Employee Spotlight: Jacob Cook
Name: Jacob Cook Position: VP of Sales Interview: How long have you been a Weigh-Tec Employee? I have been with Weigh Tec as a fulltime employee since 2008. Starting out as a technician performing truck scale calibrations and inspections. I now am VP of Sales and oversee many different projects utilizing heavy capacity weighing systems such as […]
Beat the Sleet: How to Protect Truck Scales from Snow
With the cold weather coming in, we wanted to help out our customers in the north by showing them how to beat the sleet and keep their truck scales working smoothly during the harsh weather conditions the winter brings on. Just like any tool or implement that generates revenue for your enterprise, a high-quality truck […]
Types of Rail Scales
What Type of Rail Scale do you Need? The first question you need to answer when determining what type of rail scale to purchase is: Do I need a Legal for Trade rail scale? If you plan to sell a product using the weight readout from your rail scale, the answer is always going to be […]
Truck Scale System Accessories
Accessories Quality truck scale accessories increase efficiencies and optimize the flow of trucks in and out of your plant. Knowing which accessories will compliment your current operations can help you better select an overall truck scale system and manufacturer. Refer to your site planning flow map to see where an accessory can speed up processes […]
Simplifying Truck Scale Installation
When investing in a new truck scale, you want to know that not only will it stand up to your weighing needs for a generation or more, but it should be easy to install. Details from the way modules are stacked for shipping to hardware packaging should be carefully considered by the manufacturer to ensure […]
What Impacts the Price of a Truck Scale?
When purchasing a large piece of equipment, such as a truck scale, it can be hard to look past the price tag. However, to ensure you are investing in quality equipment that will last your business a generation or more, it is important to understand the factors impacting the total purchase price. Elements such as […]
Factors that Increase Truck Scale Durability
Once you understand truck scale basics, including foundation and deck types, it’s important to understand the specific elements that increase truck scale durability. Elements such as load cell housing, steel content, and deck type all influence the truck scale’s lifespan. Understanding the pros and cons of every design feature can help you make an informed decision […]
Who’s Behind You Truck Scale?
A truck scale could be designed with the most advanced features available but without expert manufacturing, those features will only last so long. A high-quality truck scale must be manufactured by specially trained personnel and installed by experienced technicians. When preparing to make an investment as significant as a truck scale for sale, it is […]
Truck Scale Quality and Protection
There are a variety of options in the truck scale market today and, to the casual observer, initial acquisition price may be the only differentiator. However, manufacturers promising great bargains are able to do so only because they’ve cut corners at some stage of the process—design, materials, components, finish, or all of the above. While the price may […]
Employee Spotlight: Lee McCormick
Name: Lee McCormick Position: Service Manager Interview: How long have you been a Weigh-Tec Employee? I have been with Weigh-Tec for 1yr. 3mo What is your favorite thing about working at Weigh-Tec? My favorite thing about Weigh-Tec is the family values of the company and the dedication to taking care of our customers. What are your hobbies […]