regularly checked.

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How Does the Indicator Work With the Scale Transducer?

An indicator, in terms of scales, is the digital readout that is displayed when an item is weighed.

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Understanding Rail Scales

Rail scales, as you might guess, are scales installed in train rails to measure the weight of train cars as they travel. Scales can measure if the cars are too heavy and could be dangerous or if the weight has changed throughout the journey.

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How Do Crane Scales Work?

Scales are used in our everyday lives to maintain and manage the goods and materials we require to keep our households and our communities going.  Crane scales are often used on ships, planes, and trains to ensure cargo is moved and cared for properly, as well as in foundries and warehouses.

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How Do Pit Scales Work?

Simply put, a pit scale is a scale built into a large pit.  The weight plate of the scale sits at ground level. Scales such as this are typically found at truck weigh stations, but aren’t limited to that.

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Understanding Floor Scales

Floor scales are used in numerous business arenas to accurately measure weight of goods and materials for the consumer. 

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Platform Scales vs Bench Scales

Sometimes one type of product can be an extension of another, in spite of the fact that the name doesn’t indicate this.  That’s kind of the case with bench scales.

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