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You know what load cells you need for your next project (or maybe you don't, we can help with that) and now you need to integrate them into the rest of your system. There are many things to consider when building custom weighing applications but today we are only going to focus on the load cell cables. What type of load cell cable are you going to need to get the job done right? You’ll have to consider a number of things, including length, temperature, and other environmental factors. Simp

"What is NTEP? Do I need a NTEP scale?" These are two of the most common questions we are asked here at Scales Plus. We've put together this blog to help answer that question. What is NTEP NTEP stands for National Type Evaluation Program and was developed by the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Weights and Measures division. The purpose of the NTEP committee, is to "...provide final review and approval of recom

Are you in need of a very basic digital weight indicator? Perhaps one with as few buttons as possible? The Rice Lake IQ Plus 210 is just what you are looking for! It is a high quality digital indicator with only 2 buttons; one zero key and one units key. With only 2 buttons to choose from, operator training and errors are minimized. Simple operation is what makes this a go-to indicator. Ease of use makes the IQ Plus 210 indicator a great choice for demanding and wide-ranging applications. These

It's official. What has been the physical definition of the kilogram (kg) for over 130 years, "Le Grand K" will be retired on May 20th, 2019. This decision was made on November 16th, 2018 by researchers from the Bureau of Internation Weights and Measures at the 26th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in Versaille, France. This change in definition will forever change the way we measure mass, at least for the foreseeable future. What is Le Grand K?  Known as Big K in Eng

We get asked this question all the time. And for good reason. A scale isn't much good if it isn't calibrated. However, this isn't a simple yes or no answer. The short answer is yes. Most new scales are calibrated from the manufacturer. But how they arrive can mean something very different to you. Factory Calibration Many manufacturers will perform whats called a 'factory calibration' as part of their quality control process. At some point before final packaging, quality technicians will perform