Volumetric scales

Truck scales are used to weigh complete vehicles - such as trucks or vans - together with their load. They are usually designed as stationary floor scales, often with drive-on and drive-off ramps. These scales are used in logistics centers, recycling yards or in the agricultural industry. Modern models offer digital evaluation, automatic gross-net calculation and interfaces for data transmission. Truck scales must be particularly robust and weatherproof and are often subject to mandatory calibration. Regular calibration ensures that both unladen weight and payload can be reliably determined - this is crucial for both billing and safety.

Floor scales are flat, stable platform scales that are installed directly on the warehouse floor. They allow pallets, crates or containers to be placed on them easily using a pallet truck or forklift. They can often be combined with ramps, pit frames or roller conveyors. Thanks to their large weighing surface and high load capacity, they are ideal for use in warehouses and production. Depending on the version, floor scales can be calibratable and combined with various indicators. The robust construction made of steel or stainless steel makes them durable and resistant to dirt, moisture and heavy loads in everyday industrial use.

Packages are individual ready-to-ship units such as cartons, pallets, crates or rolls. They form the smallest logistical unit in the transportation of goods. For transportation, storage and shipping, it is crucial to know the exact weight and volume of each package. Modern volume scales or scanners record these values automatically - this saves time and avoids errors. In logistics planning, package data is the basis for optimizing loading space, calculating shipping costs and labelling. Standardized package identification with barcodes or RFID also facilitates traceability and inventory control along the entire supply chain.

Bench scales are compact scales that are used on worktables or counters. They are suitable for precise weighing processes with smaller objects in laboratories, retail or shipping. Most models have a digital display, tare function and selectable units. Their great advantage lies in their flexibility: they are quick to use, easy to clean and often battery-operated. Despite their small size, modern bench scales offer high accuracy and numerous additional functions such as counting mode or limit value monitoring. They provide valuable services in order picking or quality assurance.

Forklift scales integrate the weighing technology directly into the mast of a forklift truck. This allows the weight of a picked-up package to be determined directly during transportation - without any additional work step. The measurement is usually carried out using special load sensors or force measuring pins. This saves time and reduces the number of trips in the warehouse. Forklift scales are ideal for dynamic environments such as transshipment warehouses or production halls where fast processes and flexible weighing are required. They are robust, calibratable and available in various accuracy classes, often with a wireless connection to warehouse or shipping software.

Crane scales are mounted on the hooks of crane systems to weigh suspended loads during the lifting process. They are used wherever other types of scales are impractical - for example with large, bulky or heavy objects. The devices are particularly robust, shock-resistant and equipped with radio transmission to the control panel. Depending on the model, up to several tons can be measured accurately. Crane scales are essential for safety and efficiency when handling goods and are used in workshops as well as in port and industrial operations.

Platform scales have a large, flat weighing surface - usually made of steel - on which bulky or heavy objects are placed. They are suitable for use in industry, retail and shipping. The platform is usually built low to facilitate loading and unloading. Many models can be recessed into the floor or combined with ramps. Platform scales are available in various sizes and load capacities, optionally with a radio display, printer or interface for ERP systems. They offer a high load capacity, simple operation and reliable measurement results even under harsh conditions.

Counting scales automatically calculate the quantity of an item based on the individual piece weight and the total mass - ideal for small parts such as screws, nuts or electronic components. The scale is first calibrated with a known quantity, after which the quantity is recorded fully automatically. This saves time and prevents counting errors. Counting scales are mainly used in warehousing, production and shipping to determine packaging units precisely. Many models offer memory functions, interfaces for label printers and optional data transfer to merchandise management systems.

Readability describes how clearly and distinctly the display result of a scale is visible. Factors such as digit size, display lighting, contrast and viewing angle all play a role. Especially in hectic working environments or in poor lighting conditions, good readability is crucial for error-free measurements. Modern digital displays often offer backlit LCDs or high-contrast LED displays. The position and orientation of the display also influence ease of use - ideally it should be mounted so that it can be rotated or swiveled. In sensitive areas such as laboratories or dispatch, an easy-to-read display saves time and reduces misinterpretations.