Platform scales are weighing devices that use one or more plates to calculate the static and dynamic load of objects or substances in a number of industrial, commercial and consumer applications. Each of these industrial weighing instruments consists of a flat platform on which the items to be weighed are placed.
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Strainsert CompanyWest Conshohocken, PA 610-825-3310 Over 40 years Strainsert Company has been designing optimal solutions for unique research, testing and control applications for a wide spectrum of customers in the aerospace and marine industries, in addition to others. As an industry leader in engineering support and customer service, Strainsert is dedicated to manufacturing the best platform scales possible for its many valued customers.
Alliance Scale, IncorporatedCanton, MA 800-343-6802 Alliance Scale Incorporated has established a name for itself in the platform scale industry and its continuing success is made possible by a forward-looking and original approach towards new products and services, in addition to a deep commitment to both its valued employees and customers. For more information, please go to Strainsert's website or call a friendly team member today.
Rochester Scale WorksRochester, NY 585-235-5882 If its quality manufactured platform scales you're looking for, then you've come to the right place! Rochester Scale Works is a leading distributor of excellent products and services that are offered to customers at competitive prices. Rochester's team of experienced professionals are dedicated to finding solutions that meet your exact specifications-down to the very last nut and bolt.
Jenssen ScalesSan Jose, CA 800-628-3310 Jenssen has been supplying manufacturing, service and scientific customers with high-quality platform scales for more than 40 years, in addition to many other services, such as cleaning, repairing and recalibrating equipment periodically on an on-call basis or through a preventative maintenance agreement. Furthermore, Jenssen has a complete line of scales available for both purchase and rental.
Doran Scales, Inc.Batavia, IL 800-365-0084 By design, Doran Scales offers the most varied selection of "off-the-shelf" platform scales & more. Each & every customer is treated as if they were Doran's only customer-that focus accounts for Doran's policy of shipping stock scales the same day they are ordered and for its two-year warranty covering both parts & labor. It is why Doran does so much repeat business with its satisfied customers.
Interweigh Systems Inc.Markham, ON 800-268-3269 As a manufacturer and supplier of platform scales and more, Interweigh is proud to be a member of the ISO community- as an ISO 9001:2008 and ISO\IEC 17025:2005 registered company, you can be assured of a consistent and trusted product. Interweigh's Mass Calibration Laboratory provides quality weight calibration services, including recalibration and refurbishing of existing weights. Call now!
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Floor scales and truck scales are examples of heavy duty platform scales. These weigh scales are low-profile, allowing inventory, livestock and even vehicles easy access to the platform. Often the scale is built into the floor for these large models, while smaller bench scales and balance scales offer more portable light-duty platform scales as they can be mounted to counters, benches or tables. These scales are more common in food, chemical, medical and retail industries, whereas floor scales are common in manufacturing, shipping, transport and marine industries. For large and small applications, durable and long lasting materials such as steel, concrete, stainless steel, cast iron and aluminum are utilized in the construction of these rugged and industrial scales. The platform itself is composed of sheet metal attached to a welded frame and often features a tread plate or other textured finish to improve traction for both personnel and the objects to be weighed. Additional options such as size, maximum weight capacity, mounting and material should all be carefully considered with regards to the specific application for which the platform scale will be used.
There are several weighing instruments associated with platform scales. The platform itself serves only to support the load, but attached paraphernalia is responsible for measuring its weight. Balance scales have two identical plates attached to either end of a beam that rests on a central pivot point. The object of unknown weight is placed on one plate and calibrated weights are placed on the opposite until equilibrium is reached. These dual platform scales are used predominantly for small measurements and in laboratory or research-based industries. The spring scale uses specified and calibrated metal coils below the platform to calculate weight. These springs have known consistent resistance. A change in the degree of compression therefore corresponds to a particular weight. Springs are also used in other types of platform scales to provide shock absorption during loading. Hydraulics may be used for similar purposes and measure weight in a similar fashion, but rather than known spring compression, it is the known displacement of fluids that correlates to specific weights. Electronic scales are popular as they can calculate both the net and gross weights of a particular load. In these scales the degree of deformation of a conductive coil or foil located beneath the platform creates electrical signals that display the weight on a digital panel.
