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I grew up in a sweetshop, watching my father weigh out the treats and candy from huge glass jars. He always used a set of antique brass scales, and I inherited them when he closed the shop down as he retired. They turned into the beginning of a huge collection, and now I have hundreds of examples of antique and vintage scales and other weighing equipment. I've started this blog to give me a space to chat a little about what I love about them, how to look after them and where you might find some of your own--complete, of course, with plenty of stories about my own collection!

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The Power of Precision: Industrial Weighing Scales and Their Essential Role
17 July 2023

In the realm of industries, accurate measurements …

Why Add a Dynamic Checkweigher to Your Despatch Line?
15 April 2021

If your products contain multiple parts or compone …

3 Ways In-Line Ordering Will Boost Your Restaurant
7 May 2018

It Cuts Down Wait Times No one wants to stand arou …

Why You're Not Calibrating Your Medical Scales Enough
13 July 2017

How often do you calibrate the scales at your medi …

The Power of Precision: Industrial Weighing Scales and Their Essential Role

17 July 2023
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In the realm of industries, accurate measurements are paramount. Industrial weighing scales play a vital role in numerous sectors, ensuring precise measurements of raw materials, production outputs and shipments. This post will delve into the significance of industrial weighing scales and explore why you might need them for your operations. Accuracy and Quality Control In industries that deal with materials or products of varying weights, maintaining accuracy is crucial. Industrial weighing scales offer precise measurements, allowing you to control the quality of your goods effectively. Read More 

Why Add a Dynamic Checkweigher to Your Despatch Line?

15 April 2021
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If your products contain multiple parts or components, then you need to ensure that every package that leaves your facility is complete. You have to check that every box contains all of its parts. To make this process easier, you can install a dynamic checkweigher on to your despatch conveyor line. How do these scales work and what are the benefits of using them? What Are Dynamic Checkweighers? Checkweighers check the weight of an item against a pre-set measure. Read More 

3 Ways In-Line Ordering Will Boost Your Restaurant

7 May 2018
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It Cuts Down Wait Times No one wants to stand around in a queue when they're hungry, which is why long wait times are one of the most common causes of lost customers (especially during peak hours). In the past, tackling wait times was costly. However, nowadays, there's no need to hire extra staff or build a bigger premises—you can keep the wait short with an in-line-ordering POS system. If your servers take customers' orders in the queue, their meals will already be cooking by the time they reach the takeout collection area or are seated. Read More 

Why You’re Not Calibrating Your Medical Scales Enough

13 July 2017
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How often do you calibrate the scales at your medical facility? If it's less than annually, you need to get them calibrated more often. Inaccurate scales present a range of problems and can be dangerous to patients. If you make a medical error as a result of a an incorrect weigh-in, you could have a lawsuit on your hands. Scales become inaccurate more often than you'd think--even if they're the best of the best. Read More