{"id":49031,"date":"2023-08-04T16:13:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T14:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essmann.com\/essmann-medical-scales\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T12:02:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T10:02:09","slug":"medizinische-waagen","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/medizinische-waagen\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing advice for medical scales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8fe510c5\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-fcc0f283\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-18445106\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-18445106\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large right-border img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/babywaage_praxis-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Baby scales for the practice\" class=\"wp-image-32469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/babywaage_praxis-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/babywaage_praxis-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/babywaage_praxis-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/babywaage_praxis-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/babywaage_praxis-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"29372\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/spa-client-measuring-her-muscle-mass-and-a-metabol-2021-09-03-23-29-43-utc-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Medical scales in a doctor's surgery\" class=\"wp-image-29372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/spa-client-measuring-her-muscle-mass-and-a-metabol-2021-09-03-23-29-43-utc-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/spa-client-measuring-her-muscle-mass-and-a-metabol-2021-09-03-23-29-43-utc-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/spa-client-measuring-her-muscle-mass-and-a-metabol-2021-09-03-23-29-43-utc-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/spa-client-measuring-her-muscle-mass-and-a-metabol-2021-09-03-23-29-43-utc.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"30209\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Beraterin_Medizinwaagen-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Consultant for medical scales\" class=\"wp-image-30209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Beraterin_Medizinwaagen-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Beraterin_Medizinwaagen-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Beraterin_Medizinwaagen-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Beraterin_Medizinwaagen.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-3134f121\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3134f121\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-038af88d gb-headline-text\"><strong>Finding the right medical scales &#8211; safe, suitable, future-proof<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-faaf52f3\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 36.7 3\"><path d=\"M0 0h36.7v3H0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether in a doctor&#8217;s surgery, clinic, care facility or physiotherapy: <strong>medical scales<\/strong> are essential devices when it comes to precise diagnostics and reliable weight data. However, the market is diverse &#8211; and not every scale is suitable for every need. This <strong>buying guide<\/strong> shows you what differences there are, what you need to look out for when buying and why you should shop at the<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann-shop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESSMANN scales store<\/a><\/strong> you can count on expert advice and certified quality.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. medical scales at a glance: The right solution for every need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In medicine, it&#8217;s not just the <em>whether<\/em>, but also the <em>how<\/em> of the measurement that counts. Different patient groups and situations require specialized scale models. Here you will find the most important types and their areas of application in the healthcare sector:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essmann-shop.com\/medizinwaagen\/personenwaagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Personal scales<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Classic scales for standing persons, also available with extra-large weighing plates and high load capacity for obese patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essmann-shop.com\/medizinwaagen\/babywaagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baby scales<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Particularly fine resolution and with a comfortable weighing tray &#8211; ideal for checking the weight of newborns and infants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essmann-shop.com\/medizinwaagen\/rollstuhlwaagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wheelchair scales<\/a><\/strong><br\/>For patients in wheelchairs or on transport tables &#8211; with access ramps and barrier-free operation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essmann-shop.com\/medizinwaagen\/stuhlwaagen-sitzwaagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chair or sitting scales<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Mobile or stationary, for people with limited balance or standing ability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essmann-shop.com\/industriewaagen\/mobile-waagen\/kranwaagen\/?max-property-2e9ddf9dddfb42b99c56c86f78e77078=300&amp;order=Bestseller&amp;p=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lift scales<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Suspended scales in combination with patient lifts make it possible to measure the weight of bedridden or heavy people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essmann-shop.com\/medizinwaagen\/veterinaerwaagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterinary scales<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Precise and animal-friendly measurement is also important in veterinary medicine. Veterinary scales are specially adapted to animal species and weight classes &#8211; from small animals to pets and large animals. Non-slip surfaces, a flat design and robust materials ensure safety and durability in everyday practice.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. important criteria when buying: technology, approval and legal obligations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The requirements for medical scales are high &#8211; both technically and legally. Anyone using a scale in a professional environment must ensure that it complies with all legal regulations and measures reliably. You should therefore pay attention to the following points:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verification in accordance with class III<\/strong><br\/>Medical scales are subject to verification. Make sure that your scales comply with at least verification class III &#8211; otherwise they may not be used in the medical sector. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical device approval (CE + M)<\/strong><br\/>A scale for medical use must meet the requirements of the EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR). The CE marking with the suffix &#8220;M&#8221; stands for this approval. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Type approval and quality assurance<\/strong><br\/>Only models with a tested design may be calibratable. Manufacturer markings such as calibration class, year of manufacture and maximum load are mandatory. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obligation to report to the Weights and Measures Office<\/strong><br\/>After commissioning, the scales must be reported to the relevant Weights and Measures Office &#8211; this is required by law and is checked regularly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. advice makes the difference: expertise instead of a bad purchase<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The purchase of a medical scale influences work processes, diagnostic reliability and <strong>compliance with legal standards. <\/strong>That&#8217;s why a personal consultation is worthwhile &#8211; our experts are there to help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Individual needs assessment<\/strong><br\/>Which type of scale suits your daily practice routine, patient spectrum and available space? We will help you find the right solution. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal certainty and conformity<\/strong><br\/>Together we check whether your desired scale meets all requirements for verification, approval and documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Long-term cost-effectiveness<\/strong><br\/>We evaluate the operating costs for you over the entire life cycle &#8211; including maintenance, spare parts and service intervals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical support &amp; training<\/strong><br\/>We continue to support you after your purchase: with instruction, maintenance and repair by our experienced service team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-59ca6435\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-8c55cfd2 gb-button-text button\" href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/sales-contact\/\">Request advice from our<br>scales experts<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:27px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4 Why ESSMANN Scales Shop? Because service from a specialist company counts &#8211; even after the purchase <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In contrast to anonymous stores or foreign dealers, at<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann-shop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">essmann-shop.com<\/a><\/strong> focuses on <strong>long-term customer benefits <\/strong>. Not only do you receive high-quality products, but you can also be sure that we will not leave you alone with your scales. We support you from the initial consultation through to recalibration.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/waagen-eichung\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30733\">Certified calibration &amp; verification<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Our scales meet the highest quality standards and are ready for immediate use on delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/scales-service\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"29658\">Reliable technical service<\/a><\/strong><br\/>Our service team is there for you if you have any questions, maintenance requirements or repairs &#8211; by phone, digitally or on site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/waagen-wartungsvertrag\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"29696\">Long-term partnership instead of a one-off purchase<\/a><\/strong><br\/>We support you for years to come &#8211; with expertise, new solutions and personal support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-feb68f83\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-11e4a843 gb-button-text button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.essmann-shop.com\/medizinwaagen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medical scales <br>in the scales store<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-614fa93e\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-6dd58b0c\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5a7e13b0\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a7e13b0\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-2c66c2ba\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-fa47433c gb-button-text button\" href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/essmann-scales\/\">Back to the scales overview<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Purchasing advice: Medical scales for practices & clinics","_seopress_titles_desc":"Find the right medical scales - with tested quality, CE marking & verification. 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