The Importance of Weighing Solutions

Having the appropriate weighing solution—especially in industries that handle raw materials—is essential. Accurate weights provide a means of keeping supplies organized by weight-based parameters, contributing to overall operational efficiency through a logical and systematic workspace. This is especially valuable in the handling of materials where item counting is not feasible or possible.

Industrial weighing scales are not a one size fits all solution. At Garber Metrology, we offer a broad range of solutions for obtaining accurate weights in a variety of applications.

Repair Work and Troubleshooting

Garber Metrology technicians are trained to identify and solve weighing equipment problems in the field. Our vans are equipped with replacement parts, tools, and accessories to repair your equipment and minimize downtime. In the event a scale or balance needs to be removed from your site for repair, our Lancaster, PA headquarters stocks a large parts inventory and maintains a dedicated scale lab for repair work. We also have repair capabilities at our York and Blue Ridge Summit locations in Pennsylvania.

Emergency Service 24/7/365

The commitment to outstanding customer service at Garber Metrology never stops. Our Weighing Solutions Technicians are available for emergency service calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We strive to respond, as quickly as possible to get your equipment up and running again.

Application of Weighing Solutions

Weighing solutions can be used in countless applications. Some of the most common uses of industrial scales include, but are not limited to:

BATCHING:
Used with various controllers to regulate material transfer and enhance batch quality and profits.

COUNTING:
Weighing solutions are ideal for inventory and confirming product quantities. This is especially valuable in applications where it is not practical to manually count items.

FILLING/DOSING:
Efficient weighing solutions can assist in the accurate filling of containers, drums, and vials with repeatable precision.

FORMULATION:
Accurate weighing is essential in applications where raw materials need to be mixed in precise proportions.

SIMPLE WEIGHING:
Often a fast and accurate weight measurement is required immediately. The packaging and warehouse industries often use simple weighing solutions to determine the cost of package storage and shipment.

EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION:
Weighing can also be used for traceable calibration in equipment, such as devices used for volumetric dispensing.