The Basics of Load Cell Wiring and Trimming

Publish Date: 07/12/2022

Load cell wiring and trimming are critical to a weighing system’s accuracy and should always be performed by trained technicians. However, general load cell wiring knowledge can help you better understand how your weighing system works and how potential errors occur.

Mid Valley Ag Dryers in Brooks, Oregon, needed a new scale system to process the millions of pounds of hazelnuts processed each harvest season. Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ custom RoughDeck® hopper scale could easily process hazelnuts and fit into operations.

Rice Lake is excited to announce the launch of the SCT-1PX, a high-speed weight transmitter with an integrated fieldbus and web server. 

Dimensioning systems make a huge difference for shipping and logistics departments.

Getting to the Point of Point Loading

Publish Date: 02/15/2017

A floor scale’s top plate may begin to warp at point loading locations, eventually leading to scale failure. Rice Lake Weighing Systems manufactures custom scales specifically designed for point loading.

Truck Scale Quality and Protection

Publish Date: 10/04/2016

With so many truck scales on the market, finding the right fit for your site can be tricky. Thankfully, knowing what features matter can help you find the right solution.

How to Measure Irregular and Small Objects

Publish Date: 03/20/2017

Measuring irregular and small objects to obtain their dimensional weight can be challenging. Learn how to dimension irregular shaped objects and items measuring less than two inches in height with iDimension.

Different Types of Load Cell Seals

Publish Date: 04/13/2021

There are different ways that load cells are sealed. Each method depends on your application needs.

Rice Lake, Wis.—Rice Lake Weighing Systems will be at MODEX April 13-16, 2026, in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. At booth C11194, attendees will see innovative technology designed to improve material handling processes, including dimensioners, in-motion checkweighers, forklift scales and crane scales.

Prescription Dosing Depends on Weight

Publish Date: 08/07/2018

Safe prescription drug dosing depends on accurate weighing equipment and correct patient intake.

How to Choose a Bench Scale

Publish Date: 08/29/2024

When selecting a bench scale, you need to consider a few factors before you choose one: the material, capacity and size of the scale, industry requirements and manufacturer support.

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Rice Lake, Wis.—Rice Lake Weighing Systems has released the new iQUBE3 digital diagnostic junction box, which sets a higher standard for precision, speed and technician-friendly operation in modern weighing systems.