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How to Create a Calibration Schedule for Precision Measurement Equipment

A calibration schedule for precision measurement equipment is imperative to ensure accuracy & maintain traceability. It should be an essential part of any quality assurance program. Use this guide to help you create a calibration schedule that sets your team up for success.

Galvanized Equipment | What is it & What are its Benefits? – B-TEK Scales

B-TEK Scales explains what galvanizing is, the different types of galvanizing processes, and how it could increase the usable life of your equipment by protecting it from the elements. Learn more in this post.

Serial or Ethernet | Which Interface is Right for You?

From the beginning the most common interface for this machine to machine communication was a protocol called RS232. This was a method of transmitting a stream of characters & came to be called “serial” because both the bits that made up each character and the characters themselves were transmitted one after the other. But starting in the 2000’s, and particularly since 2010, many scales have come with another more powerful and modern interface, Ethernet.

Avery Weigh-Tronix Forklift Scales Provide Unparalleled Productivity and Accuracy

Avery Weigh-Tronix forklift scales provide unparalleled productivity and accuracy by allowing users to weigh during other operations. Learn more in this post.

Inaccurate Scales: The Real Cost

Inaccurate scales could cost a company thousands each year. Business owners can easily prevent inaccuracies by investing in quality equipment, performing routine preventative maintenance & ensuring proper use of the scale. Learn more in this post.

Wheel Loader Scales from Pfreundt

Wheel weigher scales help users increase efficiency. By monitoring the weight of materials as they are being loaded, time isn’t wasted by transporters being over or underweight.

Mitutoyo | What is a Calibration?

In this post, Mitutoyo defines calibration & the importance of defining clear expectations when requesting calibration service. They also explain how equipment that is out of tolerance can expose organizations to huge risks, and what a calibration certificate should include.

Planning for Weighing System Failure

Plans for implementing a weighing system should also include specifications for how the system should fail. In the event of a power outage or other interruption, having planned for how the weighing system should fail could mean the difference between a dangerous situation and simple unplanned downtime.