Bench scales, also know as table-top scales and checkweighers, are manufactured with a variety of sizes and options. Choosing the best bench scale for your operations can be a critical key in accuracy, longevity, and efficiency in your production facility. Here we will discuss how to choose the right bench scale for your weighing needs.
Environment
Bench scales are available in plastic and stainless steel. You should consider your environment and the product you are weighing before selecting your bench scale. Typically, stainless steel bench scales are made for wash-down, dusty, and high-use applications. Industries such a produce packaging, meat processing, and chemical engineering have great success with stainless steel scales. Along with the stainless steel base, you will also want to consider the environment for your indicator – scale head. Indicators are made of all types of materials. A select few indicators are considered wash-down safe, and you should consult with a scale company before choosing the indicator that you want. Smaller bench scales are available for laboratories that need precise measurements. These scales should be protected from rough environments as they can quickly lose calibration.
Intrinsically Safe
Scale manufacturers have began producing a wide variety of intrinsically safe bench scales. These scales are safe to use around explosive or combustible materials. The peace of mind with having a scale that will be safe to use for your threatening chemicals is always a big plus for a safe working environment. Consult with your scale company to find the right intrinsically safe bench scale for your needs.
So Many Options
Bench scales can perform a lot of functions from check-weighing to pricing. A pricing scale a great scale for produce stands, fish markets, and seed producers. Pricing bench scales allow a preset price to be entered for a product code for simple and fast transactions. Aside from pricing scale, bench scale are available as conveyor bench scale and as manual roller-top bench scales. The ease and speed of working with an automatic or manual conveyor / roller system is sure to enhance your production abilities. Did I mention that labeling programs have been developed to work with bench scale for any industry? You can simply enter your product, lot number, and whatever other information you may need within seconds and have a label provided for that package with barcodes, time/date, weight, and various other information. The options are endless for your bench scales and laboratory scales.