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Heavy duty cast iron weights are crucial add-ons required to maintain the accuracy of weighing scales. In this article, Camaweigh has answered the most common and fundamental questions on cast iron weights for you to make an informed decision.

What is a Cast iron weight?      

Cast iron weights are test weights used for the calibration of weighing scales. Heavy-duty cast iron weights are classified in the OIML Class M1, M2, and M3.

The OIML classes are defined for types of scales and they ascend with the increase in weighing capacity of a scale.

Are Cast iron weights durable?

Cast iron products usually last a lifetime and

What is a Truck scale?

Truck scales are heavy-duty weighing machines intended for vehicles and goods carrying trucks. They measure load weights by measuring vehicles both loaded and empty.

Truck scales are either fixed or portable. Fixed truck scales are mounted into concrete at floor level whereas portable truck scales can be folded and moved.

How do portable truck scales work?

Portable scales are low-profile surfaces that have a single platform weighing the vehicle as a whole. The vehicle is driven onto it and a compressive load cell located at the core o the scale measures the weight and tr

What is a Livestock scale?          

Livestock scales are special scales that weigh animals like sheep, pigs, and horses. These scales are particularly important  in the farming and veterinary industry. They are sold in different types and sizes depending on the nature of livestock.

How to use a Livestock scale?

Livestock scales are frequently used in determining the health rates of animals. It allows the users to preemptively cater  for the needs of animals and therefore, must be used accurately.

Here are the few steps that need to be followed for the best use of livestock

What is a Floor scale?

Floor scales are heavy-duty weighing machines that weigh things that can be difficult to load on regular scales. These things can be over-sized objects, heavy trade loads, industrial equipment, etc.

Floor scales are also referred to as general use platform scales leveled at floor level for industrial applications.

What are Floor scales made of?

Generally, floor scales are made with four compressive load cells, a steel frame mounting the load cells, and steel deck covering. They have been designed to have low vertical dimensions to be easily accessible for rolling cargo, pallets, and o

Load cell is the technology that makes digital scales more capable and accurate than conventional analog scales with a springs system.

In this article, Camaweigh has curated a series of questions about load cells, so you have all the relevant information and confirmations before you buy them – hopefully from us.

What is a Load cell?       

A load cell is a force transducer that converts pressure into measurable electrical signals for digital weighing scales. It’s made of steel alloy for extreme durability that allows for great weighing capacity while the electrical signals ensure perfect accuracy.

How accurate are load cells?

Load cells

BMI scales are trending products in the health industry, but how accurate are they? And where can you buy them? In this article Camaweigh answers all that and more.

What is a BMI scale?           

The Body Mass Index (BMI) scale measures the weight and height of a user to determine if the weight is within a healthy range. The BMI formula is weight in kilograms divided by the square of height.

How accurate are BMI scales?

BMI or body fat scales do measure the fat composition of a person, but their accuracy doesn’t compare to other, more advanced body fat determining e

Pallet truck scales are heavy-duty manually operated machines used in industrial and commercial sectors. Here Camaweigh tells you everything to know about them with a series of questions.

What is a Pallet jack called?          

A pallet jack, also known as a pallet truck, pump truck, or jigger, is the most basic form of the forklift. It is used to lift and move pallets in warehouses and trailers.

How do pallet scales work?

A pallet scale is a pallet truck with an integrated weighing scale. The manually operated machine allows users to move and weigh heavy loads at the same time.

The weighing scale of pallet sc

A Hydraulic Scissor Lift is a multipurpose lifting machine that spans several industries.

In this article, Camaweigh tells you everything you need to know about them through a series of questions.

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What is a Hydraulic lift?    

A hydraulic lift is a lifting machine commonly used in the automotive, waste removal, shipping, and mining industries for raising vehicles, goods, and people. It works with a fluid-reliant piston and an electric motor-powered pump.

What are the types of Hydraulic lifts?

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What is a Weighbridge?

Weighbridge, also known as a truck Scale, is a weighing machine that measures the overall weight of vehicles. Where vehicle weighing machines such as axle weighs and weighing pads measure weight pressure on

1. What is a Boom Barrier?

A boom barrier, also known as a boom gate, is a bar or pole that pivots to prevent vehicular or pedestrian access at a controlled point. Boom barriers cannot be moved and must be installed in a specific location. They're typically found at the entrances to building compounds, offices, parking lots, residential areas, and, most notably, toll gates. There are many boom barrier features available in the global market.

BOOM BARRIER WITH STRAIGHT ARM

2. What are boom barriers made of?

The boom barriers are made of heavy-duty steel and are intended to be