Many of us have been raised with the thought that food is love. Our mothers showed us love by feeding us great meals. So, naturally, we want to share our love with our pets by feeding them treats and people food. Our loving gesture may be doing more harm than good. Pets who live a sedentary lifestyle consume more calories than they burn which packs on the pounds.

The result is an unhealthy pet. Overweight pets can develop numerous problems such as pancreatitis, heart problems, high blood pressure and orthopedic problems. Some breeds like Dachshunds, Golden Retrievers, and Saint Bernards are prone to weight gain so their food intake should be watched carefully. However, that doesn’t mean you should over feed a breed that tends to be slimmer, like Greyhounds and Yorkshire Terriers. They can gain weight too.

Like us, our pets will benefit from a healthier lifestyle. Use portion control when feeding. Don’t give into begging. Check with your vet on recommended diet food. Exercise your pets. Walk your dog. Play with your cat. Make sure your pets are moving and move with them.

If your pet is still not losing weight or is gaining more weight, there may be a medical problem such as low thyroid level or hormonal imbalances. Don’t second guess it. Take your pet to the vet.

You can monitor your pet’s weight by a simple exam. If you can’t feel the ribcage, your pet is overweight. Actually weighing your pet is far more accurate. Torbal scales have been around for 100 years. We are experts at weighing. We offer several different scales for animal weighing, from high capacity bench scales to our rugged stainless steel platform floor scale.

 Platform floor scales are ideal for large breeds of dogs while bench scales work well for weighing small dogs and cats. Your vet most likely has our scales at the clinic. Contact us to view all the scales we offer to weigh your pets and keep them healthy.

Economy scales are built using computer enhanced strain gauge technology. They range from 60 lbs. to 600 lbs. and offer large easy to read LED display, your choice of either plastic or stainless steel acid resistant platforms, rugged steel columns, an easy to use and ultra-accurate leveling system, sealed front panel, and they all meet OIML standards.

Heavy Duty scales are built with all the same standard equipment as the Economy models. They range from a light 6 lbs. to a whopping 600 lbs. in increments that make it easy for you to find the size that's just right for you.

Remote Mount scales are space saving platform scale with a small footprint platform and a remotely mounted display. These mini units range in capacity from 6 lbs. to 30 lbs. and are accurate to within 0.01 pounds.

Each scale is capable of a wide array of functions, such as: parts counting, totalizing, recipe making, animal and dynamic weighing, check weighing, auto tare, tare storage, filtering, and min/max indication.

As always, all Torbal balances and scales come standard with a superb warranty, free shipping, and top of the line lifetime tech support.

For the best multi-functional platform scales on the market, contact us and peruse our long list of precision weighing equipment and learn more about our warranties, and lifetime tech support.

While some pharmacy procedures may never naturally align with an automated process, there are several tasks that do respond well. This process, called pharmacy automation, utilizes technology like pill counters and web-based, real-time inventory and database programs. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are relieved of some of the more mundane or repetitive tasks, freeing up time to focus on more pressing, intricate issues. Productivity increases are realized while administrative costs and wait times diminish.

Smaller pharmacies or hospitals may have limited funding to initiate the automation process. However, with some further research, pharmacy leaders can implement automation simply with the purchase of a pill counter. With the various counters on the market, each operation should be able to find an affordable pill counter for their budget and volume needs.

Lastly, pharmacies will need to take the initiative to educate their staffs about the counters. The newest, technologically advanced pill counters utilize a database containing average piece weights (APW) for each drug. Instead of a technician manually counting out 30 pills of a prescription beta-blocker, the database registers the cumulative weight of the pills based on that drug's APW to determine if the quantity is correct. Accurate and efficient, production rates soar when this method is initiated. While the database will require ongoing monitoring, the value of the efficiencies to be gained is significantly greater than the necessary upkeep.

Torbal has several affordable prescription balances and scales to accommodate any pharmacy operation. Please contact us for personalized assistance.

The USDA specifies that flour must not exceed 14% in moisture. To conform with this standard, a miller must determine the moisture content of each shipment of wheat before milling. As these may very widely, adjustments will need to be made to standardize the moisture level before the milling process is begun. Moisture is also crucial for grain storage as a high level can provide the ideal environment for mold, bacteria and pests. This can lead to spoilage and consequent losses in profitability.

