Scales for butchers and meat processing

At the counter it is the legal-for-trade weight that counts; behind the scenes, the portion. The scales you find in a butcher's shop.

At the counter: verified, always

As soon as the customer pays for the weight, the scale is a trade instrument: it must carry the green M mark and stay within tolerance. That applies at the counter, at the market and for farm-gate sales. A retail scale calculates the price and shows it to the customer; see also what a verified scale is.

Labelling piece by piece

No piece of meat weighs exactly the same as the next, so the label must carry the actual weight. A label printing scale prints weight, price, date and a use-by date it calculates itself, with a barcode that includes the weight so the till does not need anything retyped.

In the back: portions and tolerance

Anyone making portions weighs to check: too light is giving away, and so is too heavy. A checkweighing scale with a lower and upper limit gives the verdict itself, counts what was correct and can be read out. How to choose those limits is explained in checkweighing in production.

Wet, cold and cleaned every day

A butcher's shop gets rinsed down, and the scale often stands in the cold room. Choose stainless steel, a removable platform and a protection rating that can withstand a water jet; an instrument that may only be wiped will not last here. Which protection rating suits which cleaning method is explained in which IP rating does my scale need. Also pay attention to the stabilisation time at low temperatures.

Verification, re-verification and repair

A verified instrument must stay accurate, and after a repair to the weighing mechanism it must be verified again. We are authorised by the manufacturers to repair and recalibrate their instruments; re-verification is arranged through the manufacturer - see verification, calibration and repair. We come to your premises; a counter scale does not need to be away for days.

Frequently asked questions

Does my counter scale need to be verified?

Yes. As soon as the price follows from the weight, it is a trade instrument and must carry the green M mark. That also applies at the market and for farm-gate sales.

Can the scale print the label with the use-by date?

Yes. You set the number of days per product; the scale adds them to the packing date and prints the date on the label, together with weight, price and barcode.

Which version will hold up in a butcher's shop?

Stainless steel with a removable platform and a high IP rating, so it can be rinsed. Also ask about the stabilisation time at chilled temperatures.

What if the scale breaks down?

We repair with original parts - we are authorised by the manufacturers to do so. After repair, re-verification is arranged through the manufacturer. Usually at your premises.

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