Any time you must carefully mix several various ingredients together, proportions must be exact. Batching scales are often used in food production, industrial manufacturing, and pharmaceutical laboratories where components are controlled and processed based on weight.

If your company has been manually weighing critical components, now is the time to learn about batch scales and see how you could dramatically improve accuracy and quality control. Batching Scales in Calgary: A Few Helpful Reasons to Buy One Now Batching scales are used in many Red Deer facilities because they are more accurate than manual measures. When quality control is critical, you cannot allow the potential for human error. Here are just a few facts to know about batching scales:

• Saves on Production Time: When components must be measured manually, an employee physically weighs them before discharging and processing. With batching scales, the time-consuming nature of weighing is eliminated, and with automated scales, a system automatically delivers the appropriate amount without human intervention.

• Scales Must Be Certified: When using batching scales for sales charged by weight, the scale must be certified and designated legal-for-trade. Most batch scales sold to commercial warehouses are certified. However, your company can have a private certification done.

• Suitable for Basic Batching: Industrial digital filling scales are ideal for basic batching. A separate point value is assigned per ingredient, and once that component reaches the point value, output ceases.

• Save Formulas for Faster Production: With the right digital filling scale, you can save formulas in the system so that you can batch out and produce products without having to reprogram each time you switch products.

• Multiple Component Capacity: Today, batching scales are much more advanced. They can handle various components for single product production at a time. To change products, you can upload the new specifications and weights via a USB port.

Add a Batch Scale to Your Production Line and See the Difference
Batch scales are more accurate than human measurements, and they can be customized to suit the needs of your production line. When you work in an industry that requires precise measurement, you need maximum accuracy while still saving time on production. At Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd., we can help. We carry an extensive selection of batch scales to suit almost any industry. If you need scale servicing on your Red Deer units, we can also perform preventative maintenance and repairs.

Learn more about our scale certifying and servicing options by calling 403-250-3232. You can also complete an online contact form to inquire about batching scales in Central and Southern Alberta, Southern British Columbia and Saskatchewan including Calgary and Red Deer.

Goods movement by way of truck has become a major part of life and business across North America. The transport business can be a very rewarding investment for players who understand the industry, including the management of loads on their trucks. Exceeding the legal weigh limit on a truck or trailer can lead to hefty fines or a serious accident resulting in injury or death as well as increased wear and tear on the vehicle. An under loaded truck is simply inefficient and is like abandoning revenue.

Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. has been a distributor for various scale manufacturers since January, 1992 and offers a wide variety of state of the art weighing equipment and related products to suit your specific needs. Whether you need portable weighing scales, axle scales, or portable wheel weighers we have you covered. Our scale systems are manufactured in Western Canada, and the quality of design and workmanship are Consumer and Corporate Affairs, Weights & Measures approved.

Advantages of Portable Truck Scales
A transport business with a smart strategy invests in portable weighing scales to control the loads on their trucks as they transport various goods. There are many benefits to be gained from using portable weighing scales. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd.’s LOADMASTER Low Profile Axle Scale is available as individual platforms to weigh a single axle at a time or in multiple platform configurations to weigh entire trucks at once. The system is easily moved, maximizing fleet efficiency by installing in locations where trucks are actually loaded with net weights easily calculated by weighing truck both full and empty.

Portable axle scales are flexible, come in different lengths and can weigh a wide range of vehicles, and their low design that makes them easy to transport. They are highly accurate, measure both single and multiple axle vehicles. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd.’s Massload Axle Pad Scale have a very large weighing surface and low profile, making them our easiest method of determining truck axle weight, and can be sold in multiples to get complete trailer or truck weight in one weighment.

Portable Wheel Weighers have a low profile design that allows the vehicle to easily go across the unit. As the vehicle goes across, the user gets an accurate measurement courtesy of a digital indicator. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd.’s Massload Standard Wheel Pad Scale provides a convenient, portable, and a versatile method of determining truck weight. Its nonskid pattern ensure maximum grip in wet or snowy conditions. These truck scales are often used to check weight and avoid overweight fines.

Call Accurate/Western Co. Ltd. for a Wide Range of Portable Truck Scales in Alberta

At Accurate/Western Scales, we’re proud to offer a wide range of portable truck scales. If you have questions, are ready to get started, or need a quote in Western Canada – call Accurate/Western Scales at 403-250-3232 today.