Once milled, the flour that is sold to bakeries and other end-users must once again be measured for acceptable standards of moisture content as this is essential to ensure the quality of the finished baked products.

Whether you are in the business of growing and selling wheat, milling flour or running a bakery, a high quality and dependable moisture analyzer will play a key role in your operations. Typically, a moisture analyzer works by taking the initial weight of a sample, and then subjecting it to heat. During this phase of the process, weight measurements continue to be taken periodically. When the measurements become constant, it signals the end of the heating process and the completion of evaporation. The final and initial weight measurements are then compared to determine moisture content.

Torbal carries a full range of top quality moisture analyzers which are accurate, reliable, affordable and easy to use. Contact us for more information. Our team of experts can help you find the moisture analyzer best suited for your needs.

Every digital scale begins with a strain gauge. This is an electronic device that is designed to transform the mechanical mass into an electrical signal. Strain gauges are typically a circuit design that is applied to a flexible and insulating film. This film is then placed onto some sort of a material that evenly distributes the mass being measured. As the mass distorts the gauge, the resistance will increase or decrease. This change is what is measured as the change of mass. 

Finding the right precision scale also means to find the best strain gauge. Torbal scales take into consideration the changes of the strain gauge due to temperature and atmospheric pressure. Both of these variables change the shape of the gauge and require calibration to give the most accurate readings. Having a scale that automatically calibrates for these conditions give the most precise readings.

Precision scales are also limited to their maximum capacity and resolution. Their capacity means the largest mass that can be measured. For the most precise scales, these capacities usually range from 50g to 500g. The resolution is the amount of difference that a scale can detect. For these precision scales, this is usually 1 mg.

Precision scales are made for the precise measurements of mass. This can be used in many different sciences: chemistry; physics; biology; geology; and, so forth. Any scientific discipline that needs an accurate measure of mass will benefit from these precision scales. These insure the most accurate reactions, calculations, and conclusions for every experiment. Depending on what the largest mass will be to measure, a 50g scale is an affordable solution while a 500g scale is a more encompassing one.

Having the right precision scale for any laboratory or business is the best guarantee for the right conclusions. These scales can measure very small increments, and with a range from 50g to 500g, the right scale can be found to provide the most affordable solution.

Torbal makes scales and other precise laboratory equipment. If your business or organization need precision scales, please contact us so we can help you with your needs.

If you’re going to sell jewelry, you’ll need a scale--and not just any scale. To operate within the law, your jewelry scales are required to be certified “Legal For Trade.”

Certification by the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) is required for any scale that is used for commercial transactions. This includes certain types of food, pharmaceuticals, shipping services, and of course, jewelry. Basically any business that sells a product or service according to weight needs to use an NTEP certified scale or balance.

As a jeweler, make sure you purchase a scale with the NTEP certificate to verify that it has passed their rigorous testing process. Beyond the basic “Legal For Trade” certification requirement, you also need to be aware of cases in which the NTEP approval applies only to certain modes or weighing units. To learn more and to check on a particular scale, you can enter the NTEP certificate number on the National Conference on Weights and Measures site and get more information about the model.

Make sure you’re aware of all applicable laws and that you are using your scale properly. Keep in mind that each state has its own rules regarding the sale of jewelry, so you should make sure you’re aware of the guidelines wherever you are doing business. For example, some states require a dual display so that both the merchant and the customer can clearly see the results. 

Merchants who fail to abide by the laws can be fined, and the scale may be seized by authorities. Businesses can even be required to shut down until a certified scale is in place. Selling jewelry using a scale that is not NTEP certified is illegal, so be sure you have the right equipment for the job. Not only will you be operating within the law, you’ll be sure that you’re always getting accurate results.

Check out our selection of high-quality Legal For Trade scales, and feel free to contact us for assistance in selecting the right one for your needs.

Washdown scales are designed as a high quality durable solution for those needing more than the average scale. As the name suggests, washdown scales may be “washed down” as an easy clean up method. This trait is valuable to anyone using the scale for certain purposes, such as meat processing. Not only does having an easily cleaned scale make the job easier, it also creates a more sanitary work environment. By resisting dust, water, and other materials that a normal scale would accumulate, the washdown scale minimizes the risk of contaminated meat and adds an extra level of cleanliness that would be suitable for any food processing center. Furthermore, the washdown scale’s sleek and well-built design is ideal for wild game processing, because it sometimes involves working with a lot of cumbersome and unusually large sized animals. When doing all the work yourself it can be difficult to find an accommodating sized scale, but a washdown scale can be found in many sizes making it perfectly suitable to every environment. Ranging from smaller counter sized scales to larger industrial floor sized models, wild game processing and weighing is easily done and cleaned up in a timely manner.

