Types of Pallet Jacks

Weighing Scale Pallet Jacks

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First published May 19, 2017. This guide is being re-checked against current manufacturer sources; figures without a source link have not been re-verified yet.

What are Weighing Scale Pallet Jacks?

Do you constantly need to check the weight of your load and how much exactly is going in and out of your warehouse? A weighing scale pallet jack might be the best choice for your industry.

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A weighing scale pallet jack is a unique type of pallet truck because it displays the weight of the load being moved. At other times, a printer can be attached to the pallet jack to print weight and other specifications. This feature shows efficiency especially since the operator is able to monitor and keep track of the pallet’s weight from time to time.

Features of the Weighing Scale Pallet Jack

Usual specifications of a weighing scale pallet jack are a liquid crystal display (LCD), manual zero correction, error message in display, automatic shut-off after 5 minutes of non-use or manual adjust, and factory or user calibration. The battery life of a weighing scale pallet jack has about 300 operation hours, making it have a low power consumption. Using a weighing scale pallet jack shows convenience because it has overload protection, 4 buttons for its indicator, and easy-to-read LCD with adjustable white backlight. Some pallet jacks improve scale accuracy by using digital filtering to compensate for motion and vibration. The maximum error for weighing scale pallet jacks is 0.05%, making it have a high accuracy.

Both the steering wheels and loading wheels are made out of polyurethane. As compared to rubber tires, polyurethane tires enable the pallet jack to have lower rolling resistance and higher load capacity. Polyurethane tires make the weighing scale pallet jack endure rough floor conditions. The wheels are resistant to cutting and tearing, and they do not dissipate internal heat. All in all, having polyurethane tires instead of rubber tires would reduce labor costs because of its toughness in terms of load capacity, tear resistance, and rolling resistance.

The weighing scale pallet jack has a stable frame, using a heavy-duty steel construction and a durable powder coat finish which contributes to its maximum strength. Options for this type of pallet jack include using mild galvanized steel or stainless steel. Some weighing scale pallet jacks have accessories such as an extra battery module and a Bluetooth data transfer.

These weighing scale pallet jacks have load capacities of 2000 lbs, which is less than the load capacity of other types such as the center rider pallet jack and rider pallet jack.

Primary Uses of the Scale Pallet Jack

Having a weighing scale pallet jack is cost-effective because it passes the industrial standard with an entry-level cost. It is able to improve productivity and save time and space. It is water tight which is ideal for outdoor use, and it has a metal cover behind its indicator for protection against shocks and vibration.

It is useful most especially for loading bays and factory floors. This type of pallet jack with built in scale is advantageous in the sense that it caters to a specific niche. Weighing scale pallet jacks are recommended for industries that need to regularly monitor their pallet weights that go in and out of their warehouse, Primary uses include determining shipping weights to prevent overloading and checking incoming goods.

Examples of applications for the weighing scale pallet jack include verifying incoming and outgoing weight, controlling the inventory, pallet and skid weighing, and truck loading by weight. Models of pallet jack with weight scale will be discussed in the next section.

Manufacturers of Weighing Scale Pallet Jacks:

Midland Pallet Trucks

ModelE20BE20A
Load Capacity (kg)20002000
Graduation (kg)11
Min Fork Height H1 (mm)8585
Max Fork Height H2 (mm)200200
Fork Length A (mm)12201150
Fork Width B (mm)685560
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ModelESP20ESP20PESP20- Wide Weigh Scale
Load Capacity (kg)200020002000
Graduation (kg)111
Fork Width (mm)560560685
Fork Length (mm)115011501220
Additional featuresGross/net/total weighing

Piece counting facility

With printer

Gross/net/total weighing

Piece counting facility

Gross/ net/ total weighing

Piece counting facility

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ModelHP-ESRHP-ESRP
Load Capacity (kg)20002000
Graduation (kg)11
Fork Width (mm)555570
Fork Length (mm)11501150
Additional featuresDisplay can be read from different angles around the scale

Measures weight in lbs or kg

Display can be read from different angles around the scale

Measures weight in lbsor kg

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ModelSAC-W 540×1150SAC-W 568×1150
Load Capacity (kg)20002000
Graduation (kg)11
Fork Width (mm)540568
Fork Length (mm)11501150
Additional FeaturesMains with internal rechargeable battery included

Display can be read from different angles

Measures weight in lbs or kg

Mains with internal rechargeable battery included

Display can be read from different angles

Measures weight in lbs or kg

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Source:

http://www.midlandpallettrucks.com/midland-pallet-trucks-products.asp?c=2115&category=Weighing%20Scale%20Trucks

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