Ranch life and Western Canada have gone hand in hand since the days of cattle drives. However, today’s cattle operations are effectively managed businesses with collecting and measuring data about livestock performance now standard practice. Cattle weight calculations are used to estimate everything from proper feed quantity and medication dosage to calving intervals, calf growth, cow weight or condition, and herd production efficiency. To gain those measurements, today’s ranches, farms, and stockyards require efficient and accurate livestock scales.

Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. offers both multi and single animal scale systems including single ended bending beam load cells, uniball rod ends, clevises, and indicators for the customer to customize their livestock scale system to any size that they require. The benefits are numerous, beginning with their return on investment – electronic (load-cell) cattle scales improve efficiency and productivity while minimizing the time, cost, and effort of weighing cattle over labour intensive traditional weighing methods. To ensure you invest in the right scale system for your ranch or farm, consider your budget, needs, and limitations in order to make an informed choice. Ask yourself:

• Where will it be used – is a permanent or portable system better?

• How many animals – permanent systems allow you to weigh larger herds in single sessions, while portable systems are better suited for those with smaller herds and multiple weighing locations.

• Your environment – select a heavy-duty scale that can take your working environment.

Modern electronic scales are comparatively inexpensive, highly accurate, and much easier to install than traditional mechanical scales. Scales designed specifically for use with livestock offer a wide range of benefits for the farming industry, and are no longer a luxury that only large establishments can afford. Livestock scales are available in a wide range of sizes, capacities, weighing technologies, and specifications to suit the varied needs of different farmers. Many kinds of livestock scales can also be custom built to suit your requirements and may include accessories like gates, load bars, and digital weight indicators that can help streamline your weighing processes, reducing your time, and labour investment. Common types include:

• Flat livestock scales;

• Single animal scales;

• Portable and mobile livestock scales;

• Stationary livestock scales;

• Livestock truck scales; and

• Livestock ring scales.

Contact Accurate/Western Scales Co. Ltd. for Certified Cattle Scales in Alberta

At Accurate/Western Scales, we’re proud to offer a wide range of industrial and professional scales, and we’re Measurement Canada Accredited, so you know that the measurements you get from our equipment are accurate and precise. If you have questions, are ready to get started, or need a quote in Western Canada – call Accurate/Western Scales at 403-250-3232 today.

Proper weights and measurements can mean profits or losses for a business. There are many different types of hanging scales that are ideal for industrial, commercial, or agricultural trading, and also for a host of other purposes.
As one of the leaders in the scale industry, Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. ensures that all products and services are in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. In fact, the technicians at Accurate/Western Scale are accredited to “certify” scale systems on behalf of Measurement Canada.

Although there are many hundreds of different types of scales available to buy, it is easy to narrow your choice down to a few possibilities by considering the following points.

What is the basic type of scale you need? Agricultural, commercial, industrial, medical, or retail – as example, Medical scales must be ‘Class III approved’ when used in relation to medication, treatment or diagnosis, and gold and jewellery trade MUST have ‘Class II Approval’.

Do the scales need to be ‘Trade Approved’? If the use of the scales is going to be the ‘deciding factor’ in the actual price charged to a customer for the weighed items, the scale must be ‘Trade Approved’, also known as ‘Stamped’, ‘Weights & Measures Approved’ or ’Class III Approved’.

What is the heaviest amount that the scales will have to weigh? Allow a fair margin of extra capacity, up to 40 percent is recommended.

What accuracy do you need? Accuracy in scales is called their ‘division size’, and this is the minimum weight ‘difference’ that the scale can display as the weight on the pan increases.

What size of weigh-pan will be required? The weigh-pan should be large enough to accommodate anything that the scale is required to weigh, although some ‘overhang’ is fine if the item being weighed does not touch anything except the weigh-pan.

Do you require ‘Certification’ of the scales? In certain circumstances, an ISO accredited company for instance, will probably be required to have their scales certificated. Accurate Western Scale Co. Ltd can provide the necessary official printed certificate stating that they have been calibrated using weights traceable to national standards.

