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We are proud to announce the addition of our 'Weighing Components' product category which will include a range of items like load cells, scale feet, mounting kits, communication kits, cable and more. The team at Scales Plus is rolling out a new 'weighing components' category to our online catalog. This will further expand our offering allowing for broader industry applications, custom systems and replacement parts utilized primarily by service technicians, maintenance teams and enginee

Setting up a scale properly before each use is important to help avoid operator errors, inaccurate readings, quality issues and loss of profits. Simply switching on the power and getting right to it can have disastrous results if the scale isn't working at optimum efficiency. Following these 5 simple steps before using your scale can make all the difference.  1.) Inspect Your Workspace A clean and ample sized work space is important. Start by making sure you have plenty of room to use the

Do you have an internal scale calibration procedure?  Are you working on creating a procedure for scale calibrations within your company? We've put together some important information to consider when developing your calibration procedure. Some of the main components that a scale calibration SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) should address is allowable tolerances, calibration intervals, management of calibration records, who can perform the calibrations, asset management, and how to handle

Veterinarians, zoologists and animal lovers alike work hard to keep their beloved animals healthy. Maintaining a healthy diet, sufficient exercise and an appropriate weight are important for ensuring pets live long and healthy lives. To monitor weight, veterinary scales are designed specifically for the task of animal weighing. There are a lot of options out there, so we've put together this handy buying guide to help you find the best solution. Animal Weighing Function Although most vet scales

When precision matters, a scale that is out of tolerance can cause loss of profits, regulatory fines and at the very least, huge headaches. Consistently checking and calibrating your weighing scales is important to avoid some or all of these problems and often times is a quick task.  Here is a 5 step guide that covers the basics of calibrating a scale.1. Visual CheckThe first thing to do is verify that the scale or balance will turn on and that the scale is safe to test. Make sure the