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title: Cla-Val Scales for Accuracy and Control with xScale
description: Learn how Cla-Val modernized shipping with xScale to capture accurate weight data, reduce carrier disputes, improve throughput, and protect freight spend.
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# [Cla-Val Scales for Accuracy and Control with xScale](https://www.mobiledemand.com/case-studies/cla-val-scales-for-accuracy-and-control-with-xscale)

 Written by [MobileDemand](https://www.mobiledemand.com/case-studies/author/mobiledemand) | Jan 19, 2026 3:06:10 PM

*<https://www.cla-val.com/>*

*[Cla-Val](https://www.cla-val.com/) is a global designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered automatic control valves. With nearly 90 years of engineering excellence, Cla-Val supports customers worldwide through a high-volume shipping operation that includes hundreds of domestic and international parcels and pallets each week, and nearly $1 million in annual freight spend.* 

*As shipping volume and carrier scrutiny increased, Cla-Val identified the need to modernize how shipment weights were captured, documented, and integrated into their ERP and freight systems.* 

### **The Challenge: ** 

Before adopting xScale, Cla-Val relied on manual and semi-manual weighing processes that created risk and inefficiency across their shipping floor. 

Key challenges included: 

- Inconsistent weight capture across packages and palletized freight
- Manual entry of weights into ERP and carrier systems
- Limited proof when disputing carrier weight adjustments
- Increased exposure to costly surcharges on international and LTL shipments
- Slower throughput due to disconnected weighing and documentation workflows 

As shipment volumes increased, Cla-Val recognized that even small weight inaccuracies could scale into significant financial impact.

### **The Solution: ** 

After discovering MobileDemand in early 2023, Cla-Val initially deployed [xDIM Mobile Dimensioning](https://www.mobiledemand.com/xdim-mobile-dimensioning) and quickly expanded their solution to include three [xScale S200](https://www.mobiledemand.com/xscale-s200) units to ensure accurate, defensible weight capture. 

The xScale solution enabled Cla-Val to:

- Capture certified, repeatable weight data for parcels and pallets
- Automatically transmit weight data into ERP and freight systems
- Eliminate manual transcription and reduce human error
- Pair weight data with photo documentation for full shipment visibility
- Maintain mobility and flexibility across shipping stations 

By integrating xScale directly into their workflow, Cla-Val established a single source of truth for shipment weight data. 

### **The Results:** 

**Dispute Reduction and Financial Protection** 

With accurate weight data captured at the point of shipment, Cla-Val significantly reduced carrier disputes related to incorrect weight adjustments. When disputes did arise, xScale data - paired with [photo documentation](https://www.mobiledemand.com/photo-documentation-product-records) - provided clear, defensible proof. 

One international shipment avoided a substantial surcharge after Cla-Val was able to validate the shipment’s true weight, contributing to overall savings totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars. 

**Improved Throughput and Labor Efficiency** 

- Faster weighing without stopping to manually record data
- Reduced rework caused by incorrect or missing weights
- Streamlined training for new shipping staff
- Consistent processes across all shipping areas 

**Built Trust with Carriers** 

Accurate, consistent weight data helped Cla-Val establish credibility with freight carriers. Over time, this reputation for accuracy resulted in: 

- Fewer audits and disputes
- Zero unexpected weight-based surcharges
- Stronger carrier relationships 

“*Clear, accurate weight data has been critical for us. When combined with photos, we have full confidence in every shipment - and carriers know it.*” - David Koeblitz, CFO at Cla-Val 

**Proven Scalability and ROI** 

Today, Cla-Val actively uses: 

- Three xScale S200 units
- Integrated with four xDIM mobile dimensioning systems
- Tens of thousands of shipments processed with verified weight data 

The MobileDemand portal allows Cla-Val to manage configurations easily while scaling usage across teams and facilities without operational disruption. 

### **Looking Ahead:** 

With xScale firmly embedded into daily operations, Cla-Val continues to evaluate opportunities to further standardize and expand mobile weighing across additional workflows. 

By building their shipping operation on accurate, defensible weight data, Cla-Val has reduced risk, improved efficiency, and protected freight spend at scale. 

Client Profile:Industry: Designer / Manufacturer of Automatic Control Valves  
Employees: 500+

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