Purchasing advice: Professional reloading scales
Article from January 2026, updated on September 22, 2026 In the workshop of a gunsmith, ammunition dealer, hunter or sports shooter, the balance determines the exact …
Purchasing advice
ESSMANN Scales Magazine – Tips for buying the right scales
In the buying advice section, you will find helpful articles on buying scales. We show you what is important when making your selection – from the area of application and accuracy requirements to standards and calibration requirements to technical features. This enables you to make informed decisions for a long-term, suitable and reliable weighing solution.
And you can then apply this knowledge straight away in our ESSMANN scales shop.
What are precision scales really? Definition, areas of application and a clear distinction
Mome scales weigh pallets, others weigh trucks – and then there are scales where even a draught of air can become a measuring problem. Precision scales …
Gold scales and precision scales: when every hundredth determines value and trust
Weigh every word on the gold scales – This idiom alludes to the extremely sensitive precision scales that were used to weigh gold dust, coins or …
Pallet truck with scales: How mobile weighing technology makes intralogistics more efficient
In intralogistics, it is often not the big investment that makes the difference, but the right detail. Moving pallets of goods several times in order to …
Explosion-proof scales – ATEX: When weighing becomes a safety issue
Explosive atmospheres often occur in industries such as chemicals, petrochemicals, food processing, milling, pharmaceuticals, paint production and recycling. Flammable gases, vapors, mists or dusts come into …
A comparison of truck scale types: mobile scales, axle load or wheel load scales and concrete bridges – what suits your business?
Anyone who weighs vehicles rarely just wants an approximate weight. In most cases, it is a question of billable data, audit security, throughput and ensuring that …
The little 1×1 of platform and floor scales – A guide for the purchase decision
Platform scales and floor scales are indispensable industrial scales for a wide range of industries. Whether in warehouses, production, the mail order business or municipal waste …
Vehicle scales at the campsite: weighing provides clarity
Summer, sun, sunshine, I love it so much!” – as Die Fantastischen Vier once rapped. And I’m sure you’re looking forward to your vacation too! Maybe …
Buying the right truck scales: A comprehensive buying guide
You want to buy a truck scale? This comprehensive buying guide will help you find the right truck scales for your location and purpose. Interesting to …
Archive 1999: Things to consider when buying scales
It is generally known which weighing systems are available for the industry and from which companies they can be purchased. Nevertheless, in many cases unsuitable scales …
