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MonOct122020
Testing America's Cup Scales
When is a kilogram not a kilogram? Sounds impossible, right? Because it is always the same block of metal or whatever, isn't it? Well, yes and no! Because what we measure on a scale is in fact a kgf; i.e. a Kilogram Force, and while the kilogram is co... -
TueFeb252020
Weighing a vintage jet fighter aeroplane
A beautifully restored De Havilland Venom jet fighter recently attended the world-famous Napier Art Deco Show. It's believed to be the only such plane flying in the Southern Hemisphere and some lucky people actually got to see it in action. But, sometime ago, Advasco arrang... -
ThuAug012019
Moving into the Coffee Business?
Want to sell packaged coffee to your own customers or onsell to other cafes and coffee houses? Advasco Scales can help you with scales for manual packing, for automated packing and with custombuilt equipment for those special coffee projects. Velvet Coffee Roasters in Henderson worked wit... -
TueMay212019
Kilogram Redefined!
Probably everyone's heard about the second law of thermodynamics - which states that the entropy of any isolated system always increases. In common language - chaos - something we're all familar with at some time in our lives.... But on Monday May the 20th 2019 - that... -
SunMay052019
About Bathroom Scales
Most people do not realise that a bathroom-type scale is not an industrial scale. Bathroom scales, in particular the low cost ones, are designed to monitor you weight and show it going down or up and they do this very well. They will be close to the correct weight but may be up to ... -
ThuDec062018
Weighing a Tiny House
Tiny houses are beginning to feature more & more in NZ architecture & as a response to housing issues. Built to float or to be transportable on the back of a truck, to run on solar energy & take you right off the grid, these homes are only limited by your imagination - and ... -
TueSep112018
Cleaning Electronic Scales
Here's a list of things you should never ever do to your electronic scale, followed by some advice on how to clean your scale safely. * Never ever water-blast any scale, even if it is rated as 'water resistant' - this will destroy the electrical system as ef... -
MonJul312017
Weigh Plate Adjustment for Avery ABA or BDE mechanical scales
Weigh Plate Adjustment for Avery ABA or BDE mechanical scales Concerning mechanical scales which weigh 250kg or 500kg and note that setting procedure is - with the weigh plate on the scale. - Remove the cover screw caps from each corner - and you will find ... -
MonMay012017
Fork Hoist Bag Lifter project
We’re manufacturing a forkhoist bag lifter along with a bulk bag holding frame and a separateVibrator/Hopper with variable controls for adding smaller amounts. Our client is dealing with 1 ton bags of product which need to be placed in a holding frame and then lifted with the... -
TueMar142017
What is a Trade-Approved scale?
If you are selling goods by weight then the equipment you are using to determine that weight is deemed to be 'use for trade'. 'Use for trade' includes any weighing or measuring equipment that is used to determine a quantity - weight - which is being used to establis... -
TueDec232014
Caring for your mechanical scales
Mechanical Scales Both dial and steelyard mechanical scales work on a mechanical system of levers. At each contact point of the levers there is a knife and bearing joint to locate the levers accurately. In dial scales the weight is transferred through a vertical conn... -
TueNov182014
Fluffy babes on scales
The West Coast Wildlife Centre uses Advasco scales to help care for their kiwis. Yep, here at Advasco we can help you weigh all sorts of birds, from kiwis - our beautiful, unique and endangered bird, to Lockheed Hudsons - WW11 bombers which Kiwis flew in and one of which ... -
TueSep232014
Rarely available Salter mechanical crane scale for sale
We have one only rarely available Salter mechanical crane scale to 4500kg, second-hand stock, onsite at Advasco. These excellent scales are no longer available new and difficult to find. This scale is ideal for work in areas where electronic scales are not suitable: -... -
ThuAug142014
Taking care of your scales (and some common examples of what not to do!)
Remember that your scale is actually a small computer: so - Keep your scale as dry as possible at all times. Clean the scale with a DAMP cloth - a LITTLE dishwashing liquid is okay. Do not expose your scale to strong cleaning foams or chemicals. If your scale is located on t... -
WedMar122014
You can't beat this scale if you're mixing ingredients
From mixing resins to mixing foodstuffs, the ACS Super-SS general purpose bench scale is one of Advasco's bestsellers. The Super SS is a compact bench scale that Advasco imported especially for the processing market, coming in 30kg, 15kg or 6kg capacities (ex-stock). What makes ...