All posts by Sarah Kraatz

Weighing Systems for the Manufacturing Industry

Jan 19, 2026 by Sarah Kraatz

Manufacturing thrives on precision. Explore how the right weighing systems — from floor and platform scales to digital, Wi-Fi-connected models like Gram Xtrem® — improve quality, efficiency and compliance across production processes. Read More

A Year of Progress at Gram Group: Key Milestones That Shaped 2025

Dec 22, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

2025 was a defining year for Gram Group — shaped by operational upgrades, stronger leadership, and smarter digitalisation. From our new warehouse in Santa Margarida de Montbui to the successful implementation of Odoo, we made measurable progress across logistics, teamwork and customer service. As we look toward 2026, we continue building a more connected, agile and future-ready Gram. Read More

Industrial Scales in Agriculture – Precision for Harvests, Livestock and Farm Management

Dec 09, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

Modern agriculture runs on reliable data — and weight is one of the most crucial metrics for yield, feed efficiency and transport compliance. This buyer’s guide explains the key weighing challenges farmers face and the features that truly matter in harsh, mobile and hygiene-critical environments. It also provides an overview of the most suitable weighing systems for harvest management, livestock and vehicle control. The result: weighing becomes a strategic tool for efficiency, transparency and better decision-making on the farm. Read More

AISI Steel Explained: Which Grades Are Essential for Waterproof Industrial Scales?

Nov 24, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

Not every stainless steel meets the demands of industrial weighing technology. Especially for waterproof industrial scales, choosing the right AISI steel grade is crucial to prevent corrosion, hygiene issues, and failures. This guide explains the different AISI types, the distinction between 304 and 316 — and why AISI 316 is indispensable in humid or chemical environments. Read More

Understanding IP Classification: Which Protection Types Are Crucial for Industrial Scales?

Oct 27, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

IP Classification (International Protection) is an internationally standardized system that indicates how well an electrical device is protected against the intrusion of foreign bodies (dust, dirt) and moisture (water, steam, jet water). Read More

Waterproof Scales for Food Processing: Ensure Hygiene and Accuracy in Meat & Dairy Production

Oct 13, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

In the food processing industry, and in meat processing in particular, hygiene and food safety are of the utmost importance. A central component of these processes are special waterproof scales that enable precise and reliable weighing while maintaining strict hygiene standards. Read More

Why Scales Fail – Real Weighing Errors, Real Fixes from Gram’s Support Experts

Sep 29, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

Industrial scales are designed for precision – but even the most advanced systems can produce inaccurate results if they’re not used properly. Most issues don’t come from faulty equipment, but from how it’s handled. Read More

Build your own scale with Gram’s load cell kits

Sep 15, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

With a modular load cell kit, you can turn almost any platform or construction into a fully-fledged digital scale. Read More

From Weight to Insight: How to record and export your weighing data efficiently

Sep 01, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

Whether you're handling logistics, production, QC, or packaging – you need every weigh-in to be recorded reliably and retrievably. Read More

Weighing Mistakes that cost you Money: 4 Errors Logistics Managers can easily avoid

Aug 11, 2025 by Sarah Kraatz

Avoid fines, delays and inefficiencies by identifying the most common weighing system pitfalls – and how to fix them with smarter tools and better processes. Read More