Help in Choosing a Commercial or Industrial Weighing Machine
Commercial and industrial weighing machines are scales used for transactions where only the seller or the seller and buyer are present. In the instance of a vegetable grocer, the products are placed in a plastic bag and weighed in front of the customer. This is the same with a deli where dried meat products are weighed if sold by the gram.
Other instances where commercial weighing machines are used include candy stores and chips vendors who price their products according to weight. For the vendor to price a product based on weight, a commercial scale is essential.
Commercial scales must meet certain regulations regarding weight measurement in terms of accuracy, the way the labels are printed, and how the price per kilogram or gram must be entered. Such regulations help to protect the customer.
Where the product manufacturer packages 1 kg bags of sweets and labels such as 1 kg, the manufacturer does not use a commercial weighing machine. The products can be packed according to preference, as long as the manufacturer can guarantee that the package contains at least 1 kg according to their stated minimum weight for the package. In this instance, the manufacturer or merchant can use an industrial scale to measure the weight and label the packaging.
An industrial weighing machine does not necessarily have labelling features. However, exceptional precision in measurement is essential for industrial scales. Such equipment must be able to measure 10 kg just as accurately as 1 000 kg. Our products also meet this requirement.
Such a machine is manufactured for the harsh work environment and is thus typically more robust in design than the commercial one used for front-of-store usage.
The commercial scale on the counter in the deli is not made for the harsh environment of the cold room or a meat processing room of a large butchery where cold temperatures and moisture are experienced daily. For such an environment, the use of a robust industrial weighing machine is thus crucial.
We supply both commercial and industrial weighing equipment. Some of the machines are for retail operations, while others are used in factories, cold rooms, butcheries, and more. We provide everything from equipment capable of weighing and measuring non-cubed items, such as at airports to scales for meat-processing plants where the overhead track fitted scales are used to quickly weigh heavy carcasses.
Durability, efficiency, easy operation, accuracy, and low maintenance are characteristics of the equipment available from us. In addition, we provide the equipment at highly competitive prices. Restaurants, farmers, fisheries, grocers, food processing plants, airports, and courier companies are among our clients.
Weight Indicators
As part of our product stable, we sell weight indicators that are compatible with our equipment. Such indicators serve to display exact measurements. In many instances, these devices can log data and store the information to a connected device for record keeping and analysis purposes.
It is possible, today, to have data transmitted from the industrial weighing unit to an online platform where the administrator or technician can access the data from a remote location. These indicators are housed in robust casings to protect them from the effects of temperature fluctuations, rough handling, and moisture.
In many instances, our industrial scales come with stainless steel frames and bodies to ensure safe and durable operation in corrosive environments. In other instances, the platforms are specially coated to protect against corrosive elements.
How to Choose the Right Commercial or Industrial Scale
With the wide range of commercial and industrial scales available, it can be a daunting task to choose the right weighing equipment. To this end, first consider why you need the scale.
Answer Questions, Such As:
- What is the maximum weight to be measured?
- What is the minimum weight it must be able to measure?
- Do you need to print labels for the customer’s reference?
- Where is the equipment going to be used (airport, courier, retail, cold room, etc.)?
- Do you need to measure cubed or non-cubed items?
- What is the maximum size of the items it must be able to measure?
- What level of accuracy is required?
- Do you want remote access to measurement data?
- What space is available for the placement of the equipment?
- Do you only need to measure weight, or do you need to measure dimensions as well?
- What is the temperature range to which the equipment is exposed?
Once you have answered the mentioned questions, view our range of commercial and industrial weighing machines. We also provide downloadable brochures that contain exact specifications. Get in touch for help to choose and order the equipment of choice.