SMALL CHANGES BIG RESULTS

A customer had an existing PLC based 2 Pale Filler that was running off of 2 obsolete indicators. With no available parts for the equipment, if one of the scales failed the whole system would shut down.

Advance is able to duplicate the existing sequence of operations with today’s technology. Advance completed the install during a scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime. A set of the new ZM305 indicators were programmed to match the old indicator’s’ functionality. This hardware upgrade also allow our customer to expand or change their operation easily when needed, giving them the flexibility required in today’s economy.

An added benefit is with Advance’s 24 hour emergency service, a replacement indicator can be up and running after a simple program download and calibration.

For more information on how Advance can help you upgrade obsolete equipment click the link.

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We are proud to announce that we are now authorized service representatives for Hardy Process Solutions, a Roper Technologies company.

With continued supply chain issues and long lead times, are you prepared if your equipment were to break down

What’s your back up plan if your scale breaks down….

1. Invest in an additional scale to continue operations in an emergency.
2. Keep stock of parts that are commonly replaced such as Load Cells, Indicators, and Junction Boxes
3. Have a preventative maintenance program in place. It’s Important to keep the equipment routinely checked to avoid downtime

Advance Scale has several good, used truck scales in stock for quick delivery, Some scales are only two years old. We also have a selection of used scale houses in stock. All our used scales and scale houses are available for inspection. If you are looking for reliability and a great price.

Some surplus scales available.

• Fairbanks -70×10 – Multi Deck Truck Scale
• Emery – 60×10 Emery Roadway with guide rails
• Emery – 60×10 Emery Roadway
• Southwest – 70×10 Sidewinder Side Rail Scale

Please call us today at 888-447-2253

Advance Scale offers both Rubber & Metal Tees for installation around truck scales. Tees help reduce debris build up causing weight issues from getting bound in the ends of the scale, causing errors in weighing.

Pricing on the Rubber and Metal Tees.

• Rubber Tee’s are $70.00 (10 ft) and $75.00 (11 ft) + tax & shipping
• Metal Tee’s are $595.00 for a set of 2 (10 ft or 11 ft) + tax & shipping

Industrial scale cleaning of truck scales is one of our specialties.  Help protect your scale & place your order today !

Your scale’s Ingress Protection (IP) rating is key since it will tell you exactly what it will protect against. An IP rating is used to define the levels of sealing effectiveness against moisture, dirt and other foreign bodies on electrical enclosures. These ratings will specifically indicate how much resistance there is to water and water pressure, which makes scales with a higher IP rating ideal for washdown environments. They are available as bench, floor and retail scales.

When scales require frequent cleaning there is also a lot of handling of the scale itself. Regardless of what type of scale (floor scale in a pit, above ground, or axle weighing scales), all should be frequently maintained by going
through a thorough washdown and cleanout process, especially any scales that are weighing food. Maintaining hygiene and compliance is crucial to day-to-day efficiency when producing high quality products.

HOW MUCH YOUR SCALE CAN HANDLE

As many processes and technologies have evolved through the years, maintaining scales is no different. Servicing and cleaning floor scales the traditional way no longer works for creating an efficient and safe environment for technicians. The traditional method consisted of a thick piece of tread plate welded to structural channel that needed lifted to clean underneath, which was not an easy task. Before, a technician had to lift the scale every time to get a thorough cleaning. In fact, the technician would many times need a crane to lift the entire scale out of the pit. This is also a safety concern because the technician would have to clean under the scale while it was hanging above. If the load weighments consisted of food products, the technician would have to clean and sanitize on a regular schedule meaning this process would need to be completed as regularly as once a month.

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World Trade Center Enhanced Security with AX900TM Axle Scales 

The World Trade Center (WTC) campus in New York City has a comprehensive vehicle security perimeter for vehicle screening. To protect the infrastructure and buildings onsite and in the surrounding areas, vehicle weighing capabilities at entry points are necessary to screen vehicles for overweight irregularities that could indicate the presence of dangerous material on board. 

Having vehicle weight data is an important part of the enhanced security systems in operation for One WTC and the entire WTC campus. -PANYNJ 

Infrastructure firm AECOM selected Intercomp to supply vehicle scales due to their experience manufacturing scales for transportation, security, and enforcement purposes. Partnered with Advance Scale of NJ for installation and calibration, the installations took under two weeks, satisfying demanding WTC work restrictions. The in-ground AX900TM scales can stand up to harsh year-round environments experienced in New York City. 

To detect and monitor weights for security purposes, three separate entry points incorporate four Intercomp platform scales per lane in areas between the safety barriers. Six lanes from Washington Street, West Broadway, and Trinity Place secure access to the WTC campus, screening passenger vehicles, tourist buses, and delivery trucks. Monitoring software displays the weights of axles, axle groups, and Gross Vehicle Weights (GVW) for security operators to view inside an adjacent control room. 

NTEP certified with an accuracy of ±0.1%, the AX900TM Axle Scales utilize hermetically-sealed, shear beam load cells to precisely weigh vehicles for axle and GVW. The scales are used by some states for legal commercial vehicle weight enforcement efforts, border security, and by commercial organizations weighing inbound and outbound vehicles for inventory control and facility security at fixed sites. Capable of being transported and deployed to different locations, or mounted in frames installed in the pavement (as done at the WTC), the AX900TM scales provide proven accuracy for a variety of applications. 

Intercomp is proud to have its scales as part of the security systems in place for protecting the World Trade Center campus in New York City. 

To learn more about the AX900TM Axle Scales, visit intercompcompany.com/its-enforcement-scales/portable-static-scales/ax900 

To learn more about Advance Scale: advancescale.com/aboutadvance/ 

The entrances to the WTC complex incorporate AX900TM scales for determining vehicle weights. 

The AX900TM Axle Scales are installed in frames and available for 24/7 weight monitoring at multiple sites. 

Each lane reports vehicle weights for security personnel to monitor for dangerous goods. 

Truck Scale Kiosks are a Solution for Social Distancing due to COVID-19.

Advance Scale can help you successfully create social distancing by installing a ticketing kiosk for your truck scale. With this method, you can avoid contact between the weighmaster and driver, as there is no passing of paperwork or social interaction.

All of our kiosks can be integrated into existing truck scales and software and print legal scale tickets that meet government requirements for the Department of Weights and Measures.  Advance Scale also provides optional intercom systems for the customer and weighmaster communication.

If you are in need of a scale service or Install, please know that we will require the following:

• No more than 2 people, at least 6 feet away from the scale, while our tech is working.
• Maintain social distancing with any escorts that you require.
• Disclosure of any known exposure risks at your business, prior to our arrival.
• We have technology options to help you, our customers, through apps like Zoom, Whatsapp video, Skype and Facetime for our Account Management team.