Cardinal - Platform Scale

• Used for bulk weighing of ingredients in food production.
• Suitable for checking the weight of finished products before packaging.
• Applied in goods-in and goods-out departments for verifying deliveries and dispatches.
• Utilised in waste management for tracking material volumes.

Typical capacity range

Platform scales of this type commonly handle capacities from 150 kg up to 5,000 kg, with some heavy-duty units exceeding this.

Readability/Graduation

Typically offers readability from 50g to 1kg, depending on the maximum capacity and specific model.

Platform dimensions

Common platform sizes for industrial use range from 800mm x 800mm to 1500mm x 1500mm, or larger for specialised applications.

Construction material

Units intended for food processing typically feature stainless steel platforms and often a stainless steel indicator for hygiene and durability.

Power supply

Most industrial platform scales operate on mains power (230V, 50Hz in the UK) with an internal rechargeable battery for portability or backup.

Environmental protection

For food environments, units commonly have an IP rating of IP65 or higher, indicating protection against dust and water jets.

• What is the typical lifespan of a used platform scale?

  With proper maintenance, a well-built industrial platform scale can have a long operational life. Key components like load cells are robust, but regular calibration is essential.

• Are these scales suitable for washdown environments?

• What kind of calibration is required?

• Can this type of scale be integrated with other systems?

• What are the common causes of inaccuracy in platform scales?

Precision and portable balances are valued for their accuracy and reliability across laboratory and pharmaceutical settings. Buyers typically seek models with proven calibration stability and minimal drift over time. When purchasing used equipment, industry practice emphasises checking calibration certificates, verifying display functionality, and confirming availability of replacement parts. These instruments are generally regarded as durable workhorses that perform well if properly maintained. Key strengths include repeatability, compact design for space-constrained labs, and compatibility with existing analytical workflows.

General overview for this equipment type