Explosion Proof Platform Scales
Safe, Accurate and Versatile Weighing Solutions for Hazardous Areas
An explosion-proof platform scale is a weighing solution designed to weigh up to 600 kg (1000 lbs) and approved for use in classified hazardous areas by regulatory authorities. Hazardous area scales provide safe, efficient and reliable weighing in potentially explosive environments.
Hazardous Area Safety Competence Guide
Safety is crucial for businesses that operate in potentially explosive environments. The free comprehensive guide provides you with extensive knowledge about explosion protection methods, standards and regulations and installation, operation and maintenance of weighing equipment in hazardous areas. Read more
Hazardous Area Equipment Marking Poster
Easy and quick identification of markings and protection methods can help operators ensure weighing equipment complies with appropriate regulatory hazardous area standards. A Poster provides a structured overview on global electrical labeling standards, hazardous-area classifications and equipment ignition-protection types. Read more
Intrinsic Safety White Paper
Intrinsic Safety is the protection method of choice when it comes to ensuring process safety while improving production efficiency. The white paper explains the principles of the Intrinsic Safety protection method and discusses the advantages it has for weighing applications in hazardous areas. Read more
Ondemand Webinar: Hazardous Area Standards and Regulations
Weighing equipment and control terminals used in potentially explosive atmospheres must comply with extensive regulations, standards and directives.A free on-demand webinar on hazardous area standards and regulations is designed to facilitate safe and compliant equipment operation. Read more
Safe and precise weighing with ICS426x, ICS466x and IND560x
In potentially explosive areas, safety is mandatory. Weighing in Zone 1/21 hazardous areas often asks for compromises on either accuracy or functionality to create this safety. Not anymore. Our new line of high-precision scales are easy to use and safe to operate. Read more
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FAQs
What are explosion-proof platform scales? What are hazardous area platform scales?
An explosion-proof scale or hazardous area scale is approved for use in classified hazardous areas by regulatory authorities. Explosion-proof scales and hazardous area scales provide safe, efficient and reliable weighing in potentially explosive environments.
What makes an explosion-proof platform scale safe?
A scale is considered safe when the user has done an equipment risk assessment by identifying the type and duration of the explosion risk and then selected the correctly designed and approved equipment. Equipment, such as scales, needs to be approved and manufactured according to all relevant standards, which includes an approved maintenance plan for continued service.