Friday, November 19, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Totalcomp TSP51 Single Point Load Cell - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Replacement for Sensortronics Model 60051. Mounting screws are 1/4- 28 UNF(fine) with 3/4” spacing on both top and bottom. 2 mv/v, 0.03% nonlinearity, 380/350 ohms, 10 ft 4 cond cable, stainless steel, IP67.

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*NEW PRODUCT* HBM JRT Canister Torsion Ring Transducer - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Robust alloy steel construction. Low profile rocker pin load introduction. Corrosive resistant, environmentally sealed. JRT is a high capacity, low profile torsion ring type load cell. 2 mv/v, 750/700 ohm, 35 ft cable. NTEP 91-036A1 Class III L. FM Approved.

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Thursday, October 21, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* RADWAG PUE 7 Measuring Indicator - Totalcomp Scales & Components

PUE 7: Indicators are intended for building industrial scales. Plastic housing for rack installations. 5.7” color display, touch panel and membrane keypad. Counting pieces with labeling. Dosage with recipes. KTP (CPG) for pre-packages. Two proximity detectors with programmable functionality installed. Two platforms can be connected to the indicator. PUE 7 supports 1 weighing platform in standard version. Ports for barcode scanners, receipt and label printers, transponder card and readers and typical PC equipment. Window CE 6.0 operating system. Two proximity sensors. IP54. 230VAC.

PUE 7P: Indicators are intended for building industrial scales. Stainless steel housing for rack installations. 5.7” color display, touch panel and membrane keypad. Counting pieces with labeling. Dosage with recipes. KTP (CPG) for pre-packages. Two proximity detectors with programmable functionality installed. Four platforms can be connected to the indicator. PUE 7 supports 1 weighing platform in standard version. Ports for barcode scanners, receipt and label printers, transponder card and readers and typical PC equipment. Window CE 6.0 operating system. Front IP66/67, whole IP32. 15VDC

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*NEW PRODUCT* RADWAG WLC/R Industrial Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel weighing platform. Backlit LCD display. Designed for fast and precise mass determination in laboratory and industrial conditions. WLC can be used in areas with no access to mains (230V), as their standard equipment they include internal rechargeable batteries. Applications for: Counting pieces, Checkweighing, Animal weighing, Percentage, Caps lock of max indication, Measurement in Newton. WLC have the possibility of weighing loads outside weighing platform, under hook weighing. Loads are hung under the instrument, an alternative for weighing loads with non-standard dimensions and shapes. RS232 output. IP43. 230 VAC.

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Wednesday, October 6, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Totalcomp TRWS Digital Indicator - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel. Digital weight indicator with backlit LCD display. 6 mechanical switch keys. Applications for: Check Weighing, Accumulation, Over/Under, Animal Weighing. Units for: lb, kg, g, oz, tj, hj. Internal counts: 600,000. Rechargeable battery provide up to 35 hours of continuous use. IP67 waterproof housing RS232 serial port. AC adapter.

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*NEW PRODUCT* Totalcomp TBT Scale Base - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Mild steel and stainless steel base. Stainless steel pan. Adjustable rubber feet. Bubble level. Overload stops. 3m load cell cable. Stainless steel base has stainless steel load cell. Aluminum base has aluminum load cell. 2 mv/v, 0.02% total error, 400/350 ohms, C3 IP67 for stainless steel, IP65 for mild steel bases.

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Thursday, September 23, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Transcell Technology TI-1680 Digital Indicator - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel. Large easy to read LCD display. Applications are Piece Counting, Remote Display, Peak Hold, Checkweighing, Batching, Accumulation, Self diagnosis. Gross/Net/Tare print ticket mode with 6 digit ID number. Two full duplex RS232 serial port. Internal power supply. Custom unit. 2.0, full speed, peripheral USB port. Heavy duty swivel mounting stand. NEMA 4x, IP65. 240 VAC. NTEP pending.

