FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What do I need to know before ordering a scale from A-1 Scale?

1. What are you weighing?
2. Environment: Is it wet, messy, dusty….?
3. Are you weighing anything that is explosive or flammable?
4. What is the desired capacity? (Maximum weight that will be put on a scale.)
5. What increments will the scale need to read at? (Example 0.01 lb, 0.02 lb and so forth)
6. Is there money being traded for weight? Is the customer paying price per pound? This question is for NTEP “Legal for Trade” verification.
7. Does the scale need to be portable with wheels?
8. Does the scale need to be battery powered?
9. Are there any additional desired features you want? What are they?
10. Would you be interested in printing the weight onto a label or send weight data to the computer?
11. If it is a label, what would you like to see on the label? (Date, time, gross weight, company name etc?)
12. If using a computer, would you like to use serial port, ethernet, or usb?

13. Contact us by phone [503-248-0711] or use the "Contact Us" tab on this web site.

Q: My company is planning a new production line. What should we do to maximize our time and resources?

A: The construction of every new production line requires a variety of steps. ABM Equipment can help you with the entire process. The various steps include the following:

1. Set production goals.

2. Establish a list of needed equipment.

3. Develop flow chart of production line

4.Get a budget quote.

5. Create Process and Development Drawing showing profiles and exact locations of equipment.

6. Get a final quote for equipment and installation.

7. Order equipment.

8. Assemble, install, test equipment.

Q: What kind of vehicle scales are there?