Hostile Environment Scales and Balances
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Hostile Environment Scales and Balances are specialized weighing devices designed to operate accurately and reliably in adverse conditions. These scales are built to withstand extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, exposure to chemicals, corrosives, and vibrations, ensuring that their performance is not compromised by such challenging environments.
Working Principle
Hostile Environment Scales and Balances function by utilizing either mechanical or electronic mechanisms to measure weight. Mechanical scales often use springs, where the deflection of the spring indicates the weight of the item. Electronic scales, on the other hand, typically employ load cells that convert mechanical energy into an electrical signal. This signal is then processed to provide a weight readout. These scales are particularly useful because they maintain accuracy and reliability even when exposed to environmental factors that could affect standard scales, such as moisture, dust, and temperature fluctuations.
Applications
Hostile Environment Scales and Balances are used in a variety of specific applications where standard scales would fail. For example, they are essential in chemical processing plants where exposure to corrosive substances is common. They are also used in outdoor construction sites where scales must endure varying weather conditions, and in food processing facilities where frequent washdowns are necessary to maintain hygiene standards.
Advantages over other Scales and Balances
One of the primary advantages of Hostile Environment Scales and Balances is their durability and ability to provide accurate measurements in conditions that would typically impair other scales. For instance, in environments with high moisture levels, these scales can continue to function without the risk of corrosion or malfunction. Additionally, their robust construction allows them to withstand physical disturbances such as vibrations, which could otherwise lead to inaccurate readings in less specialized scales.
Limitations
Despite their advantages, Hostile Environment Scales and Balances have limitations. They may require more frequent maintenance to ensure their protective features remain effective. Additionally, their specialized construction can lead to higher initial costs compared to standard scales. The need for specific materials and designs to resist environmental factors can also limit the range of models available, potentially restricting their use to certain applications.
Considerations
When selecting Hostile Environment Scales and Balances, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can be higher due to the specialized materials and construction required to withstand harsh conditions. Operating expenses may also increase if regular maintenance is needed to preserve their protective features. However, their durability often results in a longer lifespan, potentially offsetting these costs over time. Accuracy is generally maintained across a range of environmental conditions, but users should ensure that the scale's capacity is appropriate for the heaviest expected loads to avoid inaccuracies. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored into the decision-making process, as these can vary depending on the specific environmental challenges the scales will face.
from GSE Scale Systems
The Model 350 and 355 Stainless Steel Indicators are designedfor multi-level applications where operators require access to andcontrol of weight information. The 350 is available with a ZincDie Cast enclosure for applications that do not require a stainlesssteel enclosure. These indicators can be... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment; Selectable Units; Washdown
- Capacity: 10 to 50
- Type: Check Weighing Scale
- Display: Digital Display
from FMS USA, Inc.
The forces of the side parts of the belt are transmitted over conical disks separately supported on bearing exactly to the center shaft - and this way upon the force measuring bearings. Features. The conical disks are moveable on the shaft and can therefore be adapted to any conveyors. Available for... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Material: Steel
- Type: Conveyor Scale
- Display: None
from Setra Systems
Setra Systems Industrial Checkweigher is designed in the tradition of all Setra Counting Scales based on award-winning variable capacitance technology, The Checkweigher is the ideal solution for your inventory control, packaging, quality and material handling applications when high accuracy and... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment; Selectable Units
- Capacity: 4.4 to 110
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Check Weighing Scale; Counting Scale
- Width: 15
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 10 lb (6 kg). Readability 0.001 lb (0.5 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.00044 lb (0.2 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 9.5 in x 11.8 in x 3.81 in (240 mm x 300 mm x 97 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP65; IP67; IP68; IP69k. Display Graphic LCD with backlit. [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion
- Width: 11.8
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 50 lb (30 kg). Readability 0.005 lb (2 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0016 lb (0.7 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 15.7 in x 19.7 in x 5.29 in (400 mm x 500 mm x 135 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP65; IP67; IP68; IP69k. Display Graphic LCD with backlit. [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 19.7
