You’re building a building. Amazing! Here’s why you need a platform scale to help you do your best construction work.
What Are Platform Scales?
Industrial weighing scales like platforms offer high capacities and weighing pans large enough to require dedicated floor space. Unlike bench or floor scales, the indicators on platform scales are typically connected via a long cord, rather than built in or mounted on a pillar. This allows you not only to mount them wherever you want but mix and match indicators for what suits you the best. Adam Equipment’s , for example, are compatible with eight different weighing indicators.
We recommend using the flattest possible area for the platform. You can use the adjustable feet and the built-in leveller to help ensure it’s as even as possible.
5 Benefits of Heavy Duty Scales on Construction Sites
Because of their large size and durability, heavy duty platform scales are excellent for bulky, large items, such as bags of sand or concrete, lumber, steel and more. Let’s get into the top four reasons every construction site should have a platform scale.
Enhancing Safety and Compliance
When utilising equipment like forklifts or cranes to transport heavy materials, it’s important to keep in mind their load bearing limit. Electric three-wheel forklifts, for example, can only hold 3,000kg. If exceeded, not only does the extra weight increase wear and tear on its components but it also poses a significant safety risk. If the machine fails or the load falls, workers in the vicinity are in danger of injury.
Platform scales help prevent this by allowing you to guarantee the load is below the machine’s carrying capacity. If it’s not, you have an opportunity to either split the material into multiple trips or use stronger equipment. Adam’s PT platform scales offer models that can weigh up to 4500kg. Protect your employees’ lives, save yourself a lawsuit and invest in a platform scale.
Improved Compensation Tracking
Because each project is different, keeping a record of how much weight in material your construction company is using will help you charge better for your services. For example, if you ordered 4,500kg worth of lumber but ended up only using 3,500kg, you can easily calculate what you should receive monetarily in return, even if it’s not direct recompensation for the original purchase.
Preventing Overcharges for Waste Dumps
Many waste dumps for discarded materials charge by weight, which as we know can get expensive. Platform scales are a method of calculating how much they might charge you for the waste you’re leaving there. If they charge £50 per ton, you can help guarantee you’re not getting overcharged.
Streamlining Project Efficiency
Adam platform scales provide accurate results within seconds, easily eliminating any guess-work and uninformed trial-and-error that could cause delays in a project.
For example, instead of mixing bags of concrete with different amounts of water each time, a platform helps keep the weight ratio of concrete to water consistent. , which is why our can be so helpful. Inputting high and low limits ensures you’re always in the right range. This prevents having to waste time remixing and helps guarantee a better final product.
A smaller platform but just as useful, our offer a wide pan that’s perfect for concrete testing. You’ll know without a doubt whether concrete is a proper density for construction.
Key Features to Look for in Industrial Weighing Scales for Construction
High Capacity
The trick is to think of the heaviest items you may need to weigh on a regular basis and add 5 to 10% as a buffer when wondering what the right capacity is for you. Whether it’s 2,500kg or 4,500kg, the buffer will prevent you from overloading the platform scale, which, just like your other equipment, can cause harm over time.
Large Weighing Pan
When using a weighing scale, it’s best if materials don’t extend too far beyond the pan during weighing. This can impact the balance and how weight is distributed, making inaccurate results more likely. Because of this, it’s important to invest in a platform scale with a large enough pan. Adam PT platforms offer weigh pans up to 1500 x 1500mm, ideal for most large loads.
Durability
You need a platform scale that can survive the tough day-to-day of a construction site. Adam’s PT Platform scales are constructed from durable mild steel that can withstand anything you may weigh. Adam’s PT Platforms come with extra protection when with the IP68 rated indicator.
Wondering which platform scale is right for you? Contact the Adam team, we’ll be happy to help.
