Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Vulcan Vulcoder: Which Part Number do I need? How to Select the Correct Vulcan VSL Vulcoder Replacement for Your Onboard Scale System When your Vulcan VSL onboard scale system isn’t reading correctly, one of the most common culprits is the Vulcod... Aug 16, 2025
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Automated CO₂ Bottle Filling Station The Challenge A facility producing small CO₂ bottles needed a filling solution that: Measured to 0.01 lb accuracy for precise fills Worked ergonomically for operators of different heights with bottles... Aug 1, 2025
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Truck Scale Relocation & Installation Services Why Relocate Instead of Buying New? For many industrial operations, a truck scale is essential to daily workflow. When a facility relocates, expands, or reconfigures its site, purchasing new isn’t the... Jun 1, 2025
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Choosing the Right Load Cells for Mixing Tanks & Vessel Scale Systems Why Load Cell Selection Matters in Mixing Applications If your facility uses tanks or vessels with mechanical mixing, blending, or agitation systems , the wrong load cell choice can lead to: Inaccurat... Nov 3, 2024
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Hygienic Weighing Solutions for Meat Processing & Food Production Why Hygienic Weighing Matters in Meat Processing In meat processing facilities, scales operate in harsh, wet, and sanitized environments every single day. To maintain compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF, o... Oct 15, 2024
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Load Cells for Large Tanks & Hoppers in Chemical Manufacturing Why Precision Weighing Matters in Chemical Manufacturing In chemical manufacturing and formulation, accurate weighing is critical. From raw material dosing to final batch blending, a high-capacity tan... Aug 8, 2024
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Automated Batching, Filling, and Packaging Scale Solutions for Food Processing Why Automating Batching and Filling Improves Efficiency Manual filling and batching can lead to product waste, inconsistent weights, and costly downtime — especially when dealing with sticky or temper... Mar 5, 2024
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Preventing Load Cell Corrosion in Food Processing: Why Stainless Steel Outlasts Aluminum The Hidden Cost of Corrosion in Food Processing Scales In the food processing industry , scales are often used in environments where daily sanitation, high-pressure washdowns, and constant moisture ar... Feb 25, 2024
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Floor Scale Calibration & Repair: Fixing the Root Cause for Accurate, Reliable Weighing Why Floor Scale Calibration Matters At first glance, calibrating a floor scale might seem straightforward. But in reality, there are critical nuances that only a trained technician will know — and tho... Feb 7, 2024
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Hopper & Tank Scale Calibration for Accurate Batching in Manufacturing Accurate Weighing is Critical for Specialty Manufacturing In industries like food processing, chemical production, and specialty manufacturing , precision is everything. Tanks, hoppers, and mixers are... Oct 20, 2023
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Forklift Scale Calibration & Certification for LTL Trucking and Freight Forwarding Why Forklift Scales Matter in LTL Trucking In the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight industry, accurate shipment weights are critical. Large trucking companies often purchase forklift scales directly f... Oct 15, 2023
Peninsula Manufacturing Group, Richard Bertrand Truck Scale Rebuild: How We Got a Scrap Yard Running in Under 30 Days The Challenge: Get a Scrap Yard Running in Less Than a Month A scrap yard owner in Central Florida had just leased a new location and needed to start hauling loads of metal within 30 days . The proble... Oct 15, 2023