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 100 lb (60 kg). Readability 0.01 lb (5 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0047 lb (2.1 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 11.8 in x 15.7 in x 4.25 in (300 mm x 400 mm x 108 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP65; IP67; IP68; IP69k. Display Graphic LCD with backlit. [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion
- Width: 15.7
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 3 kg. Readability 0.2 g. Repeatability (sd) 0.1 g. Platform Size (LxWxH) 9 in x 9 in x 3.81 in (229 mm x 229 mm x 97 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP65; IP67; IP68; IP69k. Display Graphic LCD with backlit. Interfaces RS232. Readability (Certified) 1... [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 9
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 25 lb (15 kg). Readability 0.002 lb (1 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0009 lb (0.4 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 12 in x 12 in x 4.25 in (305 mm x 305 mm x 108 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP65; IP67; IP68; IP69k. Display Graphic LCD with backlit. Interfaces... [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 25
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion
- Width: 12
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 6 lb (3 kg). Readability 0.00001 lb (0.005 g). Readability (Certified) 0.0002 lb (0.1 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 14 in x 11 in x 5.3 in (345 mm x 275 mm x 135 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Hazardous Approval ATEX Cat. 2GD; FM Div 1. Protection Rating IP66; IP68. [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 6
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Counting Scale
- Width: 11
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 12 lb (6 kg). Readability 0.00002 lb (0.01 g). Readability (Certified) 0.0005 lb (0.2 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 14 in x 11 in x 5.3 in (345 mm x 275 mm x 135 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Hazardous Approval ATEX Cat. 2GD; FM Div 1. Protection Rating IP66; IP68. [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion; Counting Scale
- Width: 11
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 60 lb (30 kg). Readability 0.0001 lb (0.05 g). Readability (Certified) 0.002 lb (1 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 14 in x 11 in x 5.2 in (350 mm x 280 mm x 132 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Hazardous Approval ATEX Cat. 2GD; FM Div 1. Protection Rating IP66; IP68. [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 60
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion; Counting Scale
- Width: 11
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 120 lb (60 kg). Readability 0.0002 lb (0.1 g). Readability (Certified) 0.005 lb (2 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 14 in x 11 in x 5.2 in (350 mm x 280 mm x 132 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Hazardous Approval ATEX Cat. 2GD; FM Div 1. Protection Rating IP66; IP68. [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Counting Scale
- Width: 11
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 3 kg. Readability 0.1 g. Repeatability (sd) 0.09 g. Platform Size (LxWxH) 9.5 in x 11.8 in x 3.7 in (240 mm x 300 mm x 95 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Display Color TFT screen. Interfaces RS232. Readability (Certified) 1 g. Housing... [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion; Counting Scale
- Width: 11.8
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 100 lb (30 kg/60 kg). Readability 0.005 lb (2 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0014 lb (0.6 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 11.8 in x 15.7 in x 3.8 in (300 mm x 400 mm x 97 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Display Color TFT screen. Interfaces RS232. [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion; Counting Scale
- Width: 15.7
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 500 lb (150 kg/300 kg). Readability 0.02 lb (10 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.011 lb (4.9 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 23.62 in x 31.5 in x 5.1 in (650 mm x 800 mm x 130 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Display Color TFT screen. Interfaces RS232. [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 500
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Counting Scale
- Width: 31.5
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 10 lb (3 kg/6 kg). Readability 0.0005 lb (0.2 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0002 lb (0.09 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 9 in x 9 in x 3.7 in (229 mm x 229 mm x 95 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Display Color TFT screen. Interfaces RS232. [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Counting Scale
- Width: 9
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 250 lb (60 kg/150 kg). Readability 0.01 lb (5 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.02 lb (8.8 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 18 in x 18 in x 3.9 in (457 mm x 457 mm x 100 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Display Color TFT screen. Interfaces RS232. [See More]
