This article explores various types of industrial weighing equipment and their uses across multiple sectors. Reliable measurement is crucial for quality control, process optimization, and regulatory compliance in many manufacturing and logistics workflows. Whether weighing bulk materials, inbound shipments, or finished products, the right scale can streamline operations and boost productivity.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Industrial Floor Scales
- Buffer Scales
- Electronic Platform Scales
- Common Industrial Applications
Introduction
Precise weighing is essential for numerous industrial processes. Whether shipping raw materials in or finished products out, maintaining quality control through each step of manufacturing requires accurate measurement. Floor scales, buffer scales, and electronic platform scales are common heavy-duty equipment suited to industrial environments.
This article from BINCEN explores some popular industrial weighing solutions and their typical uses. With over 20 years’ experience producing scales, weighbridges, and automation systems, BINCEN offers durable, high-performance equipment backed by expert service and support.
Industrial Floor Scales
Floor scales are versatile weighing platforms designed for stability and durability in factory settings. Typical specifications include 3-10 tonne capacity, IP68 rated sensors, and 0.5-3,000 divisions display resolution. Constructed from steel with a protective paint finish, floor scales can withstand heavy traffic and harsh conditions.
Accuracy is ensured through stringent calibration and a reinforced beam structure absorbing impact and vibration. Modern digital instruments offer data output and storage capabilities. Panel thicknesses range from 8-14mm depending on intended loads and lifespan requirements.
Buffer Scales
Where impact forces may damage standard scales, a buffer scale absorbs shocks through its spiral compression spring system. Double-layer construction and reinforced panels provide rigidity without compromising sensitivity. Sensors maintain high precision under dynamic weighing conditions.
Typical buffer scale specifications include 5-20 tonne capacity, IP67/IP68/IP69K rated sensors, and 0.5-10,000 divisions display resolution. Applications include bulk material transfer points, warehousing, port terminals and heavy manufacturing.
Electronic Platform Scales
Platform scales offer a large, stable weighing surface for bulkier loads. Constructed from steel plate with a durable powder coat, models range from small portable units to integrated weighing systems. Accuracy classes start at 0.5% for non-certified use up to 0.02% for legal trade.
Platform scales connect to digital readouts with data storage, interfaces and printing functions as needed. Stainless steel versions suit hygienic and wash-down requirements in the food/pharma industries. Anti-slip chequered plate tops promote safety.
Common Industrial Applications
The following table outlines some typical uses for various industrial weighing equipment:
| Industry | Equipment | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | Floor scale | Weighing building materials, aggregates |
| Warehousing | Buffer scale | Receiving/shipping, automated packaging |
| Chemicals | Platform scale | Batching, quality control, filling |
| Food processing | Platform scale | Production lines, filling/packaging |
| Metals | Floor scale | Raw material stockpiling, shipping |
Within factories, floor scales efficiently weigh work-in-progress throughout each production stage for quality assurance. Port facilities utilize buffer and platform scales to streamline logistics operations. And buffer scales absorb impact forces during material transfer processes in quarrying, mining and heavy manufacturing.
Whether verifying shipments against purchase orders, batching ingredients, or certifying finished goods, industrial weighing solutions from BINCEN help optimize workflows through precise and reliable measurement.
