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Ohaus Lab Balance Guide

Ohaus Lab Balance Guide

Oct 13th 2026

Ohaus is a leading manufacturer of high-quality lab balances, many of which are best-sellers at Scales Plus. Their range includes both precision and analytical models, offering advanced features for a variety of weighing applications. Whether you need a high-resolution analytical balance for sensitive measurements or a versatile precision balance for basic weighing tasks, Ohaus provides the perfect solution. This guide outlines the features and benefits of each model to help you choose the right
How to Use Our Load Cell Search Tool

How to Use Our Load Cell Search Tool

Oct 8th 2026

We our always looking for new ways to make shopping for weighing equipment quick and easy. The new Load Cell Search Tool from Scales Plus helps you narrow down the correct load cell for your application. The more information you put into the tool, the better the resulting matches will be. It is super simple to use, includes helpful tool tips, and provides real images of the load cells we offer in the results.
What are Load Pins?

What are Load Pins?

Posted by Taylor M. on Sep 18th 2026

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
How to Connect Load Cells to Indicators

How to Connect Load Cells to Indicators

Posted by Taylor M. on Sep 18th 2026

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
What to Look For in a Digital Scale Printer

What to Look For in a Digital Scale Printer

Sep 1st 2026

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

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