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    Weighing Your Options: How to Choose the Right Scale

    July 19, 2018
    Here are the different types of scales out there for manufacturing, and an explanation of when you should use each.

    Accuracy in weight measurement is essential in every manufacturing facility. When you have the right weight of the manufactured products, it gets easier to process bulk materials, manage inventory, and improve production. Choosing the right weighing system for weighing is critical.

    Quality Scales Unlimited has more than 250 years of combined scale sales and service expertise, so we put together this gallery to help you look at several weighing scales that can be used in various manufacturing processes.

    About the Author

    Kevin Hill | Online Marketing Manager

    Kevin Hill heads up the marketing efforts at Quality Scales Unlimited in Byron, Calif. Besides his day job, he loves to write about the different types of scales and their importance in various industries. He also writes about how to care for and get optimized performance from different scales in different situations. He enjoys spending time with family and going on camping trips.