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Special Weighing Problems solved by Custom Load Cells Every industrial scale needs a transducer device which will detect the amount of weight being applied and will convert it into an electronic signal. The most common type of electronic scale transducer is called a load cell. It produces a millivolt level analog signal that is exactly proportional to the weight. This low level signal is first amplified, and then converted into a digital number by the circuitry in the digital indicator. The microprocessor within the indicator will process this number in a variety of ways, including linearity compensation and temperature correction. The final value of the digital is then shown on a display screen for use by the scale operator. Alpaca Scales used for Accurate Weight Readings Alpacas are delightful, gentle 4 footed animals that are known as huacayas or camelids, in the same family as camels. They are originally native to the Andes Mountains in South America, specifically in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Generally, they grow to be between 120 and 190 lbs, and may be as tall as 3 ft at the shoulder. They tend to be extremely social animals, and generally will only thrive when they are living with other alpacas. CMS (Content Management System) Vs Html Sites The internet gets more and more competitive each year. More and more businesses are realizing the opportunities of having a website and addressing an endless number of consumers through the online market. It’s no question that only the websites with great design, wide functionalities, and the right tools will make it to the front of the line. Creating Environmental Consciousness The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns consumers to evaluate carefully environmental claims, such as degradable, recyclable, environment friendly, environmentally safe, on product labels or in advertising. As such, almost all the products that fill up the shelves claim to be "eco friendly", but it seems like this has become a catch-phrase. For instance, if a label says "recycled," FTC recommends checking the percentage of the product or package that is recycled, because unless the product or package contains 100 percent recycled materials, the label must indicate how much of it is recycled. "Green" Manufacturing of Industrial Scales There are a wide range of standard industrial weighing scales that serve many requirements. Large loads are accurately weighed on floor scales. Often, forklifts are used to place pallets or totes of material on the scales. Platform sizes may range from a standard pallet size of 4’ x 4’ up to as large as 12’ x 8’ for very large loads. The weight information may be used to determine the shipping weight. Or for incoming purposes, it can verify that the proper quantity of material has been received. Communication options allow this weight data to be directed to a printer, if necessary, to provide a hard copy. Or the data may be entered into a company’s computer system for database or billing purposes. A Dual Approach to Ergonomics in the Office Properly designed office furniture systems must pair with correct body mechanic practices to help avoid ergonomic disorders including repetitive motion injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis and back injuries. Sweet Deal The recipe and production process for Old Monmouth Candy Company’s peanut brittle has remained unchanged for 70 years. Just as the peanut brittle has always been made by hand, the Gunther family has retained a hands-on approach when it comes to making and selling all of its candies. The company’s approach to customer service has also stood the test of time. How I Do That “Creative” Thing I have been trying to figure out why recently I’ve been able hit a home run with new projects, when in the past it was difficult to find the “creative” juice I need. I think I’ve figured out what motivates me into digging down into myself and connecting with the universe (life-stream, God, or whatever you believe in that gives you power and motivation), and channeling the energy that fills that blank canvas I am looking at. Trends and Challenges in Facility Management The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), the largest and most widely recognized professional association for facility management, sponsored a forecasting workshop to examine the emerging trends and issues that will influence facility management professionals in the coming years. MAiSPACE Celebrates Ever Expanding Office Furniture Business MAiSPACE celebrated its fifteen years of business in 2008. Fifteen years ago the company began life in Mount Olive, NJ, around business processes focused on increasing the efficiency, lowering the costs, and broadening the choices available in the contract furniture industry. “From basic framing through surface finish options and accessories, we revolutionized an industry that is for the most part still using outmoded manufacturing processes that result in costs beyond the reach of many of today’s businesses” says Mark Bassil, vice-president and cofounder of MAiSPACE. What’s The Point Of Having A Website? People constantly approach me with this question. I guess they want me to sell them on why they should consider a website. There are several reasons why it is more important now than ever to have a website if you are a business. Here are some of the reasons I can think of. Web Application for Weight Data Collection Whenever industrial scales are used to weigh items, the weight obtained is used for some purpose. One common situation is the use of a platform scale to weigh packages that are going to be shipped out. Another is the use of a drum scale to determine how much liquid remains to be dispensed from a tank that sits on the platform. Yet another is the use of a parts counting scale to count the number of parts in a container. And yet another is the use of a bench scale to batch ingredients that will be mixed together into a final product. Information Technologies and the Workplace The use of information technologies in the workplace has posed both challenges and opportunities for organizations and individuals alike. It is widely accepted by many scholars and practitioners that the fundamental nature, content, and context of the work have changed dramatically. Patricia Wallace (2004), among them, aptly discusses in her highly acclaimed book entitled, The Internet in the Workplace: How New Technology Is Transforming Work, the advantages and disadvantages of the internet. The Office Furniture Dealer Manufacturer Satisfaction Index Survey The Office Furniture Dealers Alliance (OFDA), the trade association for North American office furniture dealers, annually conducts a Dealer Manufacturer Satisfaction Index (DMSI) Survey. The annual DMSI survey is an opportunity presented to dealers in North America to evaluate the products, policies, services, and support of their manufacturer business partners. The goal of the survey is to improve dealer-manufacturer relations by both identifying topics of dealer concern and recognizing best of class performance. It is also designed to give dealers a voice in their relationship with their suppliers (https://www.iopfda.org). Industrial Scale Indicators Provide Useful Information An old philosophical riddle asks “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” If your concerns revolve around weighing scales, the riddle could be changed to “If a scale weighs items very precisely, but it’s hard to use the scale or read the display, does it really work accurately?” Three Steps to an Eco-Friendly Workplace According to timeforchange.org, a carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities, usually expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon dioxide is a so called greenhouse gas causing global warming, reports this Swiss-based organization. Systems Furniture Solutions for Virtual Offices Virtual offices, also called shared office space, and executive suites or serviced offices, provide temporary facilities for organizations setting up operations in a new location or space for additional personnel. Healthcare Design Workspace When Sherman Health, one of largest networks of medical care facilities in the far Northwest suburbs of Chicago, was constructing a 25K sq. ft. Ambulatory Care Facility, it had three main goals: to help service the community on a local outreach basis, to provide excellent healthcare services, and to stay within budget while still achieving the latter objectives. Workstation Design and Cable Management Modular open office panel systems are offered by a variety of manufacturers. Office managers and planners are confronted with a bewildering array of designs and price options. Purchasing decisions have grown more complex with the need to accommodate the massive increase in intelligence being accessed by employees. The term “computer-intensive workspace” describes a totally different environment from that of 30 years ago when a telephone, electric typewriter or shared word processing systems comprised office technology. Platform Scales Used For Commercial Laundry Applications Laundry services across the country process many tons of laundry daily. There are massive requirements throughout the armed services. Each of tens of thousands of hotels must launder linens, towels, and other articles. Large restaurants may have in house laundry facilities, while smaller ones contract to professional laundry services. Schools, and camps may need to provide laundry services for their students. Many industrial firms need to launder uniforms or protective clothing. And of course there are any number of professional laundry services that are available to consumers. Large Cylinder Scales Weigh Chlorine and Other Liquified Gasses Many types of gases are stored under pressure in liquefied form. This allows large quantities of the gas to be stored and used in industrial processes. Generally, these gasses are contained in cylinders, dewars or tanks. As the gas is required, and released from the tank, a small amount of the liquid will boil off into gas. A valve will allow this gas to be piped into the required area. The remaining contents will stay in liquid form until further gas is required. Paint Formulation Process Using Industrial Scales The human eye is one of the most sensitive and accurate optical instruments known. Along with interaction with the human brain, the eye is capable of recognizing and differentiating thousands of different human faces. It can detect the smallest amount of motion in an otherwise static view. It is capable of recognizing written letters, combinations of these letters, and can formulate words, ideas and themes when these letters are formed into words, sentences, paragraphs, and books. Comfortable Workplaces According to a recent study conducted by the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) Productive Committee, physical comfort in the workplace is critical to work effectiveness, satisfaction, physical and psychological well-being of employees. Uncomfortable working conditions—too hot, too cold, too noisy, too dark, too light, too much glare—restrict the ability of workers to function to optimum capacity, and it can even lead to job dissatisfaction and can increase work related illness symptoms. Cubicle Systems for Customer Conferences There are many types of businesses where closing deals or completing transactions require private discussions between clients and the company representative. Examples include car dealerships, tax preparation firms, mortgage and commercial banks, and large-scale retail establishments catering to custom orders. Health and Safety in the Office If you think the office is not a hazardous environment, think twice. There are many potential hazards in the modern office that need to be taken into account during commercial interior space planning and design. Architects, interior designers, and manufacturers all need to be aware of the issues concerning the function, quality and safety of the working environment. Industrial Waste Material Disposal Using Scales As industry in the United States becomes more modernized, it has also generated more waste products. In the past, the standard method of dealing with these materials was to simply discard them. Originally that meant throwing it out the front door into the gutter. As the population became denser, and people recognized the dangers involved with this kind of behavior, garbage collection was initiated to remove both household and industrial wastes. Municipalities now inherited the responsibility for dealing with this garbage. They developed a range of strategies including simply hauling it out of site, burying it in a landfill, dumping in the ocean, or a convenient river or lake, or burning. Agricultural Weighing Applications Agricultural weighing applications are widespread. Crops must be fertilized in a controlled manner. Too much fertilizer is wasteful, and can do more harm than good. Monitoring fertilizer usage may be accomplished by weight. Mixing various ingredients that are incorporated into the fertilizer can also require platform scales or floor scales. Measuring the harvested product also often requires weighing scales. Industrial Weighing Scales Used in Zoo Operations for Animals Zoo animals provide a great deal of enjoyment to visitors. Throughout the United States, and throughout the world, millions of children and adults are provided the opportunity to observe thousand of different kinds of animals. Quite often, this will be the only chance people will ever have to become familiar with these animals. Systems Furniture adds Flexibility to Training Centers Employee training centers, like office “hotels,” can test the quality of systems furniture. These centers are put to heavy use especially in firms where advancements in technology, products or services require regular training sessions to keep staff updated and able to efficiently interact with customers. A Smart Approach to Modular Office Systems Corporate relocations provide opportunities for facility managers to take lessons from the past and apply them to fitting out the new workplace. “Such was the case when a world-leading power systems provider relocated to a new facility to accommodate executive, legal, accounting, sales, technical assistance, customer relations and administration support personnel,” says Mark Bassil, vice president and co-founder of MAiSPACE, a Mt. Olive, NJ, based manufacturer of modular office furniture systems. “The move gave this company an opportunity to design offices reflecting the realities of today’s workplace.
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