Electronic weighing scales and laboratory balances come and go… They are great products and they are useful for a few years and then they are replaced with something better (usually). Either way, these scales are replaced at some point in time. Sometimes better technology comes around. Other times replacement occurs because certain parts like chips… Read More »
Simplicity of design and rugged construction are the key features of the Brecknell MS140-300 Portable Medical Scale. Featuring a 20.5” x 20.5”, low-profile (65 mm (H) / 2.5” H) platform with sturdy handrails and padded grips, the MS140-300 digital scale was designed to be the perfect choice for clinics, health clubs, or even home use.… Read More »
If I order a New Scale, Is it Calibrated? This is a question that we receive fairly often. The answer is yes, new scales arrive calibrated and ready to weigh, probably 99% of the time. Every now and then, the scale will not be calibrated. But, this is rare. When you order a scale from… Read More »
We would like to look at the VisionTechShop TVP lineup of retail scales and provide you with a review and answer some frequently asked questions. These TVP series commercial scales are compact and easy to use. In today’s article, we would like to address some of the questions that we’ve been receiving about these digital… Read More »
Customers often ask us our opinion about certain ranges of scales and weighing equipment. Today’s topic is the best 500 lb industrial scale. You may be wondering, what makes something an “industrial” scale versus just a regular scale? That’s a good question. There technically is no distinct answer to this… however, we would argue that… Read More »
OHAUS has supplied Aviator 7000 retail price computing scales as part of its portfolio for well over 10 years. Recently, they have decided to focus their efforts on core laboratory and industrial weighing in the future and therefore will discontinue Aviator 7000 by the end of 2020. Click here to see our price computing scales… Read More »
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 »