Precision counting scales are essential tools for any business that manages inventory, pulls orders from a stockroom for production, creates kits of parts, or provides fulfillment services for a third party. Any products or parts that need tracked by count need a rugged and reliable precision counting scale, and there are hundreds of different manufacturers and counting scale models to choose from. To make sure you select the best solution, we’ve gathered four of the most important features to consider when choosing a precision counting scale for your company.
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High Internal Resolution
When a scale is in counting mode, it calculates a piece weight in order to display a count (weight on scale/piece weight = count). The piece weight is determined by the internal resolution of the scale, not by the displayed resolution. (The displayed resolution is usually a larger graduation or resolution than the piece weight.) High internal resolution determines the lightest weight change a scale can measure. The higher the internal resolution, the more accurate the piece weight will be, which is especially critical when weighing and counting smaller pieces.
To see the potential performance benefits of using a high internal resolution counting scale like those manufactured by the Pennsylvania Scale Company, refer to the chart below.
The increased performance from a high internal resolution counting scale means greater accuracy in orders and inventory management. This in turn leads to greater customer satisfaction and higher profitability.
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Rugged, Reliable, and Built for the Real World
Accurate high internal resolution counting scales improve operations by minimizing breakdowns and delivering maximum uptime. Unlike laboratory balances or other high-precision measuring devices, counting scales are typically used in the middle of industrial environments with all of the vibration, heat or cold, rough handling, and constant use of today’s fast-paced production climate. Selecting a counting scale that is purposefully designed to provide high accuracy while withstanding the constant use and abuse that occurs in the real world is a must to avoid inconvenient and costly downtime and repairs. PA Scale counting scales are designed to thrive in these types of environments and promote high-performance counting operations.
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Flexible and Easy to Use
A high-quality, high-precision counting scale delivers exceptional accuracy while also being flexible and easy to use within the production environment. Setting up piece weights and displaying counts in the fewest number of steps will get your counting scale up and running quickly and will instantly produce measurable improvements in accuracy and productivity. Plus, the easier a counting scale is for your team to use, the more they will use it, resulting in higher accuracy and lower waste. PA Scale counting scales are renowned for this high level of intuitive operation and flexible counting modes that include: 1-step counting, 2-step counting, negative counting, top end counting, counting with a manually entered piece weight, piece weight store and recall, and auto sample to bulk counting.
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Connectivity of Counting Scales
Creating powerful, intuitive counting systems requires software for data collection and management to automate and validate count or weight data from the process or production line. PA Scale counting scales are flexible enough to work with many third-party software systems, and our application support team is ready to provide expert assistance to help with scale integration, including counting scale label printing systems with design services for a custom human readable or barcode label to meet a variety of requirements.