Platform scales are an essential tool for a wide range of industries, from shipping and receiving to manufacturing and agriculture. They provide a reliable way to weigh large or bulky items accurately.

With so many options available however, choosing the right platform scale can be a daunting task.

This guide will walk you through the different types of platform scales, key features to consider and their various applications, to help you make an informed decision.

IP ratings, or Ingress Protection ratings, are a standardised classification system used to define the level of protection provided by enclosures against the intrusion of solid objects, dust, and water.

Weighing scales are suitable for measuring larger masses with moderate precision, while balances are designed for measuring smaller masses with higher precision and accuracy, especially in laboratory and scientific applications.