Platform scales

Robust and precise – for industrial applications

Precise platform scales in a wide range of sizes, for loads from 0.1 kg to 20 t, standard or custom designs, for different environmental conditions, calibratable if required or for use in hazardous areas

Ideal for piece counting, filling, vehicle weighing, and more.

Get advice now

That's why a platform scale is the right solution for you

  • Wide variety – standard or customized solutions for a wide range of requirements
  • High precision – reliable and reproducible measurement results, calibratable or for internal use
  • Robust construction – durable design
  • Optimal price-performance ratio tailored to your needs
  • Pre-calibrated & calibrated – ready for immediate use ex works
  • Flexible sizes & designs – Standard platform sizes up to 2,000 x 2,500 mm, measuring ranges from 0.1 kg to 20,000 kg, different manufacturing materials
  • Versatile functions – Weighing, dosing, filling, checking, etc.
  • Networked – Connection to industrial control or IT networks/ERP systems via various standard interfaces
  • Special solutions for heavy loads – Variants up to 100 t for bulky goods thanks to flexible positioning under overseas containers, machines, etc.

How the platform scale works

 

 

 

The platform

Platform scales are robust, industrial weighing systems that operate with a single-point load cell or four stainless steel shear beam load cells. The load cells are mounted under a sturdy frame construction with a load plate. The load is placed on the platform and the load cells measure the weight precisely. Depending on the model, various standard and special dimensions are available, including round designs.

The load cells used are calibratable and meet the highest protection classes up to IP69/69k, making them resistant to moisture and dust. The platforms themselves can be made of coated steel, galvanized material, or stainless steel. Removable load plates provide additional flexibility. A mixture of materials is possible, for example, a painted substructure can be combined with a stainless steel load plate. The result is a high-quality and, at the same time, price-optimized version of this weighing system.

 

 

 

 

Evaluation

Weight is recorded via connected evaluation electronics, which amplify the signal from the load cells and display the weight on a screen. Various interfaces enable seamless integration into existing systems. The weighing technology can therefore be easily integrated into industrial control systems or data networks. 

In addition to the standard weighing function, the system can be used for dosing or filling processes, piece counting, as a checkweigher, and much more, as required.

In conjunction with a pit frame, platform scales can be installed at ground level or, alternatively, driven onto with ramps. Low-profile drive-through scales with integrated ramps are also available to optimize and automate operational processes. 

ATEX versions for zones 1/2/21/22 are available for potentially explosive areas.

 

 

 

 

Mobile solutions – U-scales

U-scales can be used for weighing pallets. The pallet is driven onto the scale with a pallet truck and lowered; a ramp is not necessary. The U-scales can be used flexibly thanks to integrated transport rollers and can be stored in a space-saving manner.

 

 

 

 

Mobile solutions - Weighing rails

Weighing rails consist of two long, narrow platform scales and can be flexibly positioned under loads of different dimensions. This solution is ideal for both temporary and stationary installation.

 

 

 

Mobile solutions – vehicle weighing

A flexible system consisting of several mobile weighing platforms is available for weighing vehicles (cars and trucks) and bulky goods. These platforms can be positioned flexibly and connected to the evaluation electronics either by cable or radio. The system is suitable for measuring ranges from 1,000 kg to 100,000 kg. A battery-powered evaluation unit in a robust transport case is available especially for mobile applications. 

Do you have a question about optical belt scales?

Our experts are here to help you with advice and assistance.

Properties

Materials for platform scales (can be combined):

- Load plate: painted / stove-enameled / galvanized / stainless steel

- Structure: painted / stove-enameled / stainless steel

Platform dimensions L x W (mm): 800 x 800 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 300 / 600
Resolution (g): 50 / 100 / 200
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 100 / 200 / 500

Platform dimensions L x W (mm): 1000 x 1000 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 300 / 600 / 1500
Resolution (g): 50 / 100 / 200
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 100 / 200 / 500

Platform dimensions L x W (mm): 1200 x 1200 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 1500 / 3000
Resolution (g): 200 / 500
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 500 / 1000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 1250 x 1000
Measuring ranges (kg): 300 / 600 / 1500 / 3000
Resolution (g): 50 / 100 / 200 g / 500
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 100 / 200 / 500 g / 1000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 1250 x 1250 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 300 / 600 / 1500 / 3000
Resolution (g): 50 / 100 / 200 / 500
Resolution calibrated scale (g): 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 1500 x 1250
Measuring ranges (kg): 600 / 1500 / 3000
Resolution (g): 100 / 200 / 500
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 200 / 500 / 1000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 1500 x 1500 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 600 / 1500 / 3000 / 6000 / 10000
Resolution (g): 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 / 2000
Resolution calibrated scale (g): 200 / 500 / 1000 / 2000 / 5000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 2000 x 1500
Measuring ranges (kg): 600 / 1500 / 3000 / 6000 / 10000
Resolution (g): 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 / 2000
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 200 / 500 / 1000 / 2000 / 5000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 2500 x 2000
Measuring ranges (kg): 3000 / 6000 / 10000
Resolution (g): 500 / 1000 / 2000
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 1000 / 2000 / 5000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 3000 x 1500
Measuring ranges (kg): 1500 / 3000 / 6000
Resolution (g): 200 / 500 / 1000
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 500 / 1000 / 2000

