How Dual-Range Balances and Scales Increase Your Profitability

How Dual-Range Balances and Scales Increase Your Profitability

Most commercial scales and balances are configured for a fixed value measurement division, regardless of the measurement capacity.

For example: for a commercial scale or balance up to 3 kg we have a metrologically approved division of 1 gram, while for a commercial scale or balance up to 6 kg we have an approved division of 2 grams. Which means that in the second case, regardless of the amount of product measured, we can have a measurement error of 2 grams, because the division is 2 grams.

Most commercial scales are up to 15 kg, so for them the approved measurement division is 5 grams.

We can make a simple calculation and assume that in one day we have to measure 100 products with a maximum weight of 3 kg.
So for each product we can have a measurement error of up to 5 grams. The maximum possible loss can be 5 x 100 = 500 grams.
Now, multiplying this value by 365 days in a year, we have a loss of 365 x 500 = 182,500 grams = 182.5 kg.
Make a calculation on which product you sell and you will see the maximum possible loss.

We can do the same calculation if we have a scale or a commercial scale with a maximum capacity of 3 kg. The result is 36.5 kg in a year.
So the difference is 146 kg of marketed product, which all traders will lose.
We are talking about those who do not have an approved dual-range balance.

The above calculation was made for a small number of transactions in one day.

If we think of high-capacity scales, for example 150 kg or 300 kg, and especially those that sell agricultural products (wheat, corn, sunflower, potatoes, herbs, etc.) we can already talk about much higher losses.

That’s why whenever you buy a scale or balance, choose the dual-range option.

Even if it is a little more expensive, its profitability can be seen in time.

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