J.A. King Company Newsletter – June 2018

Four factors to consider when choosing load cells

Vessel Load Cells

Load cells can be used in applications ranging from truck scales and vessel weighing applications to force test stands. While there are many applications, there are as many different types of load cells. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and mounting configurations. With so many choices, selecting the correct ones for your application may seem daunting.

While we do always suggest talking through the specifics of your application with one of our measurement experts, there are some factors to always consider when choosing load cells. Being prepared with this information can help our application specialists more quickly and accurately find the correct product for your measurement application.

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J.A. King Dimensional Measurement Challenge WinnerDimensional Measurement Challenge Winner!

As a J.A. King customer you have access to the industry’s most comprehensive and user-friendly calibration management system on the market – GageSuite®. This software is FREE to all J.A. King customers and allows you to easily manage your measurement equipment.

To make sure you are getting the most out of this valuable resource, each month we will share helpful tips and tricks of which you may not already be aware.


GageSuite® Tips & Tricks

As a J.A. King customer you have access to the industry’s most comprehensive and user-friendly calibration management system on the market – GageSuite. This software is FREE to all J.A. King customers and allows you to easily manage your measurement equipment.

To make sure you are getting the most out of this valuable resource, each month we will share helpful tips and tricks of which you may not already be aware.

GageSuite is not just for calibration certs. It can help you to know the location of tools in your facility. On each equipment record you have the ability to include up to four levels of information to show the location of equipment in your facility.

GageSuite Screenshot (Location Tracking)


Upcoming Webinar: Process Control without a PLC

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Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 am EDT

PLCs are everywhere in the manufacturing environment, controlling process like blending, batching, liquid filling and more. However, there are times when a PLC may NOT be necessary.

Batching DiagramPlease join J.A. King’s Director of Engineering, Kevin Hatch, and Industry Business Manager, Tory Manning, for a discussion on the capabilities of non-PLC based process controllers.

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June Counting Scale Promotion: Free calibration with purchase

J.A. King Company Newsletter - June 2018 2During the month of May, when you purchase a bench scale from J.A. King, your initial calibration will be included at no additional cost. This NIST traceable calibration will include as found/as left data and uncertainties.

Don’t miss out, request a quote on a new bench scale today!

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