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Parkersburg, WV assisted Degussa’s Weighing Needs
The system consists of several hardware devices that work in conjunction with a custom software package from ScaleSoft Development, to devise a customized process solution for Degussa Engineered Carbons and their weighing needs. The start of any system is the indicator. In this case, we used two Bilancai D450s stainless steel indicators that we custom…
Read MoreCanton & Youngstown Rebuild 1970s Mechanical Rail Scale
At the Brechbuhler Scales (BSI) Canton shop, we have rebuilt a 400-ton Howe Mechanical Rail Scale. This is a joint effort between BSI Youngstown and BSI Canton. BSI Youngstown sold the rebuild. The scale belongs to a customer of Youngstown. The customer is a castings company out of Northeast Ohio. The scale is a 400-ton…
Read MoreYoungstown, Ohio Branch Performs Test Weight Verification in Final Hours
A last-minute weight rental solution was provided by the Youngstown, Ohio branch to a Crane facility in northwest Pennsylvania at a locomotive company. B-TEK Scales, LLC, and Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. Youngstown joined forces and stepped up to the plate in the final hour to provide 137,000 pounds of test weight for a crane certification.
Read MoreBrechbuhler Scales, Inc. Nitro helps Recycling Company Overcome Unique Challenges
A recycling company had some unique challenges we had to overcome due to where they had to place the scale, which was a considerable distance from the sources of power and where the office would be. First off, the indicator used was a DD 1010ic, with a custom truck in/out program, written to produce a…
Read MoreBrechbuhler Scales, Inc. Nitro Assists in a System Overhaul with Two DD 1050i’s
Phase 1: The customer was in an unfortunate predicament, in terms of their business process, when their very old GE Fanuc PLC system crashed on them. They decided to get the person who originally did all of their logic programmings, but unfortunately, this gentleman passed away several months prior, unbeknownst to them. They were also…
Read MoreHow to Choose the Best Farmer’s Market Scale
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, there are more than 8,000 farmer’s markets operating in the United States and listed in the National Farmers Market Directory. The USDA credits farmer’s markets with accounting for a large portion of the more than $11 billion made in local and regional food sales in 2011 alone, making…
Read More4 Ways a Dirty Scale Costs You Money – With Scale Maintenance Tips
Keeping up with your scale maintenance is the easiest way to remain in compliance, save on maintenance costs and prevent downtime. Although it may seem easier to keep a dirty scale, it is actually much better for business and much more efficient to prevent bigger problems with a clean scale. Here are four ways that…
Read MoreWeighing In for Optimal Harvest Management
It’s important for farmers and agricultural producers to invest in accurate, reliable agriculture scales or weighing systems to determine the exact weight of their harvested product and, thus, the actual profitability of their yields. Although every farmer can benefit, high-volume farmers especially need accurate crop yield data. Having the right harvest weighing system can provide…
Read MoreWhen Do You Need an Explosion Proof Scale?
If you work with hazardous materials or equipment, safety needs to be a top priority. In 2015, 38 reported fatalities and catastrophes involving an explosion or fire occurred[1]. Of those occurrences, 61 people were killed. Your company needs to ensure that you can handle materials in the safest way possible. If you transport hazardous materials, then…
Read MoreUsing Scales to Increase Efficiency in Aggregate Output
Make the Fines that Go with Transport a Thing of the Past. The most obvious savings that will come along with integrating an on-site truck scale into your workflow comes from never having to guess whether the weight of the load will meet road regulations for the journey. This is the most basic reason to…
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