Posts by MNM Scales
A&D EJ-123 Manual, Explained: Setup, Keys, Counting, Calibration and Settings
This EJ-123 manual guide covers setup, keys, counting and calibration for the A&D EJ-123 (120 g x 0.001 g), on sale for $319.00 (regular $630.00), in stock. Short answer: the A&D EJ-123 has its own instruction manual from A&D, separate from the older EJ series manual. Day to day it comes down to six jobs:…
Read MoreAnalytical Balance Preventive Maintenance Checklist (Free Log Template)
This analytical balance preventive maintenance checklist covers daily, weekly, monthly and annual checks, and for the annual calibration, MNM Scales calibrates 0.1 mg balances for $95.00 in-house or $395.00 NIST. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated October 31, 2026 · Prices checked October 31, 2026 Short answer: an analytical balance preventive maintenance checklist has…
Read MoreCattle Chute Scale Guide: Squeeze Chute Load Cells vs Alley Platforms
A cattle chute scale puts load cells under your squeeze chute, and the MNM Scales Livestock Scale Kit, with four 5,000 lb load cells, a junction box and an indicator with a HOLD key, is $238.00, in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated October 31, 2026 · Prices checked October 31, 2026 Short…
Read MoreA&D FG-150KAL Calibration: CAL Switch Steps, 300 lb Weights and Gravity Setting
This FG-150KAL calibration guide walks through the CAL switch steps for the A&D FG-150KAL, or ship it to us for in-house calibration at $350.00 or NIST calibration at $750.00, nationwide by mail. Short answer: to calibrate an A&D FG-150KAL, warm it up for 30 minutes with the pan empty, open the CAL switch cover on…
Read MoreA&D FG-150KAL Manual, Explained: Setup, Keys, Resolution, Counting, Comparator and RS-232C
This FG-150KAL manual guide covers setup, keys, resolution, counting and RS-232C for the A&D FG-150KAL (300 lb x 0.02 lb), on sale for $541.00 (regular $920.00), in stock. Short answer: the A&D FG-150KAL runs on A&D’s FG-K series instruction manual, shared by every FG-K model. It comes down to six jobs: fit the column and…
Read MoreFood Processing Scales: A Station-by-Station Plant Guide
Food processing scales depend on the station, and for portioning on wet lines our pick is the IP69K, NTEP A&D SW-15KMF (33 lb x 0.005 lb), on sale for $1,498.00 (regular $2,770.00), in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated October 31, 2026 · Prices checked October 31, 2026 Short answer: the right food…
Read MoreExplosion Proof Scales: Hazardous Location Scale Buyer’s Guide
Explosion proof scales for Class I, Division 1 areas are usually intrinsically safe battery scales, and our top pick for pails, bags and drums is the A&D HW-60KCEP (150 lb x 0.01 lb), on sale for $1,864.00 (regular $3,065.00), in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated October 31, 2026 · Prices checked October…
Read MoreDeer Scale: How to Weigh a Deer, Hog or Other Game
Shop our top deer scale: the MNM Scales Optima OP-922, 660 lb x 0.2 lb on a 20 x 43 inch platform with a HOLD key, on sale for $268.00 (regular $790.00), in stock. Short answer: a deer scale is a hanging scale or a floor platform. Most hunters weigh a whole deer on a…
Read More500 lb Scale Guide: Heavy Duty Platform Scales for Kegs, Feed Sacks, Boxes and Gear
A 500 lb scale should leave room above your heaviest load, so we recommend the MNM Scales Optima OP-922: 660 lb x 0.2 lb on a 20 x 43 inch platform, on sale for $268.00 (regular $790.00), in stock. Short answer: a 500 lb scale is right when your heaviest load, plus any cart or…
Read MoreShipping Scale for Large Packages: How to Weigh Big Boxes on a Floor Scale
A shipping scale for large packages needs a low platform big enough for the whole box, like the MNM Scales Optima OP-922: 660 lb x 0.2 lb on a 20 x 43 inch deck, on sale for $268.00 (regular $790.00), in stock. Short answer: a shipping scale for large packages is a low floor platform…
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