Washdown scales are also created from high quality materials, such as stainless steel, for long lasting endurance and performance. Because meat processing is often done over a long period of time and the tools used may be exposed to different elements for a few hours or more, it is important to have a quality scale. Rust and dirt are unacceptable when working with food products, but one of the best features of a durable washdown scale is its ease of cleaning, and it can actually be cleaned with even a power washer! The abilities and uses of a high quality scale are invaluable to the wild game processor, and the washdown ability of washdown scales is perfect for those truly passionate meat lovers.

Contact us to learn more about our high quality washdown scales and their many uses!

Every analytical balance in our three categories features the best price to performance ratio. Our Advanced Series, Advanced Plus Series, and Pro Series all come equipped to be ideal in any analytical application.

Buying balances is much easier with Torbal, for we offer free shipping on all scales and balances delivered within the continental U.S. to a full street address by UPS. Each comes with an outstanding warranty and lifetime tech support to keep your lab running as smoothly as possible.

Torbal's analytical balances come in all configurations and complexities to provide the right balance for every job in every lab. From eight to twenty key sealed control panels every application is allowed for. Torbal carries balances ranging in price from our limited-time, special offer of $895 to $1670. With our wide variety of balance options and competitive pricing, we can offer the right analytical balance that every one of our customer’s needs.

Torbal dates back to the 1800's when it became famous for its superior weighing mechanisms based on the Torsion design. In keeping with that same commitment for excellence we bring you the very best in analytical balances on the market today.
For the best products, warranties and tech support, contact us.

As this article points out, President Obama even mentioned the importance of STEM education and careers in February’s State of the Union Address. And at the state level, many new STEM education networks and councils have been launched over the last few years. These organizations are looking at tangible solutions like creating new programs and schools that focus on STEM, providing grants for various projects, and building regional "hubs" that focus specifically on the needs of the local community.

As schools begin to address the importance of STEM education and develop new science and technology programs, many of them are recognizing the need for new and up-to-date equipment. High-quality school scales for a new STEM lab can make learning more intriguing and enjoyable for students.

Our selection of laboratory balances include many advanced yet user-friendly features, making them perfect for use in the classroom. Our Precision Series is a good place to start. With rugged die-cast metal housing, high quality electromagnetic load-cell and a spill proof sealed front panel, these balances can stand up to some rough handling while providing accurate measurements.

For more information about how to best utilize our quality scales and balances in the classroom, contact us.

Knowing which applications you will need your scales for will hasten the process. Will these scales be needed for precise measurements like those in quantitative analysis, or will they be needed to produce large amounts of product? It may be necessary to have precise yet large measurements. Each need requires their own respective kind of scales.

For any sort of quantitative analysis work, precise knowledge of reactants and precipitants is necessary to accomplish the task. Scales for this task would need the most accurate measurements possible. There are digital scales that have a precision down to 0.1mg and some down to 0.001mg. These scales can be expensive, but the expense usually depends on the total capacity, the resolution or precision of measurement, and additional features. It may be beneficial to consider scales that have an auto-calibration feature to insure the most accurate measurements consistently. Because these scales are so sensitive, you will need to find one that has a glass enclosure around the plate. Air drafts and temperature variations can dramatically affect the measurement.

When needing to produce industrial amounts of product, precision is not as much a factor as the capacity they support. These scales can range from 1kg to 6kg. Usually the precision on these high capacity scales is in the range from 0.01g to 0.1g. Auto-calibration is not as important in these kinds of scales, but it might be worth the investment as an assurance for quality.

For more general purposes, where large quantities and sharp precision are not necessary, scales that can handle 500g to 1kg with a precision of 0.001g down to 0.01g would be great while saving some money. An auto-calibration feature may serve better than not in this instance.

Some scales come with USB connectivity. This kind of additional feature is great when data needs to be computed without transcribing from paper.

Torbal makes great scales with all these features. If you would like more information about Torbal scales, prices, and availability, please contact us and we will be glad to help you.