You’re out early, the sun’s barely up, and your sheep are already crowding around the feeders. Watching them, a thought plods in: How much are they actually eating? Not just in general, but per head, per day. It’s a question that’s been floating around your mind more often, especially as feed costs inch higher. Every kilo counts, and guessing just doesn’t cut it anymore. So, can you retrofit your current sheep feeders with a weighing system? You bet you can and honestly, it could be one of the best upgrades you make this year. Why Bother with Weighing Systems? Let's be honest, running a sheep operation without proper feed monitoring is like driving with your eyes closed. Traditional feeding methods...
Purchasing industrial equipment can be a daunting task, particularly when it comes to something as significant as load cells. Getting the correct equipment is more important than you might imagine, whether you're setting up a laboratory, managing a warehouse, or operating a manufacturing plant. I have witnessed far too many companies make expensive errors by purchasing the incorrect equipment in a hurry, and I assure you that this is not a mistake you want to make again. Understanding What You Actually Need Prior to examining prices or brands, it is essential to pose these critical questions to yourself: What weight range will you be measuring on a daily basis? Where will the equipment be utilised (warehouse, laboratory, outdoor...
Many professionals entering the world of weighing systems assume calibration is simply about pressing a few buttons and moving on. However, proper shear beam load cell calibration requires much more attention to detail. Years of industry experience have shown that getting accurate results from these essential weighing components involves both technical knowledge and practical understanding. Why Calibration Matters More Than You Think Consider a busy warehouse where scales show weights that are off by just 2%. While this might not sound significant, when dealing with tons of material daily, those small errors accumulate rapidly. Due to improperly calibrated load cells, businesses have lost thousands of dollars, frequently without identifying the issue until completing a thorough audit. The weighing business relies...
There is more to managing a sheep farm than lush fields and cuddly creatures. For this industry to be successful, careful preparation, astute judgement, and the appropriate resources are needed. Technology like the Bluetooth scale system for sheep feeders is making a big difference in the lives of sheep farmers all around Australia. You might miss out on some big benefits if you haven't considered integrating this technology into your company. Understanding What a Bluetooth Scale System Actually Does Let's break down exactly what we're discussing before exploring the benefits. A Bluetooth scale system is essentially an intelligent weighing configuration that wirelessly links to your smartphone or tablet. Rather than trudging out to every feeder, scribbling numbers on paper, and...
Numerous metrics must be dealt with daily when operating a farm. It is not only useful to have an accurate farm scale when weighing livestock, measuring feed, or calculating harvest yields; it is also vital for your financial success. The thing that surprises a lot of farmers, though, is that even the greatest scales can drift over time and give readings that are wrong by pounds or even tens of pounds. We’ve seen too many farmers lose money because their scales weren't giving them the correct numbers. Maybe you've been there too, selling cattle and getting less than expected because your scale was reading heavy, or buying feed and paying for more than you actually received because the scale was...
