What to Ask When Buying Floor Scales

 A heavy duty floor scale is pricey but a smart investment when it comes to industrial businesses. Buying one that truly suits your requirements can be challenging especially when you are purchasing for the first time. Here, we’re listing a few points you should ask your weighing scale provider for you to choose the appropriate scale for your environment. Be informed to make the best choice!

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Be clear about your business requirements.

Capacity, accuracy, quality – the trinity for finding the best heavy duty floor scale. Floor scales can typically weigh up to 20,000 pounds (depending on the type you’re going to use). Keep in mind the products or items you’re going to weigh. Say, is this scale suitable for your business, and does the size of the scale suit the area where the scale will be installed? If you’re also dealing with QC/QA requirements, the durability of the weighing scale and its precise measurements are the top priority.

Check the floor scale’s features and accessories.

A floor scale is cost-effective if it is a reliable weighing system and makes your operations a whole lot easier. Here’s where its features and accessories get relevant. Weighing bridge (metal plate where items are placed), IP rating (degree of load cell protection), digital indicators (for measurement display), quality ramps (for lifting items), benchtop stand (for mounting the display device), and printer (for printing readouts) are all factors you have to consider. Don’t be shy to ask about these inclusions.

Ask who’s going to perform the setup and scale calibration.

Some scales are typically ready for use straight out of the box but others are not. Request your provider to set it up and perform scale calibration. However, depending on your requirements, you may need to recalibrate. Reliable providers give excellent customer service and may also teach you how to properly calibrate personally and through a detailed floor scale manual.

Consider maintenance and warranty coverage.

Trusted weighing scale providers also offer product maintenance and warranties ranging from one to five years depending on the floor scale model. Always ask more detailed questions concerning each warranty because coverage may differ between manufacturers. Regular product check-up and recalibration are all important to keep your product reliable, accurate, and resilient.

When buying heavy duty floor scales, follow these tips, and adamantly ask your provider to purchase a scale that meets all of your key buying criteria. Be a smart buyer and make sure you get your money’s worth!