Platform dimensions L x W x H (mm): 3000 x 2000
Measuring ranges (kg): 1500 / 3000 / 6000 / 10000
Resolution (g): 100 / 200 / 500 / 1000 / 2000
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 200 / 500 / 1000 / 2000 / 5000

Further dimensions and measuring ranges available on request!

Access ramps 

Pit frames for ground-level installation

Installation frame / side enclosure 

U-rails for easy transport using a forklift

Fixing plates for feet

Evaluation electronics / large displays

Stands for evaluation electronics

Factory calibration 

Factory calibration (partial)

ATEX version

Materials Platform scales (can be combined):

- Load plate: stainless steel

- Structure: painted / stove-enameled / stainless steel

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 150 x 150 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 3 / 6 / 15
Resolution (g): 0.5 / 1 / 2
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 1 / 2 / 5

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 200 x 200 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 3 / 6 / 15
Resolution (g): 0.5 / 1 / 2
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 1 / 2 / 5

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 250 x 250 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 3 / 6 / 15
Resolution (g): 0.5 / 1 / 2
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 1 / 2 / 5

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 330 x 330 x 93 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 6 / 15 / 30
Resolution (g): 1 / 2 / 5
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 2 / 5 / 10

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 400 x 400 x 115 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 15 / 30 / 60 / 150
Resolution (g): 2 / 5 / 10 / 20
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 5 / 10 / 20 / 50

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 400 x 500 x 115
Measuring ranges (kg): 30 / 60 / 150
Resolution (g): 5 / 10 / 20
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 10 / 20 / 50

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 500 x 500 x 110 (square)
Measuring ranges (kg): 30 / 60 / 150
Resolution (g): 5 / 10 / 20
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 10 / 20 / 50

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 500 x 600 x 132
Measuring range (kg): 60 / 150 / 300
Resolution (g): 10 / 20 / 50
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 20 / 50 / 100

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 600 x 600 x 137 (square)
Measuring range (kg): 60 / 150 / 300
Resolution (g): 10 / 20 / 50
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 20 / 50 / 100

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 700 x 700 x 145 (square)
Measuring range (kg): 150 / 300 / 600
Resolution (g): 20 / 50 / 100
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 50 / 100 / 200

Dimensions L x W x H (mm): 800 x 800 (square)
Measuring range (kg): 150 / 300 / 600
Resolution (g): 20 / 50 / 100
Resolution of calibrated scale (g): 50 / 100 / 200

Further dimensions and measuring ranges available on request!

Display:
Illuminated display or black box

Power supply:
110-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 12-30 VDC or battery operation

Input:
Full bridges – strain gauge /
optional additional inputs (e.g., taring, setpoint specification, dosing start, etc.)

Output:
Optional Profinet / Ethernet / Profibus / 4-20mA / RS232 / RS485
Modbus TCP / WLAN / Radio / Bluetooth / USB / Dosing contact / etc.

Housing:
Stainless steel or ABS plastic / with or without printer

Protection class: Up to
IP69k, depending on the model

Mounting types:
Wall mounting / tabletop installation or control panel installation

Operating temperature:
-10°C – +40°C (typical)

Functions:
Weighing, dosing, piece counting, checkweighing,
filling, weight summation, recipe management, peak value

Why choose Hense Wägetechnik?

Unternehmenseigenschaft schnelle Reaktion

Fast response

Unternehmenseigenschaft hohe Flexibilität

High flexibility

Unternehmenseigenschaft individuelle Lösungen effiziente Standardsysteme

Individual solutions & efficient standard systems

Unternehmenseigenschaft kompetenter kostenfreier Support

Qualified & free support

Unternehmenseigenschaft Zuverlässigkeit

Reliable

Unternehmenseigenschaft jahrzentelange Erfahrung

Decades of experience

Unternehmenseigenschaft eigene Produktentwicklung

Inhouse product development

Unternehmenseigenschaft wartungsfreie Produkte und einfache inbetriebnahme

Maintenance-free products & simple commissioning

Unternehmenseigenschaft hohe Verfügbarkeit und Qualität

High availability & quality