Category Archives: General

Exciting new addition to the CAS lineup

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Scale Man

The CL5000 Label Printing Scale from CAS Corp. has the functions you need at an affordable price.  CAS has long been a leader in retail label printing scales.  The latest, CL5000 is great for use in supermarkets, specialty stores, deli’s … Continue reading →

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Spring time is almost here

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Scale Man

We mentioned this back in January and we want to emphasize it one more time. This month is a great time to take out your old faithful price computing scale and give it a good work out. Plug it in … Continue reading →

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Setting the Auto-Off Feature on the RS-130

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Scale Man

In the past we have gotten quite a few people asking, how difficult is it to set the auto-off feature on the Rice Lake RS-130 price computing scale. So we figured we would show you. Not too bad at all. … Continue reading →

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Now is the Time to Check Out and Fix Up Your Scale

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Scale Man

This month is a great time to take out your old faithful price computing scale and give it a good work out.  Plug it in and make sure it powers up and charges if it has a battery.  It might even … Continue reading →

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Capacity and Readability

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Scale Man

What capacity do I need?  My old scale had a 30 lb capacity, do I need a 30 lb capacity on my new model?  What does the 0.01 lb mean?  These are just a few of the questions that folks … Continue reading →

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Dual Range Capacity Price Computing Scale

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Scale Man

CAS S2000JR60L NTEP legal for trade 60 lb. price computing scale features AC and rechargeable battery power, serial port, LCD display and is ideal weighing choice for everything from fudge and chocolate shoppes selling candy by the pound to local … Continue reading →

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Rechargeable Battery or Flashlight Batteries?

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Scale Man

Should I buy a price computing scale with built in rechargeable battery or should I buy a price computing scale with replaceable “C” or “D” flashlight batteries?  The choice is really up to you.  The advantage of the internal rechargeable … Continue reading →

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Detecto has been building Retail Scales for years

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Scale Man

Whether you use the scale in your store or outdoors at your market, the Detecto PC-10, PC-20, or PC-30 are NTEP Approved price computing scales that offers an unbeatable package. Designed to offer all the functions your business needs, the … Continue reading →

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Display Choices? LCD, LED, VFD. What do I choose?

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Scale Man

Scales like the Avery Berkel FX50 have features such as programmable auto power-off and back-light display mode which are ideal when using the internal rechargeable battery. But what if I don’t need a battery. What display choices are available? Currently, … Continue reading →

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Put an end to guessing weights and prices.

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Scale Man

Take the guess work out of pricing with the Detecto DS series price computing scale. Designed for portable use with a built-in rechargeable battery pack, the DS series is ideal for deli’s, bakeries, candy and coffee shops, convenience stores, produce … Continue reading →

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