Rubber Reaches New Heights with Weight-based Automation

Publish Date: 8/18/2025 By Author: Caleb Olson

American Phoenix Inc., a custom rubber mixing and pre-weigh chemical packaging company, implemented Rice Lake products throughout their production process to improve efficiency, increase speed and meet expanding customer demands.

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Why the CW-90X is the Ultimate Checkweigher for Any Environment

Publish Date: 8/12/2025

The CW-90X features a rigid piezo keypad that withstands knife-point contact and is resistant to most contaminants and liquids. Solid, stainless steel construction (including stainless tilt knobs) with an IP69K rating provides reliable functionality and protection within harsh environments.

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What Is a Load Pin?

Publish Date: 8/11/2025

Learn about load pins, how they work and where they are used in overhead weighing applications. 

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Truck Scale Foundations

Publish Date: 8/4/2025

Even the toughest scales are put at risk with a poor foundation. Many factors, such as the slope of the site and soil conditions, must be considered prior to construction.

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How to Choose a Checkweigher

Publish Date: 7/28/2025

Choosing the right checkweigher for operations can be difficult, so this guide will help explain key aspects to consider before purchasing.

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Transforming Trash to Electricity

Publish Date: 7/18/2025 By Author: Caleb Olson

One of the premier incinerators in the United States, the Barron County incinerator, needed an accurate and durable truck scale to weigh incoming materials. Rice Lake’s SURVIVOR® OTR truck scale, along with the LaserLight3™ remote display, provided the ideal solution for long-term business success.

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Weighing the World's Largest Cake Ball

Publish Date: 7/18/2025 By Author: Caleb Olson

Scooter’s Coffee partnered with Scales Sales & Service in Omaha, Nebraska, to weigh a record-setting pastry treat with Rice Lake’s Summit® floor scale and weight indicator.

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How to Use a Multimeter

Publish Date: 7/16/2025

A high-quality multimeter is an essential tool for any scale technician. There are three main types of multimeters that can be used to measure voltage: analog, manual-ranging and auto-ranging.

Revolutionizing Precision Agriculture

Publish Date: 7/14/2025 By Author: Caleb Olson

DyTerra, an innovative Canadian fertilizer company, utilizes a 920i® FlexWeigh filler/batcher, combined with Rice Lake’s floor scales, in an OEM blending system to deliver customized micronutrient-coated solutions.

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Get to Know the Uni-8 Price Computing Scale

Publish Date: 7/8/2025

Rice Lake’s Ishida Uni-8 price computing scale has a large display, providing exceptional visibility and flexible operation. Customization options with PLU presets, categories and more allow the Uni-8 to be optimized for any retail environment.

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What Is Livestock Shrinkage and Why Is It Important?

Publish Date: 7/7/2025

No matter how much livestock your farm sells, minimizing shrink is important to maintaining a successful ranch.

Weighing to the Rescue for Horse Rehabilitation

Publish Date: 7/1/2025 By Author: Caleb Olson

After years of using a weight tape, Rice Lake’s RoughDeck® EQ equine floor scale and weight indicator transformed health processes for the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals.

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