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WHAT’ What's S New NEW
Ishida Uni-7 Series
The Ishida Uni-7 Price-Computing
Scale/Printer Series includes
several models with unique
features. Here are just a few.
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winter 2010 • Issue 2 • Vol. 7
software for CW-90
and CW-90X
WeighVault allows CW-90/90X users
to add, edit, and access IDs over a network
connection. WeighVault surpasses
the CW-90/90X’s 50 ID limitation
and eliminates front-panel entry
of ID parameters. It also collects
data as transactions occur and
provides detailed transaction and
productivity reports that can be
exported to Excel, Word, or PDF. If an
ID is entered in WeighVault, the CW-90/90X
will load and begin using it when that ID number
is selected from the front panel. www.ricelake.com/weighvault ▪
RL9000TWM-HT rated to 400⁰ F.
Rice Lake now stocks high temperature
versions of the RL9000TWM weigh
module rated to 400⁰ F with 25 ft of Teflon®
cable. All other specifications are identical
to the standard RL9000TWM.
The RL9000TWM-HT
is now in stock and part
numbered up to 50,000 lb
capacity. Higher capacities
available as special quote.
www.ricelake.com/hightemp ▪
Rice Lake’s Versa-portion
is compact and has a large platter that is
perfect for kitchens, laboratories, and work
stations. With a removable stainless steel
cover and IP68 rating, inevitable spills are
easy to clean. The bright LED display is
visible in dim light, and the keypad’s fourbutton
operation is simple to use. Toggle
between ounces, pounds, and grams. Tare
a product or container up to one-half of
total scale capacity. By adding an optional
battery, the Versa-portion provides up to
60 hours of continuous use.
www.ricelake.com/versaportion ▪
The Uni-7 Hanging model is
the only hanging scale with a color
touch screen. Eye-level keypad
and display are up and away
from moisture.
The Uni-7 Elevated Keypad model
offers additional ergonomic benefits
to many types of work areas.
Available with optional receipt
printer and color customer display.
The Uni-7 Self-Serve model offers
modular product billboards that
can be arranged to suit self-serve
needs. Large, easy-to-read displays
are customer-friendly.
For more details go to
www.ricelake.com/uni7
What’s New
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Sticky Situation
H. B. Fuller has 90 days to be up-and-running
4
Animals say ahhhhhhhhhh
8
READ THIS
before you buy a cut-rate load cell
12
It’s Alive
How Micro-Organisms Shape
the Blue Jean Industry
14
wrapping up 2010
18
COKING COAL
24
Bruce has a Gift
26
Rice Lake’s 2010 News Clips
Surviving Ike 7
Kanawha’s Big Iron 9
Anchors Aweigh: Rice Lake
test weights tip the boat 11
Reputation on the line 13
One cause for delayed
luggage eliminated 17
SURVIVOR® goes on a ferry ride 23
Editorial Staff:
Carol Ailes, Technical Writer
Melanie Al Faraj, Technical Writer
Tamala Anderson, Designer
Cheryl Aune, Literature Manager
Bob Chatten, Translator
Matt Davis, Marketing Specialist
Jessica de la Cruz, Writer
Melissa Hjelle, Marketing Specialist
Katy Madden, Senior Editor
Hannah Martell, Designer
Kelly Musil, Catalog Manager
Caleb Olson, Technical Writer, Reporter
Pat Ranfranz, Marketing Director
Adam Sharpe, Web Master
Tina Slayton, Marketing Specialist
Kevin Theese, Marketing Support
Stacy White, Marketing Specialist
Kristina Zengaffinen, Senior Designer
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WEIGHING IN THE NEW YEAR.
If the second decade of the 21 st century is anything like the first, we will witness many
changes in the weighing industry. As always, Rice Lake is poised to meet new challenges
and to lead with new products and services.
We celebrate the holidays and see everything on our tables from turkey to cranberries,
from wine to cheese, and from gelatin to jelly beans, and we’re grateful—especially
when we think about how the entire feast is weighed or counted, measured and processed
with Rice Lake equipment.
In this issue, we share a wide range of information. You’ll find the latest on Rice Lake
equipment applications as far from Wisconsin as Brazil, along with stories that feature
adhesives, coking coal, blue jeans, yachts, sea lions, and giraffes. We explore the
mystery behind inexpensive load cells, and why and how to back up your data to help
ensure that the new year for your business is a safe, happy, and prosperous one.
From all of us at Rice Lake Weighing Systems
to all of you—may 2011 be your best by every measure.
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Rice Lake’s Baby New Year is being weighed on the Rice Lake Digital Baby Scale (RL-DBS).
The large LCD display and 44 lb capacity makes this scale perfect for infant weighing.
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