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*NEW PRODUCT* RADWAG WLC/K Industrial Analytical Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel weighing platform. Backlit LCD display. Designed for fast and precise mass determination in laboratory and industrial conditions. WLC can be used in areas with no access to mains (120 VAC power), as their standard equipment they include internal rechargeable batteries. Applications for: Counting Pieces, Checkweighing, Animal Weighing, Percentage, Caps lock of max indication, Measurement in Newton. WLC/A2 have the possibility of weighing loads outside weighing platform, under hook weighing. Loads are hung under the instrument, an alternative for weighing loads with non-standard dimensions and shapes. RS232 output. IP43. 120 VAC.

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Tuesday, September 21, 2010

*NEW* 2011 Totalcomp Scales & Balances Catalog

The new 2011 Totalcomp Scales & Balances Catalog is in! Get your copy today!

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*NEW PRODUCT* Ohaus Valor Xtreme 3000 Portion Control Scale - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel. Chemical resistant removable weighing pan. Large 7 segment, 6 digit, easy to read backlit display. Applications for: Percentage Weighing, Specific Gravity Determination. Indicators for: Center of Zero, Stability, Over/Under load, Weighing Unit, Battery Status. Weighing Units are: lb, decimal or fractional oz, lb:oz, fluid oz (of water), kg, g. Digital external calibration. Integrated level bubble and adjustable feet. Selectable power up unit. SmartText Software. NEMA 4X/IP65 housing. 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

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Monday, August 23, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Mark-10 5 Series Force Gauge - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Series 5 advanced digital force gauges are designed for tension and compression force testing. Reversible housing allows the gauge to be handheld or mounted to a test stand. Large backlit graphics LCD display. 5 selectable units of measure: lbF, ozF, kgF, N, kN, mN (depending on model). Keys are: ENTER, ON, UNITS/DIRECTION, DATA/DELETE, ZERO, MENU/ESCAPE, MODE. Data can be transferred to a PC or other data collector via USB, RS232, Mitutoyo (Digimatic), or analog outputs. High speed 7,000 Hz peak sampling rate. 1,000 point data memory with statistics and outputs. Live load bar with set point markers. Programmable set points, with alarms and outputs. Peak readings and set points always displayed. Averaging mode calculates average readings over time. External trigger mode for switch contact testing or remotely stopping display update. Configurable audio alarms and key tones. Password protection, configurable for individual keys and calibration. Included items: Carrying case with chisel, cone, V-groove, hook, flat, extension rod, universal voltage AC adapter, battery, quick start guide, USB cable, resource CD and NIST traceable certificate of calibration with data. 3 years warranty.

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*NEW PRODUCT* RADWAG XA Analytical Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Measurement reliability and accuracy is assured by internal calibration triggered by time flow or temperature conditions. Balances are equipped with spacious weighing chamber with automatically open side glass doors. 5.7" touch screen color graphic display. Infrared proximity sensors for: PRINT, TARE, Opening weighing chambers, Sensors' sensitivity adjustment. Data exchange through USB storage devices for: export weighing data, export/import databases, export/import balance settings, exchanging data between balances. Counting pieces, filling, animal weighing, density determination, check weighing, percentage. Statistics. Formulation. Air Buoyancy correction. Under hook weighing. GLP procedures. Infrared sensors. Comparative weighing. Pipette calibration. Communication interfaces: Ethernet, RS232, (2) USB ports, (2) in/out. 230 VAC. 27"W x 16"D x 19"H.

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*NEW PRODUCT* RADWAG WLC Topload Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel. Fast and precise mass determination in laboratory and industrial conditions. Excellent in areas with no access to mains. Backlit LCD display. Counting pieces. Density determination. Checkweighing and percentage. GLP procedures. Peak hold. Internal accumulator. Automatic internal calibration. Series A1 and A2 have the option of weighing loads outside the weighing platform (under hook weighing). Includes internal rechargeable battery and RS232 output.

