Industrial scales are used to measure weight in manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, and laboratory environments, ranging from bench-top precision scales to heavy-duty floor and platform scales. We stock mechanical and digital industrial scales built for accuracy, durability, and repeated use in demanding environments.

Types of Industrial Scales

Bench scales are suited for small parts counting and light industrial weighing up to around 150 kg, while platform and floor scales handle larger loads such as pallets, drums, and bulk materials up to 5,000 kg or more. Crane scales and hanging scales are used for overhead weighing in warehouses and shipping yards, and counting scales are built specifically for high-volume parts inventory with built-in piece-weight calculation.

Accuracy & Capacity

Capacities in this category range from 3 kg on precision bench scales up to 10,000 kg on heavy-duty floor scales. Look for scales with legal-for-trade (NTEP) certification if the scale will be used for commercial transactions, or NIST-traceable calibration certificates for quality control and audit purposes.

Construction & Environment

Stainless steel, washdown-rated scales are best suited for food processing, pharmaceutical, and wet or corrosive environments, offering resistance to rust and easy sanitation. Painted or powder-coated carbon steel construction is a durable, cost-effective option for general warehouse and manufacturing use where washdown isn’t required. Most digital models in this category carry an IP65 or IP66 ingress protection rating, sealing the indicator and load cells against dust and splashing water.

Common Applications

Shipping and receiving weight verification
Inventory and parts counting
Batching and formulation in manufacturing
Quality control and compliance weighing
Livestock, agricultural, and bulk material weighing

Not sure which scale fits your application? Contact our team — we can help match capacity, accuracy, and construction to your specific requirement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between legal-for-trade and industrial scales?

Legal-for-trade (NTEP certified) scales are approved for use in commercial transactions where goods are bought or sold by weight. Industrial scales without this certification are intended for internal process control, inventory, and quality checks only.

How often should an industrial scale be calibrated?

Most industrial scales are calibrated every 6 to 12 months, though scales used in regulated or high-precision applications may require quarterly calibration. Legal-for-trade scales are often subject to mandatory annual inspection by local weights and measures authorities.

What capacity scale do I need?

Choose a scale with a capacity that comfortably exceeds your heaviest expected load, ideally with your typical weighing loads falling in the middle of the scale’s range for the best accuracy and readability.

Do you provide calibration certificates for scales?

Yes, select models are available with a NIST-traceable calibration certificate at the time of purchase. Look for the certification filter above or contact us for a custom calibration request.