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English can be hard sometimes. With so many words that mean very similar things, it can be especially difficult to not use them interchangeably from time to time.Let’s be honest, at some point we’ve all been guilty of saying infamous when we meant famous, sympathy when we meant empathy, or sadistic when we meant masochistic. It happens.What’s harder to believe is that there exists such confusion in the weighing world, an industry that prides itself on precision and accuracy. But believe it you m

Crane scales are an integral part of many industrial operations, so finding the right one for your business is not a decision to be taken lightly. Of course, there are dozens of different manufacturers and hundreds of models to choose from, so where do you start?Whether you’re in shipping and receiving, metal fabrication, or commercial fishing, we’ll help you find the best-suited scale for your unique weighing needs. To that end, here are the top six factors to consider when purchasing an indust

Do you have questions about your industrial scale or laboratory balance? If so, you’ve come to the right place!Before you start scrolling, if you’re looking for a scale-related definition—such as calibration, dynamic weighing, ISO, or hysteresis—please see our scale glossary for the terms you need to know.IS IT BAD TO LEAVE WEIGHT ON A SCALE?Assuming you have a good quality scale, there should be no issue with leaving an object or two on the weighing plate while it is turned off. If the item is

We live in the age of Amazon, so you’re probably pretty used to buying things online by this point. However, it’s one thing to impulse-click the ‘Buy’ button on an adorable avocado costume for your Pomeranian. It’s another thing entirely when it’s a $2,500 pallet truck scale for your warehouse.If you’re buying based on price alone—BEWARE! You may be getting exactly what you pay for (and no, that’s not a good thing).As an online scales outlet that’s been around for many years, we’ve helped hundre

If you’ve ever weighed a sample in a lab setting, you know it doesn’t take much to throw off an analytical balance. That’s because, with a readability of 0.1 mg (0.0001 g) or better, something as small as a pesky fly, a rogue draft, or even a stray hair or two can be enough to muddy your readings.That’s why many labs and other settings where analytical balance are used have such strict guidelines in place to remind researchers of the proper precautions to take. If your place of work doesn’t have