Weighing scales are ubiquitous measuring devices designed to precisely measure the mass and weight of a single or multiple miniature items. These scales weigh objects and give output readings in various unit ranges, including grams (g), kilograms (Kg), stone (St), and pounds(lbs.). They come in multiple dimensions, readabilities, and capacities with varied applications.
Furthermore, the weighing balances accommodate objects on their plates or bowl platforms and output the readings in various forms. For instance, mechanical (analogue) scales utilize a spring mechanism, while digital scales employ weight force to provide readings of the weighted objects.
What are the Other Names for Weighing Scales?
These mass and weight measuring scales are also referred to as mass scales, weight scales, mass balances, and weight balances.
What are the Different Types of Weighing Scales?
These scales are classified into various forms based on their applications and objects to be measured. Some of them include:
- Counting Scales: As the name suggests, these scales measure the weight and count the number of objects as well. They work with high precision and are an alternative to manual counting with human-error free.
- Bench Scales: These scales sit on counters or workbenches and are ideal for weighing objects of smaller sizes. They are mostly found in schools, warehouses, and laboratories.
- Pocket Scales: These compact and portable weighing scales still carry out the measuring of various small objects. They are common in schools, laboratories, and Jewellery shops to weigh the mass of small items.
- Hanging Scales: These scales measure the objects' weight while keeping the load suspended from the scale. The desired things are hooked or attached using a strap or hook and are measured. They are ideal for weighing heavy loads. Crane scales are the best example of hanging scales used for heavier loads.
What are the Applicable Environments for Weighing Scales?
Weighing balances are indispensable in environments where precise quantification, recording, and processing of objects are required. Everyone almost uses them. They are needed for a wide range of applications and environments, such as:
- Laboratories
- Shops, Supermarkets
- Domestic applications
- Industries
- Packaging Processes
- Medical Sectors
- Food Manufacturing and Processing
- Livestock.
