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A platform bench scale generally has large and heavy objects placed on it on a consistent basis. This requires that the platform bench scale be made from materials that will support the extra weight. Platform bench scales must be able to support the weight of these larger and heavier objects and must also be able to register their weights. Therefore, the load scales should be stainless steel for durability and accuracy.
Veterinarians use them to assess the health of farm animals, and to determine if the animal is ill. Zoos also use these scales for weighing their animals, including crocodiles. They are also used on farms where livestock is bought and sold. These scales are usually heavy-duty and are made to withstand weather conditions.
Scales for the buying and selling of livestock typically need to meet a state’s maintenance, construction, testing, and certification requirements based on the Division of Weights and Measures of the Department of Commerce or similar state department. Commonly a basic maintenance tolerance is one pound per 1,000 pounds of test load. It’s not uncommon for states to require public stockyards, slaughtering houses, packing plants, buying stations, or livestock market agencies to have a state livestock weighmaster present to record the weights.
Livestock scales take into account that animal movement during the weighing process. The scales are designed with weight average and hold options to ensure that the animal is weighed correctly.
Smaller livestock scales weigh animals up to 500 pounds and the size can vary from 22 in. x 44 in., to 27 in. x 60 in but can also be provided in custom sizes. These scales are animal friendly because they have a low profile, making it easy to guide the animal onto the platform. There is also a rubber mat that adds to the animals comfort and ramps are also available. The smaller size is good for alpacas and llamas. They commonly have a resolution of 1/10 of 1 lb. that allows for weighing smaller animals like kittens and puppies. They will also have the weight average and hold feature to obtain an accurate weight of a moving animal. They are usually made of aluminum and are durable.
Automated pig sorters group the animals by weight. This provides an easy method to ship a load of pigs with the desired weight range. They also reduce stress on the pig and improve their health by allowing them some freedom of movement. These units monitor weight gain over time and make better use of your space by minimizing alley space.
Some livestock scales can weigh up to 20,000 pounds. They can be equipped to connect to a computer to record weights in real-time and easily compare birth, weaning, yearling, gains, and sales weights. They can be mounted under a feed hopper, cattle squeeze, hog crate, or a custom platform. They are designed with the ability to be used outdoors and allow for manure, mud, or snow that may build up on the scale surface.
It is important to assess the type of animal that will be weighed in order to obtain the correct and safest scale available. Keeping animals healthy can be done by obtaining accurate weights from a livestock scale. Contact www.arlynscales.com for more information on commercial livestock scales.
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