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*NEW PRODUCT* RADWAG WLY Industrial Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Simple operation and maximum automation of the weighing process. 5.7" color touch screen panel. Counting pieces, filling, animal weighing, check weighing, density determination, percentage, statistics, formulation. Under-hook weighing. GLP procedures. Infrared proximity sensors. Detachable indicator. Data exchange through USB storage devices. Communication interfaces: Ethernet, (2) USB ports, RS232.

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*NEW PRODUCT* RADWAG WTB Topload Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel. Fast and precise mass determination in laboratory conditions. Excellent in areas where no power is accessible. Backlit LCD display. Includes internal rechargeable battery and RS232 output.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Salter Brecknell RD-65 Remote Display - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Highly durable. Powder coated mild steel enclosure, IP56, with wall mount swivel bracket or easy to install hanging rings. adjustable sunvisor included. Double row, ultra bright large 5", 6 digit LED display visible up to 150 ft. Displays up to 999,999 or down to 999,999. Annunciators: kg, lb, g, n. Serial ports for RS-232, RS-485 or current loop with selection to five protocols. Three data formats and 8 types of baud rates; 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 baud. 120VAC, 60Hz.

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*NEW PRODUCT* Zebra GK & GX Printer - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Best in class speed and performance. From the basic GK model to the feature rich GX model, the G-Series printers are reliable, durable and flexible to fit almost any low to mid-volume printing application and budget. Providing ease of use, the G-Series and GX models are reliable desktop printing solutions that are always a perfect fit. Both GK and GX models are equipped with EPL and ZPL programming languages, you can switch between languages depending on desired label format.

GK: The Zebra GK model is your best value in basic desktop thermal printer. It's enhanced performance delivers fast print speeds of up to 5 inches per second and fast first label out. USB and serial connectivity interfaces come standard, or use the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server option for distributed printing.

GX: The Zebra GX model is the best in class with the widest range of features in a desktop thermal printer. It delivers even faster first label out and, at 6 inches per second. Offers the fastest desktop printer speed on the market. More connectivity choices; USB/serial/parallel, 10/100 Ethernet and wireless, ensure easy system integration. An LCD panel, included with wireless options, displays prompts and wireless status.

Label width 0.75" to 4.25." Max print width 4.09." Print speed 5"/sec.

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*NEW PRODUCT* Ohaus SPJ Jewelry Scale - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel platform. Adjustable feet and level bubble. High contrast LCD display. Jewelry weighing modes that include g, ct, oz, dwt, tical, tola, grain, ozt, 3 tael unites - Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan. Application modes include weighing, parts counting, automatic sample recalibration. Calibration mass included. Battery and AC operation. RS232 output option. AC adapter included.

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*NEW PRODUCT* Ohaus TAJ Jewelry Scale - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel platform. Adjustable feet and level bubble. Backlit LCD display. Jewelry weighing modes that include g, ct, oz, dwt, tical, tola, lb, grain, kg, ozt, 3 tael unites - Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan. Application modes include weighing, parts counting, automatic sample recalibration. Calibration mass included. Battery and AC operation. RS232 output option. AC adapter included.

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*NEW PRODUCT* AND GF-G Topload Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Super Hybrid Sensor technology. External calibration. Bright VFD display. IP54 level splash proof/dust proof keyboard and display. Auto self checking. Interval time setting. Auto power on function. Display auto power off function. Weighing units: gram units. Auto re-zero function. One second response time. Data memory function. Standard WinCT software. Standard RS232 C. GLP/LIMS/ISO compliance. Underhook. Quick reference card. Large square weighing pan. Front air bubble leveling. 11VAC adapter. 8.27W x 12.48D x 3.39H. 5 year warranty. Canada AM5587

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Ohaus D500M Mechanical Beam Scale - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Versatile, adaptable to in-plant, receiving, commercial and general weighing applications. Constructed of fabricated carbon steel and designed for accuracy and long life. Die cast dual side flat beam with a shadow- proof poise, providing quick reading under most lighting conditions. A positive beam lock secures the indicator when the scale is not in use. Counterpoise weights allow for a scale capacities of up to 1000 pounds. Lightweight and easy to maneuver with low resistance, wear-resistant phenolic wheels. Platform size 19.25”W x 28.13”D. Overall size 50”W x 31.5”D x 7.3”H. NTEP 08-070 III 2,000 div

