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Pallet Floor Scales: How to Choose the Right Scale for Your Needs

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Scales designed for warehouses and industrial facilities have a range of unique capabilities. First, floor scales – which are often called pallet scales or warehouse scales – have high capacities. Floor scales typically have weight ranges between 1,000-30,000 pounds, with most averaging about 5,000 pounds. Secondly, these scales have much larger bases, about 48 inches by 48 inches on average.

Floor Scale - Heavy Items
Floor Scale – Heavy Items

Floor scales are used in a number of different applications. In warehouses, they are used to weight pallets. In general, a scale with a limit of 5,000 pounds and a base of 4 feet by 4 feet would suffice for weighing pallets. Plus, these high-capacity scales are used for shipping – to weigh large parcels; for warehouse inventory – allowing users to weigh parts, rather than count them; and in some cases, for weighing livestock. For livestock, there is a specific type of floor scale, called an animal scale, that is typically used.

Understanding Floor Scale Load Limits

The load capacity of your scale is one of the most important determining factors to consider. Typically, loads are offered in kilograms or pounds. For example, 3,000 and 5,000 kg loads are very common for scales. This would translate to about 6,500 or 11,000 pounds. In general, pallet scales average about 5,000 pounds, while there are 30,000+ pound scales available.

Secondly, scales are often marked with load capacity, as well as an incremental figure. For example, you might see a floor scale marked as 5,000 lbs x 5 lbs. This refers to the increments that the scale measures in. Thus, when weighing an object on this scale, measurements would be delivered in 5-pound increments, starting at 5, and then 10, and then 15, up to 5,000 pounds. Increments can be very precise, as little as one-half pound or lower.

Floor Scale
Floor Scale

Choosing the Right Platform

Another consideration is the size of the scale’s base or platform. Pallet scales typically measure about 4 feet by 4 feet, but there are many different types available. For example, Deelat’s 5,000kg scale has a 2-meterX1.5-meter base (or about 6.5 feet by 5 feet). In general, the size of the scale that you need is determined by the application. For example, measurements are most precise if the object that is being weighed fits entirely on the scale’s platform. Standard pallets measure about 40 inches by 48 inches, and thus, a 48-inch X 48-inch (4ftX4ft) scale is often the best.

It’s also important to recognize the platform’s support system. Often, scales are built with supports that resemble I-beams that can withstand the scale’s load capacity. Scales may have legs, but these scales are typically not as sturdy as those with the I-beam supports.

Types of Scales

There are many different types of floor scales, and often, they’re differentiated by their load capacity and the size of their platforms. A few different types include:

  • Bench scales: These are the lowest capacity floor scale, and they’re ideal for weighing objects that are above standard scale limits but that are far below the load capacity of pallet scales. These scales have much smaller platforms, and typical load limits are about 750 pounds maximum.
  • Platform Scales: Platform scales are a type of floor scale. The biggest difference is that platform scales are much more portable, while floor scales are often designed to be installed in a stationary position. Platform scales also have slightly lower capacities up to about 2,500 pounds.
  • Livestock Scales: Animal scales are specially designed floor scales. Often, they have a caging system to keep the animal in place during weighing.
  • Truck/Vehicle scales: These are the highest capacity floor scale, and they are designed to accommodate vehicles. Their load capacities range up to 50,000 pounds or more.

Shop for floor scales on Deelat.com. We offer a range of floor scales with varying capacities and platform sizes. Our scales are available at lowest prices online, and they’re built to the highest quality standards.

Impulse Bag Sealers: Uses and Functionalities

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There are a number of industrial bag sealers available, but they all serve a similar function. Bag sealers use heat to fuse and seal plastic bags and other plastic materials. Two of the most common types are impulse bag sealers and direct heat bag sealers.

Impulse sealers are generally either hand- or foot-powered, and when the jaws are closed via a lever or foot pedal, they deliver an electrical pulse of heat through the heating element, which fuses and seals the bag. The heating element is only activated when the jaws are closed. Direct heat sealers, on the other hand, deliver constant heat to the heating element.

Deelat Foot Pedal Bag Sealer
Deelat Foot Pedal Bag Sealer

There are distinct advantages to using impulse sealers. First, they’re safer than direct heat sealers. Because no component is constantly hot, impulse sealers decrease the risk for operator burns and overheating. Additionally, they require no warmup time, and they’re able to seal bags in a few seconds. Pedal bag sealers also have the added benefit of leaving the operator’s hands free, which can speed up the sealing process. Impulse sealers have many uses, and they’re commonly used in food packaging and manufacturing plants for sealing purposes.

