Eilon Engineering Load Monitoring Blog

A Ron 3025 Crane Scale displayed lying down
What Is the Difference Between a Digital and Mechanical Crane Scale?
While both digital and mechanical crane scales are used to measure the weight of a lifted load, digital crane scales make measurements using electronic components, offering far greater precision than... Read more...
Ron 2501 wireless crane scale
How Do I Choose the Right Crane Scale for My Application?
The best approach to choosing the right crane scale for your application is to consider factors like maximum lifting capacity, accuracy level, headroom considerations, and environmental conditions, such as exposure... Read more...
Ron 3050 Crane Scale with protective cage
What Are the Different Types of Crane Scales?
Crane scales can be broken down into four major types: digital industrial scales, heavy-duty foundry scales, tension dynamometers, and wireless scales. And while there are differences between these types, they... Read more...
Ron 2150 wired dynamometer with 2-inch handheld display
Wireless vs Wired Load Cells – Which Should You Choose for Industrial Lifting?
Wireless vs Wired Load Cells – Which Should You Choose for Industrial Lifting? Choosing between wireless and wired load cells is a common question in industrial lifting, crane operations, rigging,... Read more...
Indicator for a Ron 2501 wireless being used to show the weight of a lifted test bag during a proof load test
Crane Dynamometer – What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
Crane Dynamometer – What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It (2025 Guide) A crane dynamometer is a load-measuring device used to monitor tension forces during lifting... Read more...
An Eilon dynamometer used in a bollard pull test with a tugboat in the background
Tension Load Cell – What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It
A tension load cell is a sensor designed to measure pulling force, commonly referred to as tensile load. These devices are essential in crane lifting, rigging, manufacturing, aerospace testing, offshore... Read more...
Wired Ron 2000 dynamometer with remote handheld display
What Is a Load Monitoring System? Full Guide for Safe Crane & Industrial Lifting (2025)
What Is a Load Monitoring System? Full Guide for Safe Crane & Industrial Lifting (2025) A load monitoring system is a real-time measurement solution used to track the force applied... Read more...
3-ton Shackle pin style load cell
Wireless Tension Load Cell
What is a wireless tension load cell? A wireless tension load cell is a device that measures the force or pull applied and displays the measurement on an integrated or... Read more...
Workers unload a catch on a fishing vessel with load cells shown in the background
Crane Scales for Fishing Vessels
The Challenges of Weighing Fish in the Transshipment Process Weighing fish during the transshipment process can be a challenging task. Traditional scales are often impractical for use on board fishing... Read more...
Screenshot of Ron StageMaster software showing several lifting points
Smart Crane Scale
If you’re in the market for a smart crane scale, you’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll explore just what a smart crane scale is, what sets it apart... Read more...
Ron StageMaster system with load cells, laptop, receiver, and tablet
Wireless Inventory Tracking
Gone are the days of scrambling with clipboards and spreadsheets to keep tabs on your inventory. If your business wants to compete in today's data-driven world, it’s high time you... Read more...
Ron 3025 crane scale with optional cage
Hanging Crane Scales
Hanging crane scales are used throughout a wide variety of industries in order to provide measurement of weight and force. These can be integrated into crane weighing systems that allow you to... Read more...