Products

Balances

Because balances have such a wide variety of applications, they come in widely ranging capacities, levels of precision, and platform sizes.  Compact balances usually have a capacity of 200-2000 grams (with a »more

Bench Scales

A "bench scale" is any scale that sits on a counter top or bench.  There are a wide range of scale models in this category, and that is why it is important »more

Counting Scales

When you need to count lots of small parts - especially around inventory time - there is nothing like a counting scale to save time and energy. Knowing the sample weight of »more

Crane Scales

There is more than one way to get your weighing job done, and sometimes a hanging scale, crane scale, or tension link is just the right tool.   

Hanging scales are usually smaller in capacity, »more

Digital Display

Digital displays (indicators) do more than tell you the weight on the scale platform, they actually drive the electronic scale.  The more sophisticated they are, the more that can be done with the information-- »more

Floor Scales

An industry standard is the floor scale. They are used to weigh pallets of material...either gross or net weight.  They can be used to count as well-- if hooked up to a counting »more

Hydrostatic

Hytronic (Hydrostatic) Scales

Electronic load cells can be wonderful... until. Until they have to live in the real world with harsh environmental conditions. If you were an electronic load cell, your arch enemies would »more

Belt Scales

Belt scales are useful tools in aggregate businesses (quarries, asphalt plants, sand, etc), and in the food industry.  Tons of material can be wieghed per hour by means of a »more

Food Tracer®

Title III of the BioTerrorism Act is concerned about the food and drug supply. Section 306 requires food companies to trace and document the ingredients used in their food products. Both »more

Truck Scales

It has been said that American business rides on trucks.  Many business not only ride on trucks but depend on truck scales day-in and day-out to weigh trucks accurately and »more

Checkweighers

Checkweighers are bench scales that are set to measure specific portions of food or product.  When the product being measured reaches the desired "target weight" the scale indicates its acceptance. 

Checkweighers can be »more

Load Cells

Decades ago, most scales were based on mechanical technology, and used a system of levers and pivots to accomplish the task of weighing.  Mechanics have been overtaken by load cells-- most of which »more

Railroad Scales

When your business depends on shipping or recieving goods by rail, weighing by rail is an indispensible tool.  Since rail scales are almost always outside in the weather, it is crucial to have a scale »more

Test Weights

Scales need to be calibrated at regular intervals.  The weight reading produced by the weighing device must be compared to known (often certified) weight in order to determine whether or not the scale is calibrated and/or within »more

Rentals

Sometimes your weighing need is only temporary or very occasional.  In that case, buying, storing, and maintaining your own scales may not be your most cost-effective option.  Renting may be the way »more

Load Tests

Load Tests (sometimes called Strain Tests or Load Strain Tests) are a necessary part of many lifting equipment safety programs.   

Bitterman Scales provides test weights (including NIST-traceable, certified test weights) for hoists, jib »more