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A load pin is a type of load cell designed to measure tension and compression forces in a variety of industrial weighing and material handling applications. They are ideal for specialty weighing systems and custom equipment.  Load pins often replace components like bolts or clevis pins and are almost always permanently installed to consistently monitor vertical or horizontal tension.  Load Pin Construction Load pins consist of a cylindrical pin that connects two components. Strain gaug

If you maintain and service your own scales, you may need to replace a load cell or connect a new indicator to an existing scale. With a little knowledge about load cell wiring, you'll be able to connect any cell to an indicator like a pro. It all starts with identifying the load cell wires. Identify Load Cell Wires To properly connect load cell cables, you must know the function of each colored wire and select the appropriate wire for each terminal connection in the indicator. Load cells typic

If you're in the market for a new digital scale or looking to increase the efficiency of your weighing operation, you should really consider adding an external printer option. Scale printers can be incredibly useful for printing out labels or receipts for your customers, as well as providing a reliable hardcopy backup of your records. Here are eight things to look for when shopping for a digital scale printer: 1. IS THE PRINTER COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR SCALE? One of the most important things to cons

In 2024, the U.S. Access Board updated guidelines for accessibility that specifically address medical diagnostic equipment (MDE). These rules outline minimum design criteria for examination and procedure chairs, weight scales, and other diagnostic equipment to ensure accessibility for those with disabilities. By August 9, 2026 each state and local government entity (e.g. public hospitals, clinics, university health systems) are required to ensure at least 10% of their applicable MDE, including h

Calibrating a scale, no matter how expensive or inexpensive they are, is necessary to ensure they are working properly and producing accurate measurements. The best way to calibrate a scale is with specialized calibration weights. But can you calibrate a scale without them? Yes. You can, in fact, calibrate a scale without calibration weights. Although it won't be perfect, it can be done when being "close enough" is good enough to get by. Here is how. How to Calibrate A Scale Without Calibration