In large and small facilities using industrial weigh scales that are on semi-automatic or manual types of lines, or those that are used to weigh pallets or materials in any form, there is often very little offered in the way of operator training.
This is particularly true if the scales are fully digital and network connected so that equipment operators are not required to do anything with the scale itself during the weighing process. However, just because equipment operators or line workers or managers may not have to directly control the scale doesn’t mean they can’t impact the scale in positive or negative ways.
Bad Habits
Equipment operators often get into bad habits when loading or unloading industrial weigh scales. This is most common with the platform or floor types of scales, but it can also happen with tensile scales and other types of systems. It is very common with bench scales since these are most often manually operated.
Habits that employees can get into or that they may not be aware are leading to scale failure or weighing inaccuracies can range from dropping loads onto the weight platform or is hitting the scale with equipment when removing the load.
Training Matters
Any company that uses industrial weigh scales should consider operator training. This can be completed for all employees working with the scales as an initial training, then just train the new staff that are brought into the company.
Some of the top scale manufacturers offer training as part of their service. They can come to your location and train your staff with your scale, ensuring the best practices are used by everyone in the operation. Training can include how to use the technology and functions associated with the scale so that optimal scale performance is maintained throughout every shift.
