Rice Lake Scale Knowledge Center

10 Facts About Load Cells

Publish Date: 8/24/2026

Load cells are the heart of a scale system and are necessary for the weighing process.

Recovering Lost Space, Time and Money with Dimensioning

Publish Date: 7/13/2026

Shipping rates are constantly changing, which is why it’s important to a reliable system to optimize processes. Dimensioners are dependable solutions to maximize warehouse spaces, operations and bottom lines.

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See Rice Lake’s Automated Weighing Solutions at Automate 2026

Publish Date: 6/8/2026

Rice Lake Weighing Systems will be attending Automate 2026 in Chicago, June 22-25, at McCormick Place Convention Center. At booth 29024, Rice Lake’s experts will be sharing solutions to streamline weighing, including the iQUBE®³ digital diagnostic junction box, SCT-4X weight transmitter, 682 Synergy Series weight indicator and a variety of load cells.

Application Brief: iQUBE3 Emulation Mode

Publish Date: 5/6/2026

iQUBE³ can emulate a single load cell by comparing values of operational load cells.

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Application Brief: iQUBE3 Kickstand

Publish Date: 5/6/2026

Built-in Kickstand makes installation easier and more efficient.

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Application Brief: iQUBE3 Retro-fit Solution

Publish Date: 5/6/2026

Digital Diagnostic Junction Box Enhances Existing Applications

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The Basics of Load Cell Wiring and Trimming

Publish Date: 5/4/2026

Learn the basics of load cell wiring to better understand your weighing system and recognize wear before it causes errors that require a trained technician.

Drying a Mountain of Hazelnuts

Publish Date: 4/20/2026 By Author: Kit Wakelin

Mid Valley Ag Dryers in Brooks, Oregon, needed a new scale system to process the millions of pounds of hazelnuts processed each harvest season. Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ custom RoughDeck® hopper scale could easily process hazelnuts and fit into operations.

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Dimensioning Is a Key Component in Shipping

Publish Date: 4/13/2026

Dimensioning plays a large role in shipping, both for shippers and less-than-load (LTL) carriers. Kris Lagace, Director of Logistics at Rice Lake Weighing Systems, explains how dimensioning systems can impact shipping processes.

New High-speed Weight Transmitter from Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Publish Date: 4/13/2026

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is excited to announce the latest SCT weight transmitter. The SCT-1PX is a reliable, high-speed solution for real-time monitoring of load cell performance across a wide range of applications.

Boost Efficiency with In-motion Freight Dimensioning

Publish Date: 4/10/2026

Rice Lake’s iDimension LTL features in-motion dimensioning capabilities that boost efficiency for any freight handling department. Approach the dimensioning zone from any direction and capture Legal for Trade measurements at speeds up to 10 miles per hour.

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Getting to the Point of Point Loading

Publish Date: 4/6/2026

When weight isn’t properly dispersed across a scale, it can cause complications over time. Point loading often strains the scale and can risk warping it permanently, so it’s important to use a scale designed for point loading if it's necessary.