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Proper Scale Maintenance and Troubleshooting:

Scales are integral parts of many production processes. When there is an obvious malfunction you often do not have the time to wait for a repairman or are in a very remote location. The following trouble shooting practices could save you time and money if you run into any issues with you scale.

July 17, 2020 by

Is it time to upgrade your scale?

Why would you upgrade your scale if the one you currently have isn’t broken? Why would you buy a new car is the one you currently have is still running? Upgrading to PDX load cell technology can have unforeseen benefits that will drastically improve your business! From increasing accuracy to decreasing downtime, upgrading could save you money you don’t even know you’re losing.

July 10, 2020 by

Scale Terminology

Buying a scale is often made more difficult by confusing terms and industry jargon.  It is our hope that the following list of scale terminology helps you in your scale buying process. Additionally, Rusty’s Weigh has qualified representatives who would be happy to walk through any questions you might have. 

July 2, 2020 by

Weighing Your Options: What to Consider when Purchasing a Scale

A new scale can be a large investment, so when considering this purchase, you should be honest with yourself and thorough during the buying process. Consider the usage this scale is going to endure. What wear and tear will it receive? What kind of environmental conditions will it need to withstand? There are many factors to consider besides just the upfront cost of your scale.

June 26, 2020 by

How the Proper Scale can Improve Your Efficiency:

When running your business, you want the lowest error rate with optimal efficiency. What better way to achieve this than check weighing? Check weighing is the process of using the weight of a product to verify its quality and amount. For example, in food production facilities, instead of counting out individual units check weighing can be applied for quick and easy verification.

June 19, 2020 by

Is Scale Maintenance Optional?

It is often easy to overlook things such as routine maintenance and calibration of your scales. Many people see these service appointments as optional and think they can be skipped, but could this exclusion be hurting your bottom line? Preventative maintenance is important not only for the longevity of your equipment, but also for the accuracy and profitability of your business.

June 12, 2020 by

Maximize Your ROI with RWS

 When considering investing in a new scale, it is often tempting to go with the cheaper upfront cost. Could this decision be short-sighted, however, and cost you more money in the long run? Inadequate scale equipment and inaccurate measurements can cost your business thousands more per year without you even realizing. For maximum return on investment (ROI) consider a Rusty’s Weigh scale (RWS).

June 5, 2020 by

How Much Does Inaccuracy Hurt your Bottom Line?

Imagine this: Your customer receives your product and accepts the shipment just to find out they’ve been shorted a part or amount of product. How would that impact your business? Will your customer be comfortable with your solution to this problem? Now, imagine the opposite happens. You start overfilling containers, losing batches to consistency, or […]

February 6, 2019 by

Scale Maintenance: Why it is crucial to have your scale regularly serviced.

Preventative Maintenance Preventative maintenance is crucial for the longevity and accuracy of your scale. Routine calibrations and preventative maintenance prolong the lifespan of the weighing instruments, and ensure they will continue to operate to specification. These precautionary measures will save time and unnecessary loss due to inaccuracy. Prevent Loss Not only do unexpected repairs come […]

January 24, 2019 by