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What can a pallet scale do?

Pallet scales are available in two basic designs:

• The horseshoe shape with weighing unit as a pure scale for pallets to be weighed.
• With a lifting scale with weighing function, the pallets are transported and weighed at the same time.

The modern pallet scale is certified and works digitally. It has moisture-proof controls, LCD displays with backlight, very good resolution. In the industrial and commercial sector, calibratable devices with multiple functions are increasingly in demand. Therefore, for weighing pallets, the pallet truck with weighing function is most often purchased. This has very robust and powerful load receptors. These are made of stainless steel and therefore rustproof. The weighing range is up to 3000 kilograms. The graduation is approx. 1000 g. These pallet scales weigh Euro pallets (standardised) or pallet cages or pallets with special dimensions. Pallet scales in special design are available for explosive areas. Although pallet scales are "heavy workers", they determine the weight of the pallets very precisely. These scales are available in stationary as well as mobile versions. The pallet scales are usually either made of stainless steel or hot-dip galvanized (rust-proof). Pallet scales can be easily transported as they have wheels and carrying handles (weight: 3000 kg). They can be operated by power supply or battery. Weighing is done by strain gauge load cells, the connection is made by means of a junction box.

How is weighing done?

Pallet scales are mainly used in warehouses and shipping departments, but also at loading docks and in production. The indicator is quite capable of determining piece counts as well. Here, the goods to be weighed are simply moved into the U-shaped opening, lowered and the weight can already be read on the display. The U-shape has integrated rollers so that the relatively heavy scale is easy to move. Pallet scales are connected to the EDP via numerous interfaces. Weighing terminals with touch screens are mostly optionally freely programmable and thus offer further individual possibilities that facilitate the daily work routine. Pallet scales are available in both mains and battery operation. Standard features include tare, net and gross weighing functions.

What is a pallet truck with scale?

This is used to transport pallets and weigh them at the same time. If desired, also available with printer. The weighing range is approx. 2 tons. Pallet trucks with scales work very precisely, but in higher ranges. They are mainly used in production, shipping and warehousing. The lift and drive function makes this type of scale suitable for really heavy goods. The most common use is in warehousing and shipping and is also popular for loading. Of course, both pieces of equipment need to be maintained. With the pallet truck with scales, maintenance is a little more complex. However, both require the replacement of the strain gauge load cells. Both devices are designed for a long service life. This means that the load cells last quite a long time before they need to be replaced.

Conclusion

Both the pallet scales and the pallet trucks with scales obviously need initial calibration, maintenance, recalibration, and for commercial use, calibration as well. Cleaning is easy. The weighing of the goods to be weighed is relatively simple, fast and still precise, even though higher weight ranges are involved. Both pallet scales and pallet trucks with scales have different features, such as gross, net, pressure and tare functions.

Pallets are easy to weigh with both the pallet scale with display on stand and the pallet truck with scale. The goods to be weighed are moved into the horseshoe shape of the pallet scale, placed on the plates of the horseshoe. The weight indication then appears on the display. If desired, the printout is then made according to previous programming. The pallet truck with scale picks up the product to be weighed, lifts it and the weight indication appears on the display. The printout would be possible now. The pallet is then loaded or placed on a shelf in the warehouse. There are different types of pallet trucks with scales, such as the scissor pallet truck. However, the traditional pallet truck with scales is still very popular. This is because the scissors are prone to more wear and tear from the scissor joints. The equipment needs to be cleaned, oiled, lubricated and also recalibrated regularly. In both cases, these are high quality industrial scales. Rollers or wheels enable easy handling of the goods to be weighed or subsequent transport over loading ramps. The materials of both the pallet scales and the pallet truck with scales are guaranteed rust-free and also durable.

Whether the pallet scale or the pallet truck with scales is more suitable depends on the distances to be covered and the weight of the pallets. Higher weights, longer distances - the choice falls on the pallet truck with scales.