Dimensioning Pallets in Motion with iDimension LTL

Publish Date: 9/9/2025

Adding optional in-motion dimensioning makes the iDimension LTL ideal for high-volume LTL carriers and companies with a product shipped via pallet or crate.

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Truck Scale Designs

Publish Date: 9/8/2025

Choosing the right truck scale design can be difficult. Steel and concrete truck deck scales have certain advantages and can be customized to suit applications.

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Rice Lake’s Best Weighing Solutions at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025

Publish Date: 9/5/2025

Rice Lake Weighing Systems will travel September 29-October 1, 2025, for PACK EXPO at the Las Vegas Convention Center. At booth 8246 in the North Hall and 32021 in the South Hall, attendees will see Rice Lake’s package shipping and processing solutions, from dimensioners to automatic checkweighers.

Truck Scale Weighbridge Design and Capacity

Publish Date: 9/2/2025

A failing weighbridge means the scale must be replaced. To ensure a scale has a long lifespan, search for a quality design with high structural integrity.

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ScaleTalk: What are EDP Commands and How are They Used?

Publish Date: 8/28/2025

EDP commands are a valuable method of interacting with a scale system by sending PC commands to the weight indicator. In this episode of ScaleTalk, we describe and provide examples of EDP commands.

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ScaleTalk: How to Perform a Continuity Test

Publish Date: 8/28/2025

A continuity test helps identify pins on a wire connector. In this episode of ScaleTalk, we demonstrate how to perform this essential test for scale technicians.

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What Is Dimensional Weight?

Publish Date: 8/25/2025

As the shipping industry changes, it’s more important now than ever to understand dimensional weight.

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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