Choosing the Right Industrial Bag Sealer

When choosing a heat-sealer, you should first consider the type of material that is being sealed. For instance, impulse sealers provide a lower heat, and thus, they’re commonly used for more delicate plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene. Other factors to consider are the material’s thickness and width. Higher end bag sealers are available for materials that are up to 20 millimeters thick, while more basic sealers generally fuse materials up to 5 millimeters in thickness.

Here are a few points to consider when shopping for a bag sealer:

  • Maximum Seal Width: The heating element of your bag sealer is a certain length. Be sure that it can handle the width of the bag that you’ll seal, and it’s helpful to leave some extra space. For instance, if the width of the bag is 18 inches, you should choose a sealer with a maximum width of 18.5 inches or more, to provide leeway.
  • Maximum Seal Thickness: Bag sealers are rated for the material thickness that they can handle. Common measures include 3mm, 5mm, 8mm and 10mm, all the way up to 20mm or more. Choose a sealer that can handle the material that will be processed.
  • Type of Heating Element: There are two common types of heating elements in impulse sealers: Round wires and flat wires. Commonly, these components are interchangeable. The difference is that round wires leave no seam, the seal is very thin. Flat wires, on the other hand, create seals that are 2mm or greater in thickness. Plus, round wire sealers also tend to cut the material, during the sealing process.
  • Cutting Functionalities: Many impulse sealers have the ability to cut the bag as they seal. Yet, you should consider how you want the bag to be cut. Some leave additional material above the seal, while others cut away all material up to the seal. Additionally, there are bag sealers that use a sliding cutter, which can slow down production.

Shop for industrial bag sealing products on Deelat.com. We offer a 110-volt, foot-powered impulse sealer that’s capable of sealing materials up to 4mm thick and that are 18.5 inches wide.

Digital Lux Meters: Types, Specifications, and Common Uses

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Measuring the intensity of light is important in a range of industries. For instance, art museums seek to find an optimal range of lighting to illuminate a painting without damaging the artwork. Emergency exit signs also need to be clearly visible with the right light intensity.

Digital lux meters are specialized tools that measure light intensity. These meters closely match the amount of light that is perceived by the eye and account for the color sensitives of the eye. For example, the eye perceives a range of light colors, and some are more intense. The lux meter gauges intensity based on what the eye sees, and can determine the optimal lighting in a classroom, office, outdoors, in photography, and anywhere light is cast.

Light intensity is measured in luminous flux (lx), and there are a broad range of lux ratings. In a darkened environment, the intensity might be .01 lx, while direct sunlight achieves an intensity of 100,000 lx or more. Digital lux meters enable users to quickly and accurately gauge this intensity, accounting for the type of light and the color of light.

Benetech Digital Lux Meter GM1010
Benetech Digital Lux Meter GM1010

Digital Lux Meter Parts and Configuration

Lux meters are available in digital and analog versions, and they both contain similar elements. Each lux meter has a built-in photodetector, which is attached to a handheld readout screen. The biggest difference is that the readout screen for a digital lux meter is an LCD display, compared to an analog dial.

The photodetector can be fixed or articulated from the readout screen, or it can be tethered to the screen, and this is what gauges the brightness of a light source. These sensors are generally made of two types of materials, including silicone and selenium. Silicone is best for measuring a broad range of intensities, while selenium-based sensors don’t provide accurate measurements for low-intensity light. For a proper read-out the photodetector is placed perpendicular to a light source, and the intensity is measured quickly and displayed on the screen. These light meters feature a few common specifications:

  • Range: This is the range of intensity the meter measures. For instance, many are capable of measuring broad ranges of intensity, from 0-200,000 lux, like the BENETECH GM1010. The readout box also usually has a few different range settings, which you can select based on the intensity of the light.
  • Accuracy: Lux meters have an accuracy range, with the most precise at about 3%. In addition, the ranges may change based on light intensity. For instance, the accuracy may drop for high-intensity light.
  • Common Features: Automatic On/Off, Cosine correction, auto calibration

Common Applications for Digital Lux Meters

Digital light meters are used by a wide range of professionals, including electricians and photographers, for accurate lighting measurements. For instance, an electrician uses a lux meter to determine light output, enabling output to be tailored to an environment’s needs. They are used in a variety of settings:

  • Interior Lighting: Electricians and building code professionals measure the lighting in interior spaces with lux meters. Each environment requires a specific intensity. For instance, in an office or school, light intensity should enable students or employees to work effectively without straining their eyes. Other facilities like production plans and hospitals require specialized lighting, and the digital lux meter makes it possible to ensure that.

