Commodity scales is one of the types of equipment designed for static weighing, necessary for the implementation of trade and accounting operations. Their outdoor placement is necessary for the reason that with their use the mass of a sufficiently large product can be measured, raising it to a height is not rational. The only difference between commercial floor scales and commodity scales is the ability to set the cost of a product per unit. For this reason, two new windows are added to the indicator, in one of which the price is indicated, and in the other the full cost of the goods being weighed.
Commodity floor scales
The right choice of commercial floor scales
The choice of scales, any, electronic, floor, commodity, or containing all these functions, is carried out according to several basic parameters, namely:
- the weighing limit, which is expressed in two main characteristics: npv and nmpv, where the first value is the maximum weight of the load, which can be accurately measured, and the second is the minimum. These characteristics of the device do not mean that a load with a greater or lesser mass cannot be installed on the platform, or the device will not provide the measured data. The mass will become known, but its accuracy will not be as stated in the instruction manual;
- discreteness, that is, the lowest value by which the display will change. In simple words, if a load weighing 50 kg is installed on the platform and another load is substituted for it, the mass of which will be 530 grams, and the final weight on the display will be 50.550 kg, then the resolution in this case will be 0.05 kg. That is, the result will vary by at least 50 grams with rounding it up. The smaller the discreteness of the trade scales, the more accurate the result can be obtained by weighing the goods;
- errors, that is, the value by which the actual weight of the cargo may differ from the measured one. The measurement error of devices of this type can be equal to from 1 to 10 grams.
In addition to the main parameters, when choosing a trading scale, it is necessary to pay attention to the size of the platform, the choice of which should correspond to the dimensions of the goods that will be placed on it. In addition, the platform of these measuring instruments can be either absolutely smooth or have some kind of corrugation on its surface. The second option is more preferable, as it will protect the cargo from involuntary slipping. Accurate floor scale rating See in our article.
Functional Features of Floor Trading Scales
The main functions in this case can be called:
- taring or dumping, which allows you to find out the exact mass of products without packaging. In order to use them, you must first weigh the container in which the goods are located, reset the value obtained and measure the weight of the cargo together with the container. The result will be the weight of what is inside the package;
- stabilization necessary for accurate fixation of the mass of moving objects. So, for example, it is impossible to measure the weight of a still living fish without this function, since its movement will occur constantly. In this case, stabilization will help to find out the exact mass.
The use of additional functions is carried out using the keyboard
In addition, the versatility of such equipment is expressed in the presence of several weighing modes, the ability to save transaction histories, to fix product prices, as well as automatically calculate the delivery and printout of data by means of synchronization with a computer.
Floor scales
In this category, three different groups can be distinguished, namely trade floor scales:
- on the counter. In this case, an indicator with an information display is mounted on a stationary metal support. This option is classic;
Commodity floor scales on the rack
- on the counter. In this case, an indicator with an information display is mounted on a stationary metal support. This option is classic;
- without stand with indicator fastening by means of a flexible cable. The advantage of this option is the ability to conveniently place the indicator with a display on the desktop or any other place;
Commercial floor scales without stand
- on a radio channel whose range does not exceed 10 meters. The indicator is not connected to the platform with wires, which ensures their safe use in various rooms and in outdoor conditions.
Commercial floor scales on the radio channel
Choosing a model of commercial floor scales depending on environmental conditions
If the floor scales will be used in rooms in which there is no normal level of illumination, it is necessary to choose a model whose display will have a backlight. This will help to more accurately see the number on it, and therefore, to avoid a huge number of errors during trading operations. The larger the display size of the trade scales, the more convenient they are to use.
Display backlight makes it easier to work in low light
The ability to work in the absence of a source of electricity is also very important. Today, there are models that can be used without a direct connection to the network, but at the same time, the battery built into the device must have a sufficient charge level. It is very convenient to use such devices if in the conditions of their use a power outage is constantly observed and in the absence of a battery many data could be lost.
The degree of protection characterizes the level of protection against ingress of moisture and dust into the device. In the manual, this characteristic is indicated by the Latin letters IP. Most modern devices have this indicator equal to 54, which implies the occurrence of negative consequences after exposure to environmental factors. While indicators 67 and 68 make it possible to use electronic scales in conditions characterized by the presence of harmful and aggressive factors.
Also, the presence of increased humidity affects the choice of the main material for the manufacture of the main structural elements. So if it is planned to weigh liquids, then the platform of the measuring equipment should be made of stainless materials. The remaining structural elements can be coated with special compositions that protect the metal from corrosion.
Platform size is also important. It is necessary that its length and width be sufficient to accommodate the goods that are planned to be installed on it. In most cases, the larger the weighing limit, the larger the platform of the device.
Stainless steel platform
Rating of the best models
The main of the best trading floor scales existing today include:
- Sprint ST-TCS-500 with NVP equal to 500 kg, platform size, 45x0.6 m and a resolution of 0.1 kg. The features of this model include the possibility of subtracting the tare mass from the total weight of the cargo, the presence of memory for 7 previous weighings, the presence of an energy-saving mode when operating on battery power, the capacity of which is enough for 200 hours of continuous use, controlled by the low-charge indicator and reboot;
Sprint ST-TCS-500
- Sprint SIBS-150/300 with NVP 150 and 300 kg respectively, platform size 0.4x0.5 kg and a resolution of 0.05 kg. The features of these models of scales can be called an inclined rack, the presence of bright illumination on a bright LCD-display, the ability to use both alternating and constant power supply, a sufficiently large battery capacity, which will last 200 hours, a moisture-resistant design made of stainless steel .
Sprint SIBS-150/300
- MIDL Gulliver 06 with fixed weight of 6, 150 and 300 kg, a resolution of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 kg, respectively, and a platform size of 0.6 and 0.8 m. In addition to the counting mode, this model also has a percentage, as well as weighing summation mode. As additional functions, weight stabilization is used when weighing a moving load, collaboration with the UNS BP-1.2 smart barcode label printer, and much more.
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MIDL Gulliver 06
