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Platform scales are widely used to accurately weigh and measure a wide variety of materials and products. For many businesses, they are an important part of the production and quality assurance process. Their use is common in many industries including the pharmaceutical, food, cattle, shipping and warehousing industries. When choosing a device, it is very important to take into consideration the quantity and size of the materials that will be measured. The devices range in size from small laboratory devices to huge truck scales for use in the trucking and shipping industries. In choosing a device, consideration must be given to the average weight of the items that will be measured. Other considerations are the volume and bulk of the items. Another important factor is the resolution, or weighing accuracy, of a device. Devices with a higher resolution can produce measurements with more decimal places than low resolution devices. It is vital in certain industries, such as the food, pharmaceutical and laboratory industries to be able to produce measurements to the nearest thousandth of a gram. In other industries, such as the shipping, warehousing and livestock industries, this level of accuracy is not as important. A device must be calibrated before being used. Test weights are available in varying sizes and weights that can be used to ensure that a scale is set correctly in order to produce accurate measurements. These test weights meet very high standards, and they can be used for the life of the scale. Since their invention in 1830 by Thaddeus Fairbanks, platform scales have evolved to meet the ever increasing demands of our modern society. Refinements are continually being made to increase the reliability and accuracy of these devices. It is important to carefully research the needs of an industry in order to choose the scale that is most appropriate. About the Author: Floor Scales Direct offers a wide selection of reliable platform scales products. (http://www.floorscalesdirect.com/)
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