The most common method for determining the level of moisture in solid and semi-solid materials is through the loss on drying (LOD) technique. A sample is weighed on a scale, heated in an oven, then cooled in a dry atmosphere and weighed once more. The dry weight versus the wet weight gives an indication of… Read More »
I think we’ve mentioned this in the past but in case we haven’t…. We actually use the Mettler Toledo PS60 electronic shipping scale in our everyday shipping. We have it connected to our UPS Worldship software and it displays the weight inside the software each time we place a box on the scale. Well unfortunately… Read More »
With moisture analysis, samples are frequently processed before they’re heated in order to dry evenly, help prevent burns and get correct measurements. Proper sample prep ensures consistent results, can reduce the chance of errors and ensures the reliability of the tests. Here are some common steps that should be carefully replicated during sample… Read More »
I actually had been contemplating the purchase of a Peloton bike since my exercise routine over the past few years has been very sporadic. The bike looked appealing to me and the thought of competing against others across the world seemed exciting and motivating. I purchased the Peloton bike in April of 2020 and have… Read More »
We’ve talked about cannabis and marijuana scales for the past several years and have provided you with a lot of purchasing options. Of course, we always recommend you contact your state to determine what is required when it comes to scales and also other things such as today’s topic, METRC. With the evolving cannabis industry,… Read More »
We often get questions from prospective customers regarding which scale is suitable for selling cannabis to consumers… Or maybe it’s not so much the selling part… It could be the cultivation process that customers are curious about. Regardless, customers are curious and often uncertain about what rules they need to follow when purchasing digital scales… Read More »
We have been monitoring the corona virus carefully, and prior to the increase in cases, we began taking precautions, such as increased use of hand sanitizer, limiting physical contact (ie handshaking), etc… We take our role online very seriously and try to make every effort to ensure our customers are taken care of as promptly… Read More »
Just a quick note to customers and potential customers. We are processing and shipping orders every day. However, we just got a note from a supplier this afternoon stating that they are in a shelter in place situation. This will obviously delay order fulfillment on certain products. At the moment, this is a single supplier… Read More »
When it comes to livestock scales, there can be a wide range of scales that fall into this category. So, you as the buyer, need to do some research and determine exactly what type of “livestock scale” it is that you truly wish to purchase for your farm and/or business. We’ve touched on similar topics… Read More »
Beginning January 1, 2020, Class F calibration weights will no longer be sold for legal metrology use. According to the newly updated NIST Handbook 105-1 (2019), new weights for use as field standards placed into service for weights and measures use after this date must comply with all of the requirements of NIST Handbook 105-1… Read More »