Counting Scale Postal Scales & Meters

Use counting scales to help accurately track and tally items when regulating inventory in a commercial business or home office. Several rugged electronic devices are available with rechargeable batteries, so the equipment is portable and easy to transport between locations. Shop Staples for a large selection of durable products and accessories to complement the working environment.

Consider the Reason to use Counting Scales in the Workplace
A counting scale can have an AC adapter with rechargeable batteries that last 20 hours before a recharge is required, and it generally takes eight hours for the battery to fully restore power. Use the electronic tool to precisely count coins, pieces of hardware or other items that warrant exact calculations. Many designs withstand extreme temperatures, such as below freezing and above 100 degrees, so the scales can maintain functionality in different climates. The devices generally read weight in either kilograms or pounds, and it's simple to use the electronic menu option to toggle between both units of measurement.

Discover Different Scales for Specific Tasks
Counting scales serve different purposes and are designed in several styles and sizes. Postal and shipping scales used to weigh letters and small packages typically require AA batteries and are simple to operate at a workstation. The convenient size makes the unit easy to store away in a cubicle cabinet or desk drawer when not in use. A portion control counting scale generally has a stainless steel cover and tray that is simple to wipe clean. The unit displays food measurements across an easy-to-read LCD screen. A price computing scale shows the unit weight, unit price and the total price on a front and back display screen, so the customer and merchant can view the information. The battery can last up to 70 hours on some designs.

What is a Crane Scale?
A type of counting scale used to attach heavy-duty objects to a thick steel hook to weigh objects over 1,000 pounds. Some industrial designs can weigh items up to 20,000 pounds.

What Does a Tare Function Do?
A function key on most scales that is used to reset the device before another item is weighed. Pressing the tare key sets the unit back to a zero starting point to indicate nothing is being weighed.

What are Some Uses for a Food Scale?
A convenient and efficient kitchen scale can calculate meal portions when packing a lunch for school or work. This handy stainless steel tool can help measure spices to ensure you get the proper flavor when following a recipe. A scale with a swivel stand makes it easy to read the display screen from any location.

Why do you Calibrate a Scale?
A calibrated scale guarantees the device delivers an accurate weight and measurement reading. Scales need to be checked to ensure the information is correct. Commercial scales are typically checked every few weeks, and household devices can go for several months before the calibration needs re-checking. To calibrate a scale, set a known weight on the device until the unit registers the information; then, adjust the scale to the correct weight.