Founded in 1985, Load Cell Central designs and builds load cells, industrial weighing systems, and force-measurement equipment from its Pennsylvania operation. Its work ranges from custom systems and difficult replacement parts to repair and calibration, with particular depth in materials testing and large, custom-built load cells. The company also ships hundreds of pre-calibrated vessel, hopper, and silo batching systems worldwide each year.
Strainsense Enterprises, IncFounded in 1973 by former U.S. Steel Research project engineer Ronald S. Vranka, Strainsense Enterprises designs and manufactures custom load cells and force-measurement systems for research, testing, and industrial applications. The McKeesport company pioneered digital load-cell calibration systems and still builds its products in the USA, while also providing ASTM calibration and repair services for equipment from any manufacturer. Son Layne Vranka became president in 1992, and many employees have remained with the company for more than 25 years.MCKEESPORT, PA
Pennsylvania Scale CompanySince 1908, Pennsylvania Scale Company has made heavy-duty weighing and parts-counting equipment at its Lancaster, Pennsylvania manufacturing center. Its American-made systems range from high-resolution counting scales to industrial platforms, with the company’s M64 baggage scales installed at airports including JFK, Miami and McCarran. Pennsylvania Scale also develops custom OEM and private-label systems under one roof, drawing on more than a century of design and manufacturing experience.LANCASTER, PA
Advance Scale CompanyFounded in 1973 by Jim and Sheila Santarpio, Advance Scale Company is a second-generation family business providing weighing systems, calibration, and material-handling solutions across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. From its 20,000-square-foot Lindenwold headquarters, the company has built in-house construction and systems-integration capabilities, including turnkey truck-scale projects and automated weighing installations. Advance is ISO 17025 accredited and provides 24/7 emergency scale service.READING, PA
Hardy Process SolutionsSince 1918, Hardy Process Solutions has made industrial weighing instruments, sensors, load cells, and scales for process and packaging operations. Its instruments and PLC plug-in weighing modules are designed and assembled in the USA, with products manufactured in ISO 9001:2015-certified plants. Hardy is particularly known for C2® weight-free calibration and built-in diagnostic tools that help plants install, maintain, and troubleshoot weighing systems with less downtime.COLUMBUS, OH