Any type of large or small scale production or manufacturing and industrial work is going to be very hard on all the equipment. This is true for all types of devices, but it is more important to consider when choosing platform scales that have not just to stand up to the daily grind, but remain accurate.
There is no way to eliminate platform scales in industrial use from taking a beating. Loads will be dropped, and there may be heavier than recommended loads and even loads that contain liquids, chemicals or dry ingredients that are potentially problematic for the actual weighing mechanism on the scale.
There are some designs and options that are more efficient, effective and long-lasting on platform scales. These options will help to extend the life of the scale even in very harsh work environments where frequent washdowns, heavy use and changing load demands are a factor.
Low Profile
There is a very big advantage with low profile platform scales. These types of scales have the weighing platform a small distance from the floor, creating more stability for the scale.
With the low platform, there is also less risk of employee error causing equipment to catch on the edge of the weighing platform when adding and removing the weight. The lower platform also means that the load is not lifted as high to be placed on the scale, helping reduce the risk of a drop onto the scale surface.
Highly Accurate
Choosing a brand of platform scales that has a history of standing up to use in a specific industry is critical. There are new scales and new load cell designs that have innovative design options that are beneficial to extending the life and the accuracy of the scale.
Whether you are trying these new designs or choosing a highly recognized scale brand, make sure you are buying from a dealer and a manufacturer that will stand behind the accuracy of their scale in your particular work environment.
Ease of Use
Everything from the type of display the scale works with to the ability for the scale to communicate with your network is all a part of choosing the right platform scales.
The more modern the design and type of platform scales, the more features you will find with the scale. These features can include weightless calibration, memory storage, vibration eliminators and even the ability to have diagnostics to help troubleshoot the scale should there be an issue.