- Features: Battery Powered; Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 250
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion; Counting Scale
- Width: 18
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 250 lb (120 kg). Readability 0.0005 lb (0.2 g). Readability (Certified) 0.01 lb (10 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.000661 lb (0.2 g). Platform Size (LxW) 20 in x 16 in (500 mm x 400 mm). Material Powder Coated Carbon Steel. Protection Rating IP66; IP68. Hazardous Approval ATEX Cat. 2GD or... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 250
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Material: Steel; Other; Powder Coated Carbon Steel
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 600 lb (300 kg). Readability 0.001 lb (0.5 g). Readability (Certified) 0.02 lb (20 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0008 lb (0.4 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 32 in x 24 in x 5.1 in (800 mm x 600 mm x 130 mm). Material Powder Coated Carbon Steel. Protection Rating IP66; IP68. Hazardous Approval... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 600
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 24
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 1.2 lb (0.61 kg). Readability 0.000002 lb. Readability (Certified) 0.00002 lb (0.01 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.000002 lb (0.0008 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 10 in x 8 in x 4.5 in (250 mm x 210 mm x 115 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP54. Hazardous... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 1.2
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 8
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 12 lb (6 kg). Readability 0.00002 lb (0.01 g). Readability (Certified) 0.0005 lb (0.2 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.00001 lb (0.005 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 14 in x 11 in x 5.3 in (345 mm x 275 mm x 135 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP66; IP68. [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 11
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 120 lb (60 kg). Readability 0.0002 lb (0.1 g). Readability (Certified) 0.005 lb (5 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0002 lb (0.1 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 20 in x 16 in x 5 in (500 mm x 400 mm x 127 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP66; IP68. Hazardous... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 120
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 16
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 50 lb (15 kg/30 kg). Readability 0.002 lb (1 g). Readability (Certified) 0.01 lb (5 g; 10 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.00044 lb (0.2 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 15.7 in x 19.7 in x 3.9 in (400 mm x 500 mm x 100 mm). Hazardous Approval ATEX Cat. 2GD; FM Class I,II,III/Div 1. Material... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 50
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 19.7
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 250 lb (60 kg/150 kg). Readability 0.01 lb (5 g). Readability (Certified) 0.05 lb (20 g; 50 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0044 lb (2 g). Platform Size (LxWxH) 19.7 in x 25.6 in x 4.3 in (500 mm x 650 mm x 108 mm). Hazardous Approval ATEX Cat. 2GD; FM Class I,II,III/Div 1. Material... [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 250
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Width: 25.6
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 10 lb (6 kg). Readability 0.001 lb (0.5 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.00044 lb (0.2 g). Platform Size (LxW) 9.5 in x 11.8 in (240 mm x 300 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Hazardous Approval No. Readability (Certified) 0.002 lb (2 g). [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 10
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion
- Resolution: 0.0044
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 100 lb (60 kg). Readability 0.01 lb (5 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.005 lb (2.1 g). Platform Size (LxW) 15.7 in x 19.7 in (400 mm x 500 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Hazardous Approval No. Readability (Certified) 0.02 lb (20 g). [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 0.2205
- Type: Animal / Livestock Scale
- Resolution: 0.0441
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 50 lb (30 kg). Readability 0.005 lb (2 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0016 lb (0.7 g). Platform Size (LxW) 11.8 in x 15.7 in (300 mm x 400 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Hazardous Approval No. Readability (Certified) 0.01 lb (10 g). [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 0.1103
- Type: Animal / Livestock Scale; Checkweigher, In-Motion
- Resolution: 0.0221
from Mettler-Toledo Technologies GmbH
Maximum Capacity 100 lb (60 kg). Readability 0.01 lb (5 g). Repeatability (sd) 0.0047 lb (2.1 g). Platform Size (LxW) 11.8 in x 15.7 in (300 mm x 400 mm). Material Stainless Steel V2A (AISI 304). Protection Rating IP68; IP69k. Hazardous Approval No. Readability (Certified) 0.02 lb (20 g). [See More]
- Features: Hostile Environment
- Capacity: 100
- Type: Bench / Counter Scale
- Resolution: 0.0441