Michelli Weighing & Measurement Blog

In-motion checkweighers are often used in production lines, where they are incorporated into weighing systems to create an automated quality assurance process. Learn how weight can be used in quality assurance, and how weighing systems help increase efficiency & maximize productivity.

When it comes to truck scales, most manufacturers produce a quality scale weighbridge with a lot of steel, that will last for years … and all boast that they are the strongest, toughest and longest lasting one available. In a market with so many options, how can you actually determine who backs up that statement? The simplest way to do this is to determine who uses the most steel to construct the scale. To do this, we simply determine the weight.

It’s always best to work with a professional to determine the best type of equipment for your application. Websites are great for commodities, but not for equipment that contributes to pricing, quality or other product attributes. Online purchases could actually lead to a much higher price tag than anticipated after figuring in set up costs, replacement parts, or repairs. Here are some factors to consider before clicking “Add to Cart”.

A torque multiplier enables users to apply greater torque without requiring any additional strain on the operator. The use of torque multipliers can increase productivity & efficiency by greatly reducing the amount of effort required to get fasteners to tighten or loosen.

Whether you’re in manufacturing or maintenance, the most important attributes your torque wrench should have are quality and reliability. And the best way to be sure the wrench you’re investing in will hold up on the line is to choose the right torque wrench technology. Let’s examine click wrenches vs. cam-over wrenches to help you select the correct Mountz torque wrench.

The type of micrometer anvil required depends on the object being measured, much in the same way that different micrometers are used to measure different aspects. We won’t cover all types of micrometer anvils in this post, but let’s take a closer look at a few.