A reality that any industrial business owner needs to contend with is the fact that not all platform scales are created equal. There is a tendency among people to distrust the accuracy of scales. Whether it is the produce scale at the grocery store, or a bathroom scale, people always tend to think that something – or someone! – is a little lighter than what the scale states. For personal use, it is okay to have some doubts about the scale at the post office, as you are talking about a few grammes in difference. For industrial use, however, the accuracy of the scale can have a big influence on costs. That is why accurate industrial scales form a vital part of any business that is dependent on these scales.
Accurate scales manufactured by industrial scale companies are more carefully constructed than any other types, and is also likelier to be used by skilled professionals capable of preparing them and reading them correctly. We are a leading manufacturer of an extensive array of commercial and industrial scales in South Africa. Our products are known for greatly improving productivity for companies from across the economy.
Different Types of Industrial Scales
There are two main types of platform scales that are ideal for light industrial use. These are bench scales and floor scales. Bench scales normally have a lower maximum capacity than their floor scale counterparts. Their ability to let you rest items on a bench makes them handy for weighing pieces or small ingredients, or for assembly and inspection tasks. Bench scales integrate easily with computer weighing and measuring software as well. Some bench scales are entirely sealed for sanitary wash-down if there is a danger of bacterial contamination. Floor scales, on the other hand, are more heavy-duty in nature, as they need to weigh heavier objects, such as pallets for shipment, and even machinery. These can also be integrated into a computerised system for easy calibration and data collection.
Uses and Applications for Industrial Scales
Accurate scales are used for various applications in an industrial process. They are used to optimise stock, pack orders correctly, and mix and blend products. These scales are also used to check the weights of finished products. Today, leading weighing scale manufacturers can design and manufacture industrial scales for nearly any required process manufacturing application.
Even though we are headquartered in Gauteng, we have a national footprint, and clients throughout South Africa. We provide superior sales and service of electronic scales, automated weighing, wrapping, and labelling systems, as well as thermal printers and industrial scales to clients not only in South Africa, but across the rest of the continent as well. In fact, we are proud to be the sole distributor of Teraoka/DIGI Weighing Systems and Anritsu Inspection Systems in the entire southern African region. We can service both the domestic and international markets through our network of ten sales and service branches, which are strategically located throughout South Africa. Our broad distributor channel and comprehensive support structure consists of a 24-hour help desk, research and development, and national stores warehouse, there to assist branches to support our valued customers. These are only a few of the many reasons why we continue to lead the way forward in innovation in the industrial scales sector.
Rich History of Excellence in South Africa and Beyond
With a history and reputation for innovation dating back to the early 1980s, we have more than three decades of experience in the southern African market, bringing dynamic and innovative approaches to the retail and industrial weighing automation sector. Our goal has always been to exceed the expectations of each of our clients by providing flexibility in terms of products and pricing, as well as quick installations of new equipment.
Let us help you stay ahead of the curve with affordable access to the very latest and most advanced industrial scale technology available on the market today. We are proud of our long history of great service, and continue to look forward with excitement. Our team is always at hand to provide you with all the information needed to make a fully informed purchasing decision. Speak to us today to learn more about our company, and how we can help you streamline your industrial weighing needs.