Crane Weighers

The lifting of extreme loads could be a precarious job, so therefore safety is of the upmost importance. Overloading the lifting appliance is without doubt one of the major causes of serious injury, therefore knowing the weight of the load which needs lifting is very important, nevertheless this is not always easy to determine; this is exactly where a crane scale  comes in handy.

So what precisely is a crane scale?

A crane scale literally weighs a load. The scale is fitted on to the hook on a crane or possibly a hoisting tool and then subsequently fixed to the load, this will subsequently be minimally lifted from the ground (generally known as a trial lift) and the scale will precisely weigh the object; the key advantage of this technique is so you can ensure that the lifting crane or device has ample lifting capacity to lift the object securely, and if it does not possess the ability then corrections may be completed before the complete lift.

Tare weight, peak weights,  Bluetooth, percentage weights, tolerance controls, radio frequencies, wi-fi and also fitted printers are just some examples of the functionality a crane scale could possess. Scales with a number of capacity ratings are commonly obtainable, nearly all of which will contain backlit LCD displays for easier readability, as well as remote controls with ranges around 150 meters which allows operation from a distance. The capability to weigh in Kb; Kn and Lbs is a further advantage.  The Wi-Fi and Bluetooth lets you hook up wirelessly to a computer and/or printer.

Since the majority of crane scales are compact machines they're often suitable in places where headroom is limited. Some lifting equipment suppliers may also offer heavy duty varieties suitable to be used   in high temperature locations, or dark places like foundries because of their extra vivid LCD display screens. Some market areas also use crane scales for larger items which are paid for based on their weight. There is usually a type of crane scale to suit most applications.

If you have ever been to a ship yard or working dock side then you have almost certainly viewed a crane scale seeing that this is where they are most commonly utilised. Ship/dock yards regularly have to lift containers on and off ships, these containers come in a variety of sizes and more importantly will differ greatly in weight, through the use of a scale the weight of each shipment may be ascertained so the crane/lifting device should never be susceptible to overloading as the lifting capacity of the crane should always be known.

As a result of utilising a crane scale not only will it avert overloading and so potential injuries, but can also save you money. This is for the reason that if you overload your crane or other lifting appliance then the probabilities are it will become damaged in some way, and therefore will probably be unuseable until repaired or replaced, repairs or replacement can be expensive, as can your piece of equipment being out of action. Crane scales are extremely easy to fit and use, and most include re-chargeable battery packs, so following the original outlay the running costs are minimum, hence a crane scale is a cost efficient piece of lifting equipment.