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*NEW PRODUCT* Cardinal 225 Navigator Digital Weighing Indicator - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless Steel. Full alpha keypad. 200 ID's with cross reference. 240 x 64 pixel monochrome graphics LCD with white LED backlight. Infrared Data Port allows remote operation with special software on a pocket PC. Multi-point calibration. Adjustable filtering. Consecutive numbering. Multi-interval. Multi-reports. Digital fill control. Electronic tally roll. 16 preset weight comparators. Units lb, kg, tn, t, g, oz, custom. Piece count. Checkweigher. 230 VAC. NTEP 01-011, III/IIIL, 10,000 div

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Monday, April 12, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* AND Weighing SW Bench/Floor Scale - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Stainless steel. IP69k, the highest level of dust and water proofing. Streamlined construction for easy cleaning of food processing residues. Capacitive keys for light touch operation. Bright, multicolored LED display with 5 level comparator lamps. Rugged and adjustable indicator bracket. Ultimate protection against condensation.

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*NEW PRODUCT* AND Weighing FZ-iWP Topload/Precision Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Compact Super Hybrid Sensor (SHS). Internal Calibration. Digital calibration. IP65 water proof/dust proof. Comparator function. SCF - Statistical Calculation Function. Weighing Units: g, lb, oz, lb:oz, ozt, ct, mom, dwt, GN, tl, tol, mes, pcs, %, MLT. Standard RS232C interface. Breeze Break 3.4" high. 5 year warranty.

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*NEW PRODUCT* AND Weighing FZ-i Topload/Precision Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Compact Super Hybrid Sensor (SHS). Internal Calibration. Digital calibration. Comparator function. SCF - Statistical Calculation Function. Weighing Units: g, lb, oz, lb:oz, ozt, ct, mom, dwt, GN, tl, tol, mes, pcs, %, MLT. Standard RS232C interface. Breeze Break 3.4" high. 5 year warranty.

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*NEW PRODUCT* Ohaus DLC5000 Crane Scale - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Rugged, all metal construction with anti-scrape screen. NEMA 4X/IP65 painted cast aluminum alloy housing, galvanized hook and shackle. Large easy to read 5 digit, 7 segment LED display for weight. 1 digit, 7 segment LED for ID number. Photocell activated LED brightness adjustment. 360 degree movement of workload. Displays current gross and net weight with 10 memories to store common tare weights. Modes for accumulation of total weights, peak weight and display hold, pre-set tare (with optional IR controller). User selectable: off, low, medium, high. 6V 7Ah rechargeable lead acid battery (battery charger included). 150 hours operation between charging. Overall size 21.2W x 10.6D x 12.2H. NTEP 09-059.

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*NEW PRODUCT* Ohaus DCR3000 Crane Scale - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Rugged, all metal construction with anti-scrape screen. NEMA 4X/IP65 painted cast aluminum alloy housing, galvanized hook and shackle. Large easy to read 5 digit, 7 segment LED display for weight. 1 digit, 7 segment LED for ID number. Photocell activated LED brightness adjustment. 360 degree movement of workload. Displays current gross and net weight with 10 memories to store common tare weights. Modes for accumulation of total weights, peak weight and display hold, pre-set tare (with optional IR controller). User selectable: off, low, medium, high. 6V 7Ah rechargeable lead acid battery (battery charger included). 150 hours operation between charging. Overall size 21.2W x 10.6D x 12.2H. NTEP 09-059 *(except for DCR2000).

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Thursday, March 4, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Cardinal 180 Digital Weighing Indicator - Totalcomp Scales & Components

304 stainless steel enclosure. Versatile mounting bracket for wall or desktop. 0.56” highly visible LED. Easy operation, 6 key keypad. On demand serial data. Continuous serial data. Serial connectivity for Output to One Label/Ticket Printer or PC. Cardinal Control Ticket/Label Printing Configuration. Remote display/keypad for other Cardinal indicators. NTEP 06-105A1 III/III L 5,000 div.

