WEIGHING BLOG

Cables damage due to rodents is one of the main reasons for scale downtime on farms and other areas where rodents are prevalent. All of our VW weighing scales can be fitted with our rodent protection to provide an additional defence against rats, squirrels and mice...
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We have been exporting our UK Made Weighing Scales and Process Control Solutions for over 20 years and have a great network of partners and distributors around the world. We are always looking to find more partners and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can help "Provide the Solution" in your country.
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All of our recycled waste is now being weighed and monitored so we can see how much we are recycling and we can try to increase it each month!
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Businesses must meet their corporate responsibility to help reduce global warming and the serious impacts of climate change. AWM Limited are committed to making our business more sustainable and reducing our carbon footprint. We are putting in place more ways in which we can be more environmentally friendly and you can read more about it here...
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We love it when our partners send in pictures of on-site installations! Being trade suppliers we don't get to go on site much and it's always great to see the products in their place of use. Here's what our partner had to say about this one!
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Resolution dimensioning can increase your warehouse efficiency and profits by up to 40% and provide complete control and traceability of your stock's dimensional and weight data. Easily integrate Resolution with your Warehouse Management Software using our powerful and simple to use API and multiple connectivity options. Read more about how we can help improve your stock processes in this latest blog post...
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Putting a standard weighing scale on a slope is never a good idea, it is a recipe for inaccurate results and non repeatable readings - what you need is a custom designed solution from AWM Limited!
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When it comes to choosing a weighing scale we know know there are a lot of options out there and it's hard to know which one to choose. Why not give us a call on 01284 701222 and let our friendly team help you decide. If you do choose to purchase a Valueweigh Weighing Scale, we know you will have a lifetime of reliable and accurate weighing performance and great before and after sales support from our wonderful team! Just to help you decide, here are 10 good reasons to buy Valueweigh products!
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This months Tech Topics is very much sales meeting inspired, with a step by step for instillation of the LUDI, Operation and setup of the VW Axlemate, How to wire a Junction Box correctly and many more... Just click the Read More link to read this months blog!
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When choosing your dimensioner it is important to understand the pros and cons of the different types of dimensioners on the market. Resolution Dimensioners use 3D imaging technology and this a short blog explains why that's a great thing!
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Dimensioners are powerful tools that can quickly and easily help increase the efficiency and profitability of your company's processes. This short blog post highlights how our highly affordable Resolution Pallet and Parcel Dimensioning Solutions can benefit your company and provide up to 40% cost savings overnight!
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You get a call out to a scale, the loadcell is damage or the base is broken and you are pretty sure it's been overloaded - but there's no proof. The customer is always right. Yes, it's true but sometimes they don't know exactly what happened themselves...let's talk Peak Overload!.....FEATURED IN THIS BLOG.....Diagnostic features of BX2X Indicators.....VWSIM Weight Simulators.....Wiring a BX2X Digital IO Board
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Weights and Measures Legislation will cover any businesses that are invoicing by weight or volume. If you use mobile weighing equipment it must meet legal and technical standards and must be verified by an approved person before it can be used. Read our blog post to find out more and to make sure you are meeting your legal obligations.
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The impressive Baykon BX24 Weight Indicator from AWM Limited is fast becoming the standard service van indicator for many of our trade partners. Since arriving on the scene it's proven itself to be a real utility indicator, covering all weighing applications and providing highly reliable weighing performance at outstanding value.
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Yes, it is good to torque! In the 4th edition of Tech Topics we discuss the importance of Torquing bolts correctly when assembling a new scale or repairing an old one to make sure loadcells are fitted correctly. We also discuss loading software into the 825, quick fixes to help remedy issues with label printers and the benefits of using our in-house Class III Verification service!.....FEATURED IN THIS BLOG:.....An overview of torque in relation to Loadcells.....EC Class III verification services from AWM Limited.....Loading software apps into the Cardinal 825.....How to reset a P310 printer
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2019 marks AWM's 40th Birthday! We were founded in 1979 and this year we celebrate 40 memorable years of innovation and weighing solutions! Our goal has always been to strive for excellence in quality and service, which is why we continually look to develop, improve and modernise our products and processes and why we have seen such successful growth over the past 40 years! Read more about how we have changed in this latest blog post!
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As 2018 draws to an end, we look back on the key events of the year and look forward to an exciting 2019. This Christmas, rather than sending Christmas cards or gifts, we are donating to our company Charity Mind. Read more about our relationship with Mind in this festive blog post!
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Mark Worrow discusses how Brexit might affect Weighing Engineers and looks at how texting scales can help customers monitor their silos and hoppers in real time from anywhere in the world. He also discusses how to wire up remote displays and how important it is to know about IP ratings!.....FEATURED IN THIS BLOG.....Brexit and it's affects on weighing scale companies.....Texting a scale.....Connecting a Remote Display to a Cardinal 825.....IP ratings of Weight Indicators
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AWM Business Development Manager, James Hobbs, discusses the benefits of using the Cardinal 825 Spectrum to Provide the Solution to your customer's needs and highlights how AWM's free Project Management and Consultancy can really simplify a seemingly daunting sales process!
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In this second Tech Topics blog we will be looking at the inputs and outputs of the popular Cardinal 190 weight indicator and how to wire them up to trigger buzzers and lights. We will also introduce an easy solution to the tricky task of printing weigh labels and discuss troubleshooting weighing equipment.....FEATURED IN THIS BLOG.....Troubleshooting Weighing Scales.....Wiring a Digital IO board on a Cardinal 190.....Label printing on Baykon BX2X Weight Indicators
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