One of the most important aspects of maintaining an industrial scale of any type is to ensure that the load capacity on the scale is not exceeded. While there will be a built-in overload capacity for any scale, ideally avoiding this practice will help extend the life of the scale as well as reducing the need for constant calibration.
One of the most commonly used types of scales in any type of facility is an industrial floor scale. Sometimes called a platform scale, they are designed to be easy to use weighing systems for palleted loads, bins or other types of loads transported by hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts or other types of AGVs (automated guided vehicles).
The Platform Size
Typically with industrial floor scale models, the higher the load capacity, the larger the surface area will be on the platform. This is important as it allows for the load to be easily placed on the platform without concerns about balancing the load.
The platform size should be large enough to extend below or beyond the edges of the pallet, bin or load. When multiple sizes of loads may be weighed on the same scale, choose the platform size best suited to the largest type of load rather than the average.
Load Capacity
This will also be the same for load capacity on the industrial floor scale. By selecting for the load capacity for the maximum amount of the loads, not the average. Also, keep in mind that dropping loads, even the lighter loads, will result in potential damage to the scale and the need to recalibrate more often.
Finally, carefully select the type of platform configuration that is right for your needs. These scales can be set into the floor for a flush mount type of platform or left on top of the floor with a slightly lower profile. Ramps can be added to make it easy to drive loads onto and over the platform without any damage.
