When choosing the right floor scale for your business, it is important to be well informed about the various options and the factors that play a role. We offer a wide range of floor scales, from models with a platform of 800 x 800 mm and a weighing range of 150 kg to models of 4000 x 1500 mm with a weighing capacity of up to 6000 kg. Our range also includes pallet scales, drive-through scales and weigh beams. In this blog we take you through the main considerations and options.
Different Brands and Models
There are many different brands of floor scale available, each with its own unique features and benefits. Weighing Experts carries a variety of models from renowned brands such as WPL Industries, Baxtran, Kern, Adam and Gram. When choosing a floor scale, it is important to take the following factors into account:
- Weight capacity: How much weight does the scale need to carry?
- Accuracy: How accurate does the scale need to be?
- Dimensions: How large does the scale need to be?
- Functionality: Which functions are important to you?
- IP rating: Does the floor scale need to be water-resistant (IP65)?
- Access ramps: Is the floor scale fitted with low access ramps?
With these considerations in mind, you can choose the perfect floor scale to meet your needs. Weighing Experts can also help you with the selection and placement of floor scales, both on the floor and built into the floor, depending on your specific needs and the working environment.
Key Features of Floor Scales
Larger Models
Our larger floor scale models start at around 800 x 800 mm. The weighing range varies per model, with capacities from 200 grams up to as much as 6000 kg. The weighing indicator is connected to the weighing platform by a cable and can be placed next to the platform, on the wall or on a column stand.
Access Ramps
As the name suggests, floor scales are placed on the floor. Access ramps can also be added, so that loads can easily be wheeled onto the platform on a trolley and weighed along with it. The importance of a low access ramp on a floor scale placed on the ground is that it makes loading and unloading considerably easier. This is particularly useful when using pallet trucks, as it makes it easier to move heavy loads onto the scale without much effort or risk of damage.
Collision Protection
For floor scales that stand on the ground, it can sometimes be wise to install collision protection. This protection helps prevent damage to the scale caused by collisions with, for example, forklift trucks or other vehicles. Weighing Experts has various collision protection options in its range to ensure that your floor scale stays well protected.
Built-in Scales
To save space, floor scales can also be installed in the floor, so that people can simply walk over them. This not only offers an ergonomic advantage, but also makes for a tidy and efficient workspace.
Special Models
Pallet Scales
A special range of floor scales is sometimes called pallet scales. These are U-shaped floor scales specially designed for weighing pallets. They are ideal for applications where only pallets need to be weighed, making the loading and weighing of pallets more efficient.
Fold-up Scales for the Food Industry
Weighing Experts also offers models that can be folded up and cleaned with high-pressure water. These scales are specially designed for the food industry, where hygiene and easy cleaning are of crucial importance. These fold-up floor scales make cleaning easier and ensure that they meet the strict hygiene standards required in food processing.
Custom-made Floor Scales
For special applications, Weighing Experts has the in-house expertise to design floor scales tailored specifically to your needs when a standard product from the range is not sufficient. Whether it concerns unique dimensions, special functionality or particular materials, we can offer a tailor-made solution that fits your business processes perfectly.
The Trade-off Between Weight Capacity and Accuracy
It is also important to consider the trade-off between weight capacity and accuracy. A scale with a higher weighing range, such as a 3 tonne model, often has a lower accuracy (for example 1 kg) compared with a scale with a lower weighing range, such as a 1500 kg model with an accuracy of 0.5 kg. It is therefore important to look not only at the maximum weight capacity, but also at the accuracy required for your applications. If you regularly need to weigh small weights, a scale with a lower capacity and higher accuracy may be more suitable.
Regular Maintenance and Calibration
Because floor scales are often subjected to heavy loads, it is important that they are checked regularly. Weighing Experts can carry out weighing tests on site and calibrate the scales. This ensures that you can always rely on accurate weighing results and that your floor scales continue to perform optimally.
Conclusion
At Weighing Experts we understand how important it is to choose the right floor scale that fits your specific needs perfectly. Whether you are looking for a robust scale for industrial applications, a hygienic model for the food industry or an accurate scale for weighing small weights, we have the expertise and the range to help you. Contact us for tailored advice and discover how we can support you in the selection, installation and maintenance of your floor scales.