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It's official. What has been the physical definition of the kilogram (kg) for over 130 years, "Le Grand K" will be retired on May 20th, 2019. This decision was made on November 16th, 2018 by researchers from the  Bureau of Internation Weights and Measures at the 26th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in Versaille, France. This change in definition will forever change the way we measure mass, at least for the foreseeable future. What is Le Grand K?  Know …

We get asked this question all the time. And for good reason. A scale isn't much good if it isn't calibrated. However, this isn't a simple yes or no answer. The short answer is yes. Most new scales are calibrated from the manufacturer. But how they arrive can mean something very different to you.Factory CalibrationMany manufacturers will perform whats called a 'factory calibration' as part of their quality control process. At some point before final packaging, quality technicians will perform a …

To tare or not to tare? Maybe zero is the answer? We'll discuss what zeroing and taring means and when they should be used. If you're reading this blog, you're probably confused between the two and it's easy to see why: they both seem to set the scale back to zero. Hopefully, after reading this blog you'll understand the differences between the zero and tare key on your new scale and how to use them effectively. Zeroing a Scale On the surface, it appears that pressing both the zero key …

It can be frustrating when a scale stops working. Especially when it is on a busy production line or in a fast paced shipping department. So what should you do when your scale isn't working? There are two things we always tell our customers to check first.Power SupplyThis is one of the most common solutions to correcting an inoperable scale. We get calls all the time for scales that aren't working, only to discover it is as simple as a faulty power supply. Although it isn't always the first thin …

We are proud to announce our partnership with Pennsylvania Scale Company! Scales Outlet is now an official Pennsylvania Scale dealer.Pennsylvania ScalePennsylvania Scale Company is a leading U.S. manufacturer of bench scales, airport baggage scales, digital indicators, platform scales and barrel scales for a wide variety of industry applications. Pennsylvania Scale products are proudly developed, supported and made in the USA with plants in Pennsylvania and Indiana. Pennsylvania Scale has been p …