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Monday, February 8, 2010

Low Cost Bench Scale/Floor from Totalcomp Scales & Components

Totalcomp carries a variety of low cost Bench/Floor Scales from Doran, Pennsylvania, Tanita, CAS, Ohaus, Adam, Intercomp, AND, Cardinal, Detecto, Totalcomp, Transcell, and Acculab - http://shop.totalcomp.com/catalog/benchfloor-scales-c-455.html

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* Triple Pro Ohaus Mechanical Balance - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Ohaus Triple Pro Mechanical Balance from Totalcomp!

Accurate, dependable and truly best in class. Triple Pro offers the convenience of a toploading balance while allowing hands on experience through manipulation of the poises. Easy grip carrying handle is perfectly balanced for effortless movement. Convenient storage compartment for included attachment weight set. Two security features included to prevent theft, a security loop and Kensington lock (cables sold separately). Includes includes weight set and rod & clamp assembly for specific gravity determinations. 10 Year limited warranty.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

*NEW PRODUCT* T71P & T71XW 7000 Defender Ohaus Indicators - Totalcomp Scales & Components

T71P & T71XW 7000 Series Indicators from Totalcomp!

T71P: ABS plastic housing with internal rib reinforcements, reversible rear cover, backlit LCD weight display, checkweighing indication (green, yellow, red), membrane keypad with raised tactile keys. Built in bi-directional RS232 with manual/continuous/interval printing. External tare input. Hardware configuration lock-out switch. Internal universal power supply with line cord and battery power using (6) "C" cell batteries 100-240. VAC, 50-60 Hz.

T71XW: Stainless steel water resistant NEMA 4X/IP66 housing. Integral faceplates supports for easy servicing. Backlit LCD weight display. Checkweighing indication (green, yellow, red), membrane keypad with raised tactile keys. Built in bi-directional RS232 with manual/continuous/interval printing. External tare input. Hardware configuration lock-out switch. Internal universal power supply with hardwired cord. 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

ALCP Digital Equipment - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Advance Load Cell Protocol for Digital Weighing Devices

ALCP with powerful list of commands. Poll load cells in the order of their addresses.

PC and PLC ready. Monitor cell performance.

Daisy chain multiple units.

Smart filters with 2-levels for fast response and rock steady readings.

RS485 2-wire for optimum performance.


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Friday, January 15, 2010

TRC1 Totalcomp Canister Compression Load Cell - Totalcomp Scales & Components

Interchangeable with Flintec RC1 used in Fairbanks trucks scales. Alloy steel, rocker column, compression cell, sealed to IP67.

2 mv/v. 0.03% nonlinearity, 385/350 ohms, 50 ft 4 cond cable, nickel plated steel, IP67.


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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Open Letters to NCWM by Rudy Kolaci, President of Totalcomp (Letter 3 of 3)

Letter Three: NTEP is good for the scale industry.

The initial concept of NTEP was well founded and I support it. Prior to NTEP each of the (50) states had their own standards for Type Approval. The scale manufacturer had to get separate approval from each state to be able to sell legal for trade scales in that particular state. NTEP simplified that process and reduced it from (50) to (1).

That was a good cost savings and the consumer benefited because the lower overhead cost for simpler approval was passed on with lower prices for their weighing equipment.

The sealing of a Legal for Trade scale by a local Weights & Measures official was the confidence builder that both the consumer and merchant needed to be assured that the scale was accurate and neither of them would be cheated. To this day it is still the most important task of the government to make sure that scales are accurate. This can only be done with local testing.

So many things can go wrong that would make a scale weigh inaccurately. A few stones crushed in between a truck scale platform and the foundation coping. A build up of fat and grease in a poultry scale.

