Answers to the most common questions about weighing equipment, regulatory compliance, and scale selection in the United States. Click any question to expand the answer. Each answer includes a link to the full article where the topic is covered in depth.
A bench scale sits on a workbench or countertop and is designed for loads that can be hand-placed — typically 5–600 lb with fine readability for counting, checkweighing, and precision applications. A floor scale sits on the floor and is designed for heavy or bulky loads that arrive by forklift or pallet jack — typically 1,000–20,000 lb. Most industrial operations need both, positioned at different points in the workflow. → Full article: Bench Scale vs Floor Scale
A counting scale establishes an average piece weight (APW) from a known sample of identical parts, then divides the total weight of any subsequent batch by that figure to display the piece count — automatically, in real time. The accuracy depends on the scale’s internal resolution, the sample size, and the uniformity of the parts. → Full article: What Is a Counting Scale?
A pallet jack scale combines a standard hydraulic pallet jack with an integrated digital weighing system. Load cells in the forks measure the weight of the pallet as it is lifted, displaying the reading on a digital indicator. The operator lifts, weighs, and moves the pallet in a single operation. → Full article: What Is a Pallet Jack
A checkweigher is a weighing system that verifies the weight of every product or package passing through a production line — automatically, at line speed, without stopping the line. It compares each item’s weight to pre-set upper and lower limits and rejects any item outside the acceptable range. → Full article: What Is a Checkweigher?
A crane scale suspends between a crane hook and the load to measure the weight of suspended items during lifting operations. It uses strain gauge load cells to convert the tension force of the suspended load into a digital weight reading, displayed on an indicator at floor level via a wireless remote. → Full article: How to Choose a Crane Scale
