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If you're searching for IP ratings and their meanings, you either lead a very boring life or you work in a field that requires equipment to be used in less-than-ideal conditions. Either way, we’re here to help deconstruct what these ratings are and how they’re used—hopefully without putting you to sleep in the process.In this IP rating guide, we'll focus primarily on what IP ratings mean for industrial scales and their users because, well, we're a scale company! And since you are likely in the m

Digital scale indicators are an important part of any industrial weighing operation. But what exactly are they and how do they work? In this article, we'll provide a basic overview of weight indicators and explain some of the key features to look for when choosing one for your business.We'll also discuss the different types of scale indicators and how they can help you optimize your production processes and improve your bottom line. So if you're in the market for an external weighing scale displ

Weight for it . . . The team at Scales Plus WILL BE RETURNING TO LAS VEGAS FOR MJBIZCON 2022! You already read that above, didn’t you? Well, if you’re asking yourself, “What is MJBizCon and why should I care that you’re attending?”—we won’t waste any more of your time with deflated announcements. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming event and all the exciting things we have in store for the Scales Plus booth (#6527).MJBIZCON 2022 EVENT DETAILS Who: 180+ speakers, 1,400

When you need to know that your scale is calibrated correctly, you require a NIST traceable calibration. But what is NIST and why do their certifications matter?Keep reading to learn more about this process and where you can get your scale professionally calibrated for the most accurate measurements.WHAT IS NIST?NIST, or National Institute of Standards and Technology, is a federal organization under the U.S. Department of Commerce that, among other things, develops and maintains universal standa

If you're in the market for a new mass comparator balance, it's important to understand how this type of equipment works and what features to look for. In this article, we'll provide an overview of mass comparator balances and explain some of the key considerations when purchasing one. We'll also discuss some of the benefits of using a mass comparator balance in your everyday laboratory applications.WHAT IS A MASS COMPARATOR?A mass comparator is a type of balance used to determine mass di