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Floor scale is a weight measuring device, which is used to measure heavy objects that cannot be lifted easily. The base of the machine is made of heavy duty structural steel and in the housing there are load cells that actually compute the weight placed on the platform. On the load cells rests a flat platform, which is made of heavy duty and corrosion resistant steel to withstand rugged use and a potentially corrosive environment. The electronic display unit indicates the true weight of the measured object. There are many types of floor scales depending upon the type of application.
Health scale : It is small, light and portable version of floor scale and can be easily carried around the home or health center. It is used to measure the weight of family members and patients, and greatly helps to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Pallet Truck scale : This is a mobile version of standard floor scale. It has wheels and can be driven around by a driver, powered by its rechargeable batteries. The other great feature that makes is very favored in large warehouses, is its ability to measure the weight of the objects as they are loaded and moved around the facility. The in built LCD weight display unit accurately and quickly, displays the weight of object as soon as it placed on it. The pallet jack scale has a hydraulic lifting system that powers the up and down motion of the fork. This makes it possible for the weight handlers to lift, measure, move and stack goods in various part of the facility.
Pit mounted scale: This is another special type of floor scale that is built inside the pit and has a very large and heavy duty platform, on which a loaded truck can easily drive up. The weight of the goods is known after the combined weight of truck along with goods is displayed on the display unit and from this weight of truck is deducted. This gives the true weight of goods. Thus it is possible to measure voluminous goods easily and accurately.
Explosion proof platform scale: Such type of weighing scale is used where inflammable liquid and chemicals are weighed. The parts of the scale are built according to stringent safety standards and can withstand fire and explosion. They are designed in such a manner that they should not cause any fire hazards while weighing highly inflammable materials.
Thus a floor scale is a highly versatile machine and can be used for a variety of applications, without compromising the accuracy of the readings. You can see the latest floor scales at www.paylessscales.com.
About Author :
Lawrence has been in the weighing machines industry for the last 14 years. He has been interested in the penetration of digital scales across various market segments. He has participated in the wide adoption of digital scales such as floor scales by small, medium & large businesses. His special area of interest has been maximizing the value proposition of a digital scale. You can know about a floor scale & other digital scales at www.paylessscales.com.