A scale that was accidentally dropped and became slightly bent. A scale that was overloaded and not recalibrated. The list can go on and on. The merchant that owns the scale wants to make sure that they are not being cheated and the weights & measures inspector will make sure the scale is accurate for both buyer and seller.

VCAP will not help to improve this condition. Nor will NTEP for load cells. They will simply add additional burdens to the scale manufacturer. This additional costs will be added on to the cost of the scale and the purchaser of the scale will pay more and get no benefit from the VCAP program nor from having NTEP for load cells. All the problems previously mentioned can still happen. VCAP and NTEP for load cells will still be a waste of time and money.

The local testing of scales by weights & measures officials should continue and be encouraged to expand to make sure that all Legal for Trade scales are sealed often to assure that both the consumer and merchant benefit from accurate weights.

Featured in the Weighing & Measurement magazine, December ‘09 issue.

Open Letters to NCWM by Rudy Kolaci, President of Totalcomp (Letter 2 of 3)

Letter Two: NTEP on load cells is not good for the scale industry.

NTEP, when applied to load cells, is a detriment to the scale industry. It will stifle innovation, new products and new companies from developing new products.

For years after NTEP was introduced load cells did not have NTEP certificates. At one point some of the larger load cell manufacturers wanted to push to have NTEP certificates for load cells thinking that the burden of getting a certificate would limit the competition. Their idea did not work. It did not stop new manufacturers from competing with them. It simply increased the cost of the load cell.

There appears to be a conflict in the NCWM procedure when load cells need NTEP certificates but scales can have an NTEP certificate and use non-NTEP load cells. I noticed on certificate 08-008 a bench and counter scale uses a non-NTEP load cell. That means that when the load cell is repaired or replaced it would be replaced with a non-NTEP load cell. It seems contradictory that a counter scale can have a non-NTEP load cell but a truck scale must have an NTEP load cell.

Innovation for load cells can be envisioned by this one example.

New load cells can be made without temperature compensation when the microprocessor used by the scale or indicator does a more efficient job.

The temperature can be sensed at the load cell with a thermister and the microprocessor will calibrate the scale including the effects of temperature changes. The result is a better and more accurate scale that costs less. The load cells can be made more efficiently and quickly without the temperature requirement. Having an NTEP certificate requires that the load cell perform to specifications when subjected to a temperature range. The innovation would not be allowed if an NTEP certificate is required for this component of a scale.

Luckily we do not need NTEP certificates for the other components.

The load cell does not need an NTEP certificate. Just as the A/D converter doesn’t have one. Just as the junction box doesn’t have one.

As well as the mounting hardware, eyebolts, potentiometers, resistors, integrated circuits, wire, capacitors, oscillators and other components used in building a scale that effect the accuracy. If any one of these items is faulty, poorly designed, improperly installed the scale will not work properly. Just as these items do not have NTEP certificates, the load cells do not need them either. The NTEP certificate for load cells should be discontinued.

I think that we want the scale industry to flourish. We need to remove the restrictions that are imposed when an NTEP certificate is required for a load cell.

Featured in the Weighing & Measurement magazine, December ‘09 issue.

Open Letters to NCWM by Rudy Kolaci, President of Totalcomp (Letter 1 of 3)

Letter One: VCAP is not good for the scale industry. VCAP will be a detriment to the scale industry. It will raise costs and not provide a benefit for the consumer or the scale manufacturer.

The concept of verification of product quality should not be legislated or dictated by a government or private agency. Quality of a product should be the choice of the consumer and manufacturer. This should be the choice of a free market, the government or other agency should not determine a product’s quality.

Market forces will determine which manufacturer will be successful and have a larger market share. If one manufacturer gets an excess number of red tags when being inspected by a weights and measures official, that brand will suffer in reduced or no sales of their equipment. It does not take long for the market to weed out the low quality scales from the market.

The economic marketplace for weighing equipment will be stifled by VCAP. The increased costs will make manufacturers rethink planned new products and innovations.

Featured in the Weighing & Measurement magazine, December ‘09 issue.