Bench Scales
Precision Weighing for Everyday Industrial Tasks
Bench scales are designed to deliver accurate and reliable weighing for a wide range of industrial applications, from quality control and parts counting to packaging, warehousing, and production processes. Their compact design, multiple capacity options, and flexible configurations make them suitable for both light-duty and demanding industrial environments.
Available with different platform sizes, construction materials, weighing functions, and communication options, bench scales can be configured to match the operational requirements of manufacturing facilities, laboratories, logistics centres, and food processing operations.
Built Around Different Weighing Applications
Different industries require different weighing capabilities. Bench scales are available in configurations suitable for a variety of daily industrial operations.
| Application | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Quality Control | Product inspection and weight verification |
| Parts Counting | Inventory management and component counting |
| Packaging | Final weight checks before packing and dispatch |
| Manufacturing | Production weighing and process control |
| Laboratory & Testing | Sample preparation and precision measurement |
| Warehousing & Logistics | Shipping, receiving, and inventory verification |
Standard Features Across the Range
Bench scales are available with features that support efficient operation across industrial environments.
Display & Operation
- High-visibility LCD or LED display
- Simple keypad for quick operation
- AC-powered or rechargeable battery models
- Multiple weighing units
- Stable and fast weight display
Weighing Functions
- General weighing
- Gross, net, and tare weighing
- Checkweighing with programmable limits
- Parts counting
- Weight accumulation and totalization
- Percentage weighing (selected models)
- Simple batching and formulation (selected models)
Construction Options
- Mild steel or stainless steel platform
- Compact industrial design
- Multiple platform sizes
- IP-rated models for demanding environments
- Bench-top installation for efficient workspace utilisation
Technical Configuration Overview
| Parameter | Typical Configuration |
|---|---|
| Capacity Range | Model dependent |
| Platform Size | Multiple platform options |
| Construction | Mild steel or stainless steel |
| Display Type | LCD or LED indicator |
| Power Supply | AC power or rechargeable battery |
| Protection Rating | IP-rated models available |
| Communication | RS232, RS485, USB or Ethernet (model dependent) |
| Operating Functions | Weighing, checkweighing, parts counting, totalization |
Final specifications vary depending on the selected model and operational requirements.
Connectivity & Compliance
Modern bench scales can be integrated with production and inventory systems to improve weighing efficiency and data management.
Connectivity Options
- RS232 and RS485 communication
- USB and Ethernet connectivity
- PLC integration
- ERP and warehouse management system compatibility
- Printer and label printer support
- Remote display connectivity
- Optional wireless communication on selected models
Compliance Options
- OIML-approved configurations
- Legal-for-Trade approval
- ATEX and IECEx certified variants where required
- IP-rated protection for industrial environments
- ISO 17025 calibration support where required
The final configuration should be selected based on the weighing application, operating environment, integration requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
