Thursday, February 5, 2009

Choosing the Right Scale and Company for your application

Whether you are looking for a Lab Scale or a Truck Scale, you must choose the scale application the best suits your scenario. For example, consider the following:

Will it save the company money by reducing product loss because we were guessing the weight? Will it reduce labor cost on loading and/or unloading? – A Floor Scale verses a Fork Lift Scale, one is stationary and one is moving, which means to you, that you can weigh with a Fork Lift Scale on the run. Loading and/or unloading time has decreased, and productivity time has increased.

In today’s economy saving money is important, so why are you giving it to the freight companies? The right tool to have is your own shipping scale in order to verify your shipping weight. We had one client come back to us and state that on one shipment alone he challenged the freight company and the difference in charges paid for the scale.

Let’s go back to the original question, what scale is right for me? You may have already approached this concept and now you’re starting to shop around. Remember, you are not buying groceries where a nickel here or a dime there will make a difference. You are looking at an investment that is supposed to save you money, now that doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune to get the best application.

· Who should I call?
· Why do I need someone else to advise me?
· Why can’t I just make a request by phone or e-mail?

Who Should I call? A company that deals in nothing more then quality service and sales of scale equipment etc.; a company that has been in business for over 20 years; a company that has qualified and certified technicians to address your technical problems; and most important, a company that cares.

Why do I need someone else to advise me? It is like any major purchase, you know what you want, but the mechanics of getting it may require an outside source that deals in this type of operation, who can advise you on what will work at the best price, or as they say, “the best bang for your buck.”

Why can’t I just make a request by phone or e-mail? You can! However, by setting up a meeting in person and listening to your needs, along with a site tour of your operation will assist us in making the best recommendation in solving your weighing issues and saving you money.

At Advanced Weigh Technologies, Inc. we have the experience and knowledge to meet your needs. Call us @ 713-691-4878 for more information or visit our website at http://www.awtscale.com/ or write us at sales@awtscale.com

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

SURVIVOR® CW-80 Over/Under Checkweigher

Someday, other checkweighers will be built this incredibly tough. Built to withstand harsh industrial and washdown environments making them ideal for food processing and material handling applications.

The SURVIVOR CW-80 features a new generation Tough-Touch™ keypad, designed to withstand extreme abuse, including knife punctures! A true NEMA 4X/ IP66 indicator enclosure is designed to seal out moisture and contaminants. The exclusive LifeGuard™ shock-absorbing base provides exceptional protection against overload and impact forces. A stainless steel load cell resists corrosion for long life in washdown applications (6-60 lb capacities only).

Applications
  • Food processing
  • Industrial processing
  • Kit assembly operations
  • General filling operations
  • General-purpose weighing

Standard Features

  • Approvals: NTEP-certified, Canadian Weights & Measures certified, OIML, UL and CUL listed, CE marked
  • Extra-bright, rapid-response display
  • Corrosion-resistant stainless steel load cell for washdown treatment
  • LifeGuard shock-absorbing base
  • Optional DC battery backup power makes operation possible anywhere
  • Storage for up to 300 tare and tolerance settings
  • Standard bidirectional RS-232 and/or simplex 20 mA current loop communication
Read Case Study:A Legacy in Fresh Lobster Streamlines Processing with New Weighing Equipment Read Article

At Advanced Weigh Technologies, Inc. we have the experience and knowledge to meet your needs. Call us @ 713-691-4878 for more information or visit our website at http://www.awtscale.com/ or write us at sales@awtscale.com

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Lift Truck Scales

IDEAL FOR WAREHOUSES,
FREIGHT TERMINALS
AND RECYCLING CENTERS


In many operations, weighing is considered an extra step
that takes too much time. It’s easier to estimate the weight
than travel to a floor scale and wait for access. Guessing costs
businesses millions in revenue every year.

A forklift scale allows seamless integration of weighing and
data management into your operation – without adding any
extra steps or route changes.

The FLSC Forklift Scale System was specically developed for
industrial/commercial applications and incorporates design
features to weigh accurately under all conditions.

The FLSC is the latest model in a long line of reliable, robust
forklift scales from Avery Weigh-Tronix going back over 25 years.

So the next time you are wondering why your forklift drivers are running around in circles and waiting to weight at the one and only floor scale you have - consider the advantages of a forklift scale.
  • The scale is part of the fork lift - always avaliable
  • All weighing is done on the fork lift - very convenient
  • Legal for Trade - highly accurate

FAST, SEAMLESS WEIGHING WITHOUT ANY EXTRA STEPS.

At Advanced Weigh Technologies, Inc. we have the experience and knowledge to meet your needs. Call us @ 713-691-4878 for more information or visit our website at http://www.awtscale.com/ or write us at sales@awtscale.com