    Using a Lux Meter
    Using a Lux Meter
  • Outdoor Lighting: Parking lots and roadways are two common examples of outdoor environments that require certain intensities. For instance, in both of these situations, the area should be well-lit but not over-intense, as that would distract drivers.
  • Lighted Signage: Emergency exit signs must be illuminated so that they can be seen in a variety of conditions. Digital lux meters are often used to measure and ensure the intensity is up to code.
  • Lighting Displays: Art galleries and museums require optimized lighting – not too intense as to damage the artifacts, yet illuminated enough for easy viewing.
  • Photography: Photographers commonly use light sensors in the studio and on location to gauge light intensity, enabling them to adjust camera settings for proper exposure.

Shop for digital lux meters on Deelat.com. We offer a high-quality Benetech G1010 digital lux meter, which features quality construction and an affordable price point.

 

Fly Traps and Fly Catchers: Types and Uses for Insect Control

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Spring and summer are fly season throughout North America, and during the year’s warmer months, flies can become problematic pests in homes, barns, workplaces and gardens. So what can you do to control flies at home or work?

A Typical Fly
A Typical Fly

One effective method for pest control is a fly trap or fly catcher. Fly traps are convenient, low-cost devices that can be used in a variety of locations to control problem insects. Often, they use bait – whether a chemical scented bait or electronically – which lure flies into the trap. Today’s traps are more sophisticated and hygienic than those sticky, hanging paper traps you might remember from your grandpa’s barn. In fact, you can choose a number of devices, from electronic indoor/outdoor fly traps and easy-to-hide plastic bait stations, to discrete hanging traps and bottle fly catchers.

But which type of trap is right for your home, barn or workplace? Some devices are created to be used in home, because they employ non-toxic, non-smelling bait and are built with concealed stations. Other traps are designed for industrial – they’re made to catch flies fast and efficiently, yet may not be the most attractive.

Deelat Electric Fly Catcher
Deelat Electric Fly Catcher

Things to Consider When Choosing a Fly Trap

The type of fly trap you use depends on the location you’re targeting the pest. For instance, indoor locations, whether in the home or at the office, require traps that are designed to be used indoors, while indoor/outdoor traps should be used in barns and commercial properties. Here are a few things to consider:

  • Type of Bait: Many fly catchers use scented baits to attract flies into the trap. Some of these traps may have strong odors, and in these cases, the traps should be used for outdoor applications. Also, fly trap bait is often chemical, and therefore, you should find a trap that is designed to protect users from coming in contact with the bait. This is especially important in areas where people are more likely to come into contact with the trap, like homes where small children or pets are present.

    Deelat Bait Station Fly Catcher
    Deelat Bait Station Fly Catcher


  • Concealability: Many traps are designed to blend into their surroundings and be as discrete as possible. For example, fly bait stations are made of a sturdy plastic, and the pests enters into an enclosed house. Thus, once the insect enters the trap, the flies aren’t visible to people passing by. That makes more concealable traps ideal for indoor applications. In outdoor locations like barns or industrial facilities, concealability isn’t usually as much of a factor.3
  • Location of Use: Often, traps are designed to be used in a certain location, whether a windowsill or area a door jamb. For instance, bait stations and bottle traps can be placed near problem areas like windows, while hanging traps are designed to be hung in open air near the problem locations. Plus, be sure to choose a trap that is designed for indoor or outdoor use, depending on where you’ll be putting it.
  • Electronic vs. Baited Traps: Today, electronic traps are becoming more common, and they’re just as cost-effective as baited traps. Electronic traps use lights and suction systems to lure pests into the trap. The biggest difference is cost. Baited traps usually cost a few dollars per trap, while top-of-the-line electronic traps can cost $50 or more. Plus, electronic traps may not be suited for outdoor locations, where weather extremes can cause malfunctions.

Shop an assortment of fly traps and fly catchers on Deelat.com. We have electronic fly catchers, as well as some of the most effective baited fly traps on the market. Here, you’ll find some of the best prices on the web – we guarantee it.