Floor scales are equipment used in industry to weigh heavy loads and large volumes of materials. They are designed to support heavy weights and are generally installed on the floor or fixed structures to facilitate the handling of goods in industrial environments. Here is information about what they are for, how they work, and some common types of floor scales used in industry:
What is it for:
Weighing Heavy Loads:
The main function is to weigh heavy loads, such as product pallets, containers, drums or bulk materials.
Inventory control:
They allow precise stock control, facilitating the monitoring and management of large volumes of goods.
Logistics and Material Movement:
Integrated into logistics processes, they help to optimize the movement of materials, ensuring that weights are in accordance with specifications.
Production control:
In many cases, they are used to monitor and control the quantity of raw materials or finished products in production processes.
How They Work:
Load Cells:
Floor scales generally incorporate load cells, devices that convert the load applied to the scale into an electrical signal proportional to the weight. These cells are located under the weighing platform.
Weight Indicators:
Floor scales can have built-in or separate weight indicators. These indicators display the weight reading and may have additional features such as connectivity and tare functions.
Robust Construction:
They are built with robust and durable materials to withstand the harsh conditions of the industrial environment and the heavy loads frequently handled.
Weighing Platform:
The weighing platform is the area where items are placed. This platform is sized to accommodate large volumes and resist impact and wear.
Common Types of Floor Scales:
Floor Scales with Ramps:
They have access ramps making it easier to load pallets or carts.
Floor Scales with Water and Dust Protection:
Designed for industrial environments that require additional protection against environmental elements.
Floor Scales for Hazardous Areas:
Designed to operate in potentially explosive environments, such as those with flammable vapors.
Portable Floor Scales:
They can be moved as needed and are ideal for locations where mobility is crucial.
The choice of floor scale type depends on the specific needs of the industrial application, environmental conditions and the load volumes that will be weighed regularly. |
