WEIGHING BLOG

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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More and more socially and environmentally conscious businesses are considering the environmental impact of their day to day operations and asking AWM to help them monitor their carbon footprint. Our waste weighing solutions are popular throughout the UK and especially in the City of London where we weigh the waste of many of the largest office blocks.
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AWM teamed up with one of our trade partners to "Provide the Solution" for a factory producing a high value liquid product. When weighing such important product you need a premium quality weighing solution that you can trust. Our custom designed weighing scales increased efficiency and reduced product loss overnight!
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A recent installation of a dual scale waste monitoring system has provided a leading Plastics Company with valuable raw material input data for their yield analysis.
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As a thank you to our customers for their business, we are holding a sweepstake for the Russia World Cup! Our World Cup promotion is a sweepstake for our valued customers to interact and take part in for a little fun... and of course a chance to win some great prizes...
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In this first Tech Topics Blog we introduce Mark and discuss the benefits of Youtube! Mark Worrow is the Operations Manager at AWM Limited and one of the most respected weighing engineers in the industry. Mark's first blog post is an introduction to Tech Topics, a regular Technical Update Blog that brings you the latest Tech News from the weighing industry front line!
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AWM Limited along with one of our key partners recently supplied a cutting-edge checkweighing system to a mushroom factory in Suffolk. Upgrading their checkweighing scales to the Baykon BCWs and installing powerful PC Software gained the customer full control their production, throughput and T1 T2 reporting.
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