Confused between the two? You’ve
come to the right article. First, know that both types of scales – floor andplatform – can accommodate heavy-duty objects. The difference mainly lies in
the industrial demands on which the scale will be used on.
Let us weigh the
differences now!
A FLOOR SCALE is used for large, heavy, and oversized loads that are too hefty to lift on the scale by hand. They are usually equipped with ramps for the same reason. They are suitable for industrial environments like warehouses and factories.
Following
are some Industries that use floor scales:
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retail and
commercial (for checkweighing, stock monitoring, and product standardization)
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veterinary and
farming (weighing livestock and animal feed)
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industrial sector
(for oversized crates)
-
food industry
(accurate weighing of product ingredients)
-
hospital and
healthcare facilities (weighing medical waste)
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aviation
(weighing of luggage)
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waste and
recycling industry (waste measurement and monitoring)
-
commercial
laundry services (for hotels, schools, restaurants, etc.)
The floor scale in the figure
has a weighing bridge with a carbon steel checkered plate that is part of the
Floorscale Scale Series of Asuki.
A PLATFORM SCALE is used
for weighing objects that are not extremely heavy to lift or transfer to a
platform. It is commonly used in industries like airline travel, commercial
laundry, manufacturing, and agriculture.
The platform scale in the figure
has an additional feature of tower light integration which is part of the KW
Platform Weighing Scale Series of Asuki.
Both floor and platform scales
offer accuracy and efficiency to companies dealing with heavy-duty materials.
It is important to understand the purpose of the scale that will be used to decide
on the more appropriate choice. Be mindful as well in selecting the company to
purchase it from to ensure credibility.
As mentioned, weigh the
differences so you can weigh effectively!