Contact Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. for All Your Hanging Scale Needs in Calgary
Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. carries a variety of crane scale options from a weighing system large enough to weigh trucks and livestock, or you need a scale small enough to fit the countertop of your retail shop. If you’re ready to get started, we invite you to give us a call at 403-250-3232 or request a quote. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service and all our repair work is guaranteed.Proper weights and measurements can mean profits or losses for a business. There are many different types of hanging scales that are ideal for industrial, commercial, or agricultural trading, and also for a host of other purposes.
As one of the leaders in the scale industry, Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. ensures that all products and services are in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. In fact, the technicians at Accurate/Western Scale are accredited to “certify” scale systems on behalf of Measurement Canada.

Although there are many hundreds of different types of scales available to buy, it is easy to narrow your choice down to a few possibilities by considering the following points.

What is the basic type of scale you need? Agricultural, commercial, industrial, medical, or retail – as example, Medical scales must be ‘Class III approved’ when used in relation to medication, treatment or diagnosis, and gold and jewellery trade MUST have ‘Class II Approval’.

Do the scales need to be ‘Trade Approved’? If the use of the scales is going to be the ‘deciding factor’ in the actual price charged to a customer for the weighed items, the scale must be ‘Trade Approved’, also known as ‘Stamped’, ‘Weights & Measures Approved’ or ’Class III Approved’.

What is the heaviest amount that the scales will have to weigh? Allow a fair margin of extra capacity, up to 40 percent is recommended.

What accuracy do you need? Accuracy in scales is called their ‘division size’, and this is the minimum weight ‘difference’ that the scale can display as the weight on the pan increases.

What size of weigh-pan will be required? The weigh-pan should be large enough to accommodate anything that the scale is required to weigh, although some ‘overhang’ is fine if the item being weighed does not touch anything except the weigh-pan.

Do you require ‘Certification’ of the scales? In certain circumstances, an ISO accredited company for instance, will probably be required to have their scales certificated. Accurate Western Scale Co. Ltd can provide the necessary official printed certificate stating that they have been calibrated using weights traceable to national standards.

Contact Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. for All Your Hanging Scale Needs in Calgary Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. carries a variety of crane scale options from a weighing system large enough to weigh trucks and livestock, or you need a scale small enough to fit the countertop of your retail shop. If you’re ready to get started, we invite you to give us a call at 403-250-3232 or request a quote. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service and all our repair work is guaranteed.

If you’re a rancher in Alberta, chances are you, and your herd, can benefit for the use livestock scales. Viewed as a luxury by some cattlemen, others consider them a necessary piece of equipment. This difference in perceptions is related to the size of the operation, herd health, and some sound business principles. A livestock scale’s importance depends upon the ranch management goals, and selected herd performance measurements.
The use of livestock scales are indicated when weights at birth, weaning, and yearling ages are important expected progeny difference (EPD) measurements, so livestock scales are a must for seedstock producers. Scales will probably pay for themselves on large commercial operations if dewormers or antibiotics are used on a regular basis. Many medications require an animal’s actual weight for dosage calculation. Scales can provide cost savings in preventing either overdosing or by preventing increased morbidity due to underdosing. 

Regardless of size, producers must be able to identify the current status of their operation in order to make adjustments toward improvement cow culling, a key management tool for herd improvement and identify poorer-producing cows within a herd, essential beginning with birth weight as the starting point for measuring growth. 

What are Livestock Scales?

Livestock scales are composed of three primary parts – indicator, platform and load bars:Indicators allow recording and viewing complete animal history while cattle are being weighed. Reports and graphs can be designed right on the indicators.Weighing platforms are usually made of aluminium with skid-resistant surfaces. The aluminium makes them durable, lightweight and easy to clean.Load bars, containing sensors, are designed for use with platforms, crates, cages, in alleyways or in squeeze chutes.

The purchase price must fit the ranch budget and the scale must result in a positive change in profits for it to be a wise buying decision. The use of livestock scales provides accurate data that farmers can use to make good decisions on the management of their farms. These decisions include the supply of feed to each animal and the most appropriate date of selling it for maximum profitability- today tracking the performance of your animals is essential.

Contact Accurate/Western Scale Co Ltd for a Wide Range of Livestock Scales in Alberta

Beef, buffalo, lamb, pork, and other livestock operations can benefit from the use of scales. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. offers both multi and single animal scale systems originally patented by NORAC®, now Rice Lake Weighing.

Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. carries a variety of livestock scale options with weighing system large enough to weigh any livestock. If you’re ready to get started, we invite you to give us a call at 403-250-3232 or request a quote. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service and all our repair work is guaranteed.If you’re a rancher in Alberta, chances are you, and your herd, can benefit for the use livestock scales. Viewed as a luxury by some cattlemen, others consider them a necessary piece of equipment. This difference in perceptions is related to the size of the operation, herd health, and some sound business principles. A livestock scale’s importance depends upon the ranch management goals, and selected herd performance measurements.
The use of livestock scales are indicated when weights at birth, weaning, and yearling ages are important expected progeny difference (EPD) measurements, so livestock scales are a must for seedstock producers. Scales will probably pay for themselves on large commercial operations if dewormers or antibiotics are used on a regular basis. Many medications require an animal’s actual weight for dosage calculation. Scales can provide cost savings in preventing either overdosing or by preventing increased morbidity due to underdosing. Regardless of size, producers must be able to identify the current status of their operation in order to make adjustments toward improvement cow culling, a key management tool for herd improvement and identify poorer-producing cows within a herd, essential beginning with birth weight as the starting point for measuring growth.

What are Livestock Scales?

Livestock scales are composed of three primary parts – indicator, platform and load bars:

• Indicators allow recording and viewing complete animal history while cattle are being weighed. Reports and graphs can be designed right on the indicators.

• Weighing platforms are usually made of aluminium with skid-resistant surfaces. The aluminium makes them durable, lightweight and easy to clean.

• Load bars, containing sensors, are designed for use with platforms, crates, cages, in alleyways or in squeeze chutes.

The purchase price must fit the ranch budget and the scale must result in a positive change in profits for it to be a wise buying decision. The use of livestock scales provides accurate data that farmers can use to make good decisions on the management of their farms. These decisions include the supply of feed to each animal and the most appropriate date of selling it for maximum profitability- today tracking the performance of your animals is essential.

Contact Accurate/Western Scale Co Ltd for a Wide Range of Livestock Scales in Alberta

Beef, buffalo, lamb, pork, and other livestock operations can benefit from the use of scales. Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. offers both multi and single animal scale systems originally patented by NORAC®, now Rice Lake Weighing.

Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. carries a variety of livestock scale options with weighing system large enough to weigh any livestock. If you’re ready to get started, we invite you to give us a call at 403-250-3232 or request a quote. We offer 24/7 Emergency Service and all our repair work is guaranteed.

Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. offers an option to either purchase or rent a scale system – either large enough to weigh trucks, or small enough to fit the countertop of your retail shop. This is a business decision that can affect your return on investment (ROI) so you need to compare the economics of renting versus buying as well as the factors that determine which makes more sense for YOUR business.

One of the key reasons for renting is that your initial outlay of cash to gain the use of an asset is generally less for renting than it is for purchasing. The main advantage of purchasing is that you may end up paying out less in the long term than you would have paid if you rented. One way to reconcile this is to do a mathematical analysis of your net cash flows that would result from renting and from purchasing. A cash flow analysis provides an estimate of how much cash you would need to set aside today to cover the after-tax costs of each acquisition alternative. To perform the analysis, you need to know or assume certain facts, including:

• purchase price and financing terms

• rental agreement terms and conditions

• your combined federal and provincial tax rate

• the scale’s expected useful life to your business, for depreciation purposes

• the scale’s estimated value, when you sell it, or at the end of its useful life to your business

• your cost of capital

• any other costs that you would incur if you rented the scale but not if you purchased it, or vice versa (for example, maintenance costs).

Other decision-making factors supporting purchasing include long-term cost, yearly taxation depreciation deductions, and control – if you rent you’ll need permission for modifications. Factors supporting renting or leasing include cash flow, maintenance, and business mobility – you may need more or less space, your target market may have moved elsewhere, or better-suited locations may become available.

Things to Remember When Renting Scales
If you do decide to rent or lease, consider a renewal option that entitles you to renew the lease for a specified period and a specified rent. Most leases also include late payment provisions that impose additional charges if you fail to pay the rent when it’s due or within a specified grace period. If your business experiences seasonal or irregular sales activity, try negotiating a flexible rental rate that corresponds to the changes in your cash flow. You also need to negotiate any increases in rent over a specified time period, termination of the lease, and maintenance requirement as well as who is responsible for them.

Call Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. for Scales Rentals in Calgary
As business owners, we face many decisions daily. If a requirement is for scales as part of your business plan then contact Accurate/Western Scale Co. Ltd. at 403-250-3232 today to learn more about our company, the quality of service we provide, or to get a quote.