Best Weight Scales

An instrument used for measuring the weight of an object is known as a weight scale. Weight scales have different commercial and industrial applications, since many products are priced and sold on the basis of their weight. The beam balance or balance is the common form of the weight scale used for weighing.

Best Weight Scales in the Market

In the following paragraphs, information on the best measuring scale products available in the market has been discussed. These products are classified into two categories i.e., on the basis of different companies and the types of weight scales.

Ohaus: It is one of the oldest brands of weight scale and is known for the quality products it manufactures. 'Mettler Toledo' took over the Ohaus company few years ago. Ohaus, which earlier dealt in mechanical balances, now produces digital weight scales. LS-200 was their first product to become successful commercially.

Seca 700: It is a medical weight scale product with a mechanical beam. The facility to measure the weight and height accurately in one go, is the distinguishing characteristic of Seca 700. This weight scale is sturdy, stable and has a non-slip platform. It is used for routine examinations of patients in hospitals. 'NorthShore Care Supply', 'HC Weighing Systems', 'Wholesale Point' and 'HealthCheckSys' are few of the many sellers of this product. The lowest price at which Seca 700 is available in the market is $188.

Tanita: It is a reputed brand in the field of capacitance weighing. 'Tanita' is a Japanese company and it is known for the durable weight scales it manufactures. Although the durability factor leads to compromise in the accuracy of measurement, the weight scales produced by this company are still considered to be the best in capacitance weighing.

Sartorius: The laboratory balances manufactured by 'Sartorius' are well-known across the European market. This German company has now entered the US market after purchasing 'Acculab', a manufacturer of electronic balances.

Rice Lake Weighing System (RLWS): The company is considered to be a leader in the field of process-control and industrial weight scale manufacturing.

Functionality-based Classification

The weight scales can also be classified on the basis of their usage or functionality. Here is a description of weight scales from different categories.

Mechanical Scales: The mechanical weight scales are multipurpose in nature and could be used to weigh a wide range of items including small household objects, food in kitchen, mails, etc. The hand held 'My Weigh Metal Hand Scale' which is priced at $4.9 is used to weigh small items that weigh up to 100 grams. 'Salter 021', a mechanical weight scale could be used for objects weighing up to 500 grams. The removable container of Salter 021 allows for dust free storage.

Kitchen Scales: The kitchen scales, as the name suggests, are used to weigh food items. Many different companies in the market offer kitchen weight scale products. The 'Salter 113' weight scale which has a capacity of maximum 3000 grams is priced at $9.95. It has a resolution of 25 grams and displays readings in pounds too. To set the dial back to zero, a tare knob is provided.

Jewelry Scales: Precious items like gemstones, coins (silver, gold), jewelry pieces, etc., are weighed with the help of these scales. The 'Jennings JS150V' is a digital and pocket weight scale that can weigh up to 150 grams and costs around $21. It has a resolution of 0.1 grams and the backlit display, counting features and VibraKill pad are some of its prime features. The 'Ohaus YA501' is considered to be the perfect device for weighing jewelry. The important features of this weight scale are the 0.1 resolution it offers, a stainless steel platform and the maximum capacity of 500 grams. The 'Ohaus YA501' costs around $25.

Legal Trade Scale: Before purchasing a weight scale device for legal trade, one should check whether it is NTEP Certified. The 'Citizen CTP-30' is one such NTEP certified product, that has a 0.01 resolution and a maximum capacity of 30 pounds. The tare feature, backlit displays and steel weighing platform are some of the important features of this product. The Citizen CTP-30 is priced at $224.9.

The best weight scales are those which give accurate results, are durable and have reasonable prices. One should thus, choose a product that suits his needs the best.