Hanging scales are a type of scale that is designed to work a bit differently unlike any ordinary scale. Also called crane scales, the load in the handling scale is suspended using the crane scale’s hook instead of putting a load on a weighing pan. Many factories and warehouses use this type of scale because they need high-pressure environments where professionals are supposed to perform tasks quickly and correctly instead of numerous distractions. These hanging scales are used in different applications, including the retail sector, food industry, pharmaceutical industry, and manufacturing sector.

If one of the workers is not able to concentrate on the task at hand, efficiency can be reduced and accuracy can go by the wayside. At worst, safety can be compromised. This can lead to being dangerous for employees and expensive for the employer. Therefore, equipment and tools are kept in place.

What is a hanging scale?

A hanging scale is used to describe a wide range of digital and mechanical scales that are used to weigh objects by hand or suspended from a fixed position. They include crane scales and spring scales.

What are hanging scales used for?

Hanging scales are versatile weighing apparatuses. They can be used for different applications. For instance, farmers can use them to measure feed bags. The device allows them to ensure whether each bag caters to a pre-decided weight before feeding animals. Moreover, hanging scales come with various applications, such as weighting fishing nets or luggage for measuring fruits and vegetables. Fishing professionals use certain varieties of hanging scales to suspend-weigh caught fish by connecting the below balance hook under the fish’s gill plate.  The industry uses hanging scales to weigh very heavy loads. This is possible because hanging scales have the ability to tolerate rigorous conditions despite a compact frame.

How to use a hanging scale?

• Secure handle- When using the scale to weigh something, you need to make sure that the object you are going to weigh has a secure handle
• Proper attachment -Ensuring the proper attachment for lifting is done properly.
• Object placement – Another thing is to ascertain whether the object has been placed properly on a level surface for an accurate weight.
• Suspension hook – It is always good to use a suspension hook on the scale and hook it around the handle of the object.
• Use hand grip – When lifting the object, it is good to use the handgrip initially at the top of the handling scale.
• LED system –  It is always good to check the LED screen on the scale for the object’s weight.

When it comes to commercial applications, a hanging scale can be used to weigh mailbags in post-offices before distribution. It allows the postal depot professionals to pack their mail properly. For maximum weight, professionals can easily make sure that their mail is not too heavy to lift. Also, these scales can be used for checking the weight of baggage at the airport and making sure suitcases come under the required weight limit designated by airlines.