In this category, you will find a wide selection of weighing and counting scales, as well as plenty of helpful information on choosing the best scales for your needs, caring for your products, and more. As leaders in the industrial equipment sector, BlackHawk Industrial is proud to provide our customers with high-quality products and build strong customer relationships. The scales in this section are meticulously curated by our team to ensure that you get the precision, durability, and ease of use that you expect from any product purchased from BlackHawk Industrial.
We strive to empower our customers by providing the information they need to make informed purchasing decisions and to get the high-quality products they need in order to run their operations with smoothness and accuracy.
BlackHawk Industrial doesn't just sell products: we deliver solutions. We're here to help you navigate a complex industrial world by providing the tools and services necessary for your operations.
Choosing the Right Weighing and Counting Scales For Your Needs
When you are choosing the right weighing and counting scales, it's important that you first lay out your specific needs. Consider things like the maximum weight you'll be measuring, the level of precision you require, and whether or not you need to consider additional features like Bluetooth or wireless connectivity and portability.
Understanding Your Requirements
The first step is to clearly define your use cases for these scales. Are you more concerned with absolute precision, or with durability? If you are a business that deals with small, valuable items like jewels, then you will need a scale that has a high level of precision; however, a shipping industry operation will want to opt for a large, durable scale that can handle heavier weights.
Consider the Product Features
There are a lot of different options available on our website with a variety of features. Consider each and decide whether or not they align with your needs such as durability, connectivity, precision, and ease of use.
Evaluate Capacity and Readability
It's absolutely essential that you select a scale that has an appropriate maximum capacity for your operations. If you are weighing bulky and heavy items like palletized shipments, then you will need a commercial-grade industrial scale that can handle the maximum weight of your shipments. Alternatively, you may need a highly precise and sensitive scale that can read and display tiny increments of weight, which does not boast durability but will give you exceptional accuracy.
Prioritize Quality and Durability
The scales you will find through BlackHawk Industrial are built to withstand the rigorous industrial environments our customers work in. Choose scales that have robust, high-quality construction and durable materials to be confident that they will last a long time into the future.
Pro Tips For Your Weighing and Counting Scales
The following are just a few pro tips on how to get the most out of your weighing and counting scales from BlackHawk Industrial.
Calibrate Regularly
Make sure that you regularly calibrate your scales to ensure that they continue to provide you with accurate readouts. Even the most durable scales can lose their calibrations because of continuous use and the wear and tear that comes with it. Keep a standardized weight on hand that will be your benchmark for when you calibrate.
Choose the Right Location
You will need to place your scale on a flat, stable, and level surface to ensure you are not getting an inaccurate reading. Wobbly legs or an uneven surface will both cause your scale to misread the items you are weighing, which could lead to costly additional shipping costs and a variety of other problems.
Handle With Care
Make sure you handle your scales gently, and avoid dropping them at all costs. Drops, bumps, and other rough handling can cause damage to your scale's delicate sensors and lead to inaccurate readings. If you do drop or bump your scale, make sure you refer to pro tip #1 and calibrate it before your next use.
Weighing and Counting Scales: Care and Maintenance
Weighing and counting scales are major investments, so it's important that you give regular care and maintenance to them. This will ensure that your scales will last well into the future and will continue to provide you with accurate readings.
Keep Your Scales Clean
Clean your scales with regularity to clear out dust and debris buildups or other obstructions that could affect measurement accuracy. Use a clean, lint-free cloth and approved cleaning solutions to ensure that your scales stay clean and functioning properly.
Store Scales Correctly
Scales should be stored in a dry, temperature-stable environment where they will not be exposed to humidity or extreme temperatures. It is also important that your scales are stored somewhere they won't be subjected to jostling or being knocked around, which can impact accuracy and shorten their lifetime.
Make Time For Routine Calibration
This is worth a second mention: regularly calibrating your scales is crucial to ensure that they remain accurate and reliable. Even the best scales in the world require ongoing calibration, but how often you need to perform this task will depend on how often the scale is used and the level of precision required. For very precise work, you will likely need to calibrate with each use.
Preventative Maintenance Is Key
Get in the habit of routinely checking your scales (and all of your equipment) for signs of wear, damage, or other potential issues. Detecting a problem early can avoid further issues and will extend the useful life of your scale.
Why Purchase Weighing and Counting Scales From BlackHawk Industrial?
BlackHawk Industrial is the #1 choice for industrial manufacturers who are in need of technical service and production savings. As your "across the production floor" partner, we are dedicated to helping you lower your production costs without sacrificing the quality you require to continue delivering your own high-quality output. If you are looking for a partner who will reliably deliver value through product and supply chain performance, BlackHawk Industrial is here for you.
