Michelli Weighing & Measurement Blog
Setting the Standard in Quality Service Since 1947The Michelli Weighing & Measurement blog is full of helpful information from our experts & the manufacturers we represent.
Reduce Risk of Weighing & Measurement Equipment Damage
High quality weighing & measurement equipment can help you work more efficiently, but worksites can be dangerous. You take precautions to protect your team, so why not take action to protect your weighing & measurement equipment as well? In this post, our experts offer tips to help you reduce risk of damage to your equipment, to help you get the most out of your investment.
Crosby Straightpoint | Sarens Uses Crosby | SP Load Cell to Weigh Christmas Trees
During heavy lifting, it’s crucial to know the load. Crosby Straightpoint load cells give users the power to accurately monitor the weight of the load as it’s lifted. Pairing these load cells with a handheld Radiolink plus remote indicator allows users to maintain a safe distance, while maintaining the ability to read the weight. Learn why Sarens (a provider of crane rental services, heavy lifting & engineered transport) trusts Crosby Straightpoint load cells & Radiolink plus remote indicators to help during big jobs.
Things to Consider When Purchasing a New Scale
Everything from environment to technological considerations can impact which scale is right for a given application, so it’s important to fully understand how the scale will be used, and where. Our Michelli Weighing & Measurement Account Managers can help. Our product specialists are trained to match you with the best scale for your application. Here are some important factors to consider when purchasing a new scale…
Minebea Intec | Hygienic Scale Design
Hygienic scale design involves considerations for future use, including how the scale will be cleaned, what material the scale should be made of to withstand cleaning, and even angles of the final product. Minebea Intec outlines the process used by their design team to produce plans used to manufacture hygienic scales for use in the food & beverage industry, chemical & petrochemical industry, and many more.
Rice Lake | Remotely Access and Monitor Your Scale Systems with Web Servers
With remotely accessible scale systems, the operator can control functions at multiple weighing workstations and managers have oversight of total weighing activities throughout the facility. Additionally, your local scale technicians are able to perform remote calibrations and can troubleshoot scales, simplifying routine scale maintenance and emergency repair processes. Learn more in this post from Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Intrinsically safe, explosion proof & IP ratings…. What does it all mean?
Intrinsically safe, IP ratings, or explosion proof…. These ratings and classifications exist for good reason, to help decrease risk & ensure safe working environments. Learn more about each to make sure you purchase the equipment that was designed to withstand your environment, so you can decrease risk, and get a better return on investment.
Intercomp | Weigh-In-Motion & Portable Scales to Help Increase Productivity
The following post was provided by Intercomp, our featured manufacturer of the month. For over 40 years, Intercomp has provided superior-quality portable and in-ground weighing systems, along with the highest levels of customer satisfaction, for a...
How to Use Scales to Increase Productivity
Increase productivity by adding scales to your operation. Incorporating weighing & measurement equipment is one of the easiest ways to increase productivity. From adding a forklift scale in a warehouse application, to using scales to automate quality control operations, scales can help users save time & money, while reducing errors.
B-TEK Scales | Washdown Safe Scales – How to Improve Your Washdown Process
BTEK Scales covers how to improve your washdown process when cleaning washdown safe scales. Learn how to tell if your scale can handle a high pressure washdown, and best practices for cleaning washdown scales, including floor scales located in pits.
Tips to Help You Increase Productivity & Minimize Downtime
Simple ways to increase productivity and minimize downtime There are simple ways to increase productivity & minimize downtime that you can incorporate into your preventative maintenance procedures to ensure you get the most out of your weighing...
BLH Nobel | Increase Productivity with Onboard Weighing
Learn how an onboard weighing solution from BLH Nobel can help you increase productivity. Onboard weighing refers to the capability to weigh a load in real time, as a truck, hauler, or other transportation device is being filled. Onboard weighing helps reduce the risk of overload or underload, while reducing the time required to load a vehicle to the target weight.
Tips & Equipment to Help Keep You Working Through Covid-19
Tips and equipment to help keep you working through Covid-19, including unmanned, ticketing truck scale kiosks, remote display scoreboards for truck scales, washdown safe equipment, infrared thermometers & weighing systems that allow remote data access. Don’t forget, you can also drop off or ship equipment to us for repair, maintenance or calibration.