A mechanical scale or balance is an accurate weighing device that weighs objects without a power source. Often inexpensive, portable, and easy to use, they are ideal for teaching students the concepts of quality measurement. Some types of mechanical balances can be used to measure applied force, resistance, and tension.
Mechanical scales are available in a variety of sizes, and mechanical balances are used in many different applications.
Hanging scale
Mechanical crane scales feature sturdy construction and sturdy hooks that allow users to safely weigh suspended items. They are reliable, accurate, and robust mechanical equipment typically used in industrial settings such as warehouses or production operations for weighing sacks and bags.
Three beam balance
A three-beam balance is a high-precision weighing machine that uses three beams to calculate the weight of an object; each beam contains a sliding pose. The balance is connected to a linear slider that counts from zero in single-gram increments. Balance weights vary, it's best to start with the heaviest to the lightest for fine-tuning the results.
Dynamometer
Dynamometers are specialized scales for measuring force resistance and tension in Newton increments. These are typically small instruments with swivel hook attachments, ideal for classroom education, research, and safety testing procedures. Both mechanical and digital dynamometers are available.
Spring balance
A spring scale is a pocket scale ideal for students and young professionals. They can be used to measure the force, which is equal to the constraint tension on the object being weighed in relation to gravity. Suitable for simple hanging weighing tasks, a spring scale or spring scale is a small portable scale that contains a fixed spring and hook.
