It’s monsoon season again Arizona! The word “monsoon” is derived from the word mausin, Arabic for “season” or “wind shift.” It is now used to refer to a meteorological event that the National Weather Service declared in 2008 stretches from June 15th to September 30th throughout the Southwest region of the United States. Arizona...
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Installation of a Combination Truck/Rail Scale Into an Existing Pit
THE PROBLEM A prominent company in the minerals sector, operating in Arizona, had a mechanical, concrete deck, combination truck and rail scale that needed to be replaced. The scale was in very poor condition and was beyond repair The deck was deteriorating and could no longer be “temporarily repaired” The mechanical suspension exhibited excessive...
Pushing the Limits!
On March 10, 2014 we supplied the most weight for a single-pick load-test to date: 75,000lbs. The scope of work was to load test three 30 ton overhead cranes in one location. The use of our certified weights and weight carts made the job much easier and faster to complete. Our load testing services...
Abel Cable Makes Data Management Simple
Southwestern Scale Company, Inc. 2535 W. Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85041 (602) 243-3951 www.SWSCALE.com Do you want your scale data to be dumped into an excel spreadsheet every time you weigh something? Ask us about the Able Cable! This smart cable: Provides a direct connection between your scale indicator and your PC, MAC, or laptop Instantly...
Choosing the Right Livestock Scale
Purchasing a livestock scale is an investment, so you will need to be certain that you choose the right one for your particular needs. There are a few different components to think about when choosing a livestock scale. There’s the indicator, which is where the weight of each animal is displayed as it is...
Begin the New Year With Southwestern Scale Co., Inc.
Southwestern Scale Company, Inc. Loader Scales Weight data is used to monitor many functions within an operation which, if used properly, will improve processes and efficiency, as well as improve safety. Counting Scales Call us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your new year’s improvement plans. (602) 243-3951 www.SWSCALE.com Crane Scales Ring...
Steel Deck or Concrete Truck Scales
What is the difference between a steel deck or concrete deck on truck scales? This is a question we receive at Southwestern Scale Company quite often by new users. Below we have compared the basic differences of each. Steel Deck Steel Deck Truck Scales are built with more structural steel, an innovative design, a...