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• Choosing the Correct Rocker Column Load Cell Cups

  September 3, 2019

    Load cells used in truck scales or rail scales are exposed to temperature-induced expansion and contraction. Canister load cell technology couldn’t account for the temperature-induced errors, so rocker column load cells were developed to replace them. Rocker column load cells have rounded upper and lower loading surfaces that are spaced out from the strain […]

• Grand Rapids Metrology Travels the Globe!

  August 26, 2019

    We have worked with some of the top 10 automotive manufacturers in the world and are most known for our automated vehicle weighing systems! These systems weigh vehicles as they come off production lines to ensure quality standards are met. Projects have been done in Canada, Mexico, India, and China! Because we help make […]

• 5 Reasons to Outsource Calibration

  August 22, 2019

    Calibration is a necessity in many industries. The question that comes into play is whether to do it in-house or to outsource it. There are arguments for both, but the best option depends largely on your company’s resources. You’ll need to consider the many costs of in-house calibration. It’s not abnormal for a new […]

• Are You Questioning Calibration?

  August 16, 2019

  Most companies have a quality department that ensures their measuring equipment is calibrated on a regular basis, but occasionally an item is questioned on whether or not it should be included in the calibration program. Calibration is also questioned when it comes to certain situations. Companies are sure to include their own equipment in the […]

• Learn What An Oscilloscope Is, How To Choose The Correct One, & Properly Take Care Of It

  August 14, 2019

    Oscilloscopes test, measure and display voltage signals. Signals are plotted on a graph to demonstrate how the signal changes over time. Oscilloscopes provide reliable results over an extensive period of time and are used in a variety of industries ranging from healthcare to automotive. Health care workers use oscilloscopes to monitor a patient’s heartbeat […]

• How to Increase Quality of Food Production and Avoid Potential Recalls

  August 12, 2019

    According to the USDA, 1.5 million pounds of meat & poultry were recalled in 2018 due to extraneous material (plastic fragments, metal shavings, latex pieces, or other foreign materials). “The average cost of a recall for a food company is $10M in direct costs” according to a joint study by the Food Marketing Institute […]

• Surface Plates – The Types, Use, and Calibration

  April 29, 2019

    Surface plates provide a flat plane used as a horizontal reference point for your dimensional measurements. They can be made from granite, metal, cast iron, or glass. Granite is considered to be the best material for a surface plate due to its surface hardness, low thermal expansion, no rust or corrosion, little warping, and […]

• Data Loggers in Breweries

  February 20, 2019

  As Beer City USA, breweries have taken over GR and the rest is hops, beer, and history. Each brewery has perfected their unique process of craft beer production. To ensure quality and the individualistic taste, which sets each brewery apart, data loggers are used throughout the production process to monitor and record different factors such […]

• Legal-For-Trade Livestock Scale

  February 13, 2019

  Rice Lake’s MAS-LC livestock scale is 48-inches tall with 11-gauge steel kick panels on the side walls and both gates. The MAS-LC combines the accuracy of a fully electronic, load cell based, weighing system with steel I-beam weighbridge designs to result in sturdy construction. It even offers two different flooring options to provide traction for […]

• Filling System Based on Time or Weight

  February 4, 2019

              Data from the US Department of Labor declares performing physical activity and operating machinery constitutes 30% of time spent working (NCCI, 2017). Companies are wasting hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. GRM can custom engineer automated systems to better utilize resources, save time and money.   Problem A […]