Crane Scales
Crane and Hanging Scales Rated for Heavy Industrial Lifting
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Crane ScalesMSI-3460 Challenger 3 Crane Scale
Rice Lake Weighing Systems ·
250–15,000 lbs
Accuracy: ±0.1% (+1 d) of applied load
The MSI-3460 Challenger 3 digital crane scale has a capacity of 15,000 pounds with a ±0.1% accuracy. A large multicolored LED digital display can show up to five digits and includes brightness control, zero, tare, auto-off and auto-sleep functions. Able to withstand extreme conditions, the MSI-3460 features a 360-degree non-bearing swivel hook for optimal operation.
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Crane ScalesMSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh Intrinsically Safe Crane Scale
Rice Lake Weighing Systems ·
500–100,000 lbs
Accuracy: ±(0.1% +1 d) of applied load
After three decades of production, added advancements and thousands of worldwide installations, the next-generation Port-A-Weigh crane scale embedded with ScaleCore technology continues to reign as the industry standard. For medium to heavy capacity needs, this crane scale meets OSHA, ANSI and ASME safety requirements with a five-digit LED display and NEMA Type 4, IP66 marine grade aluminum enclosure. Intrinsically safe for Class I/II/III Division 1 hazardous environments.
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Crane ScalesMSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Industrial Crane Scale
Rice Lake Weighing Systems ·
500–100,000 lbs
Accuracy: ±0.1% +1 d of applied load
The MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh features ScaleCore technology and has a capacity of 500 to 100,000 pounds (250 to 50,000 kilograms). The IP66 marine-grade cast aluminum enclosure protects and secures sensitive electronics from harsh conditions. For peak performance, a 360-degree thrust-bearing swivel hook can be used. Measurements in pounds and kilograms have an accuracy of ±0.1%, and it features a 200% Safe and 500% Ultimate Safety Factor to minimize overloading risks.
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Crane ScalesMSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Industrial Crane Scale
Rice Lake Weighing Systems ·
500–100,000 lbs
Accuracy: ±0.1% +1 d of applied load
The MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh industrial crane scale has a capacity of 500 to 100,000 pounds (250 to 50,000 kilograms). The IP66 cast aluminum body seals and protects sensitive electronic components against harsh conditions. It also features a thrust-bearing swivel hook to allow for 360 degrees of operation. This NTEP certified crane scale has a large, five-digit LCD display with programmable brightness control and zero and tare functions.
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Crane ScalesMSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Marine Crane Scale
Rice Lake Weighing Systems ·
5,000–5,000 lbs
Accuracy: ±(0.1% +1 d) of applied load
The MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh marine crane scale has a capacity of 5,000 pounds and can withstand harsh conditions in marine or industrial weighing applications. This NTEP certified digital crane scale features a 200% Safe and 500% Ultimate Safety Factor, minimizing the risk of accidents from overloading.
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Crane ScalesMSI-6360 Trans-Weigh Crane Scale
Rice Lake Weighing Systems ·
500–100,000 lbs
Accuracy: ±(0.1% +1 d) of capacity
An industrial crane scale designed to withstand high temperatures. The IP66 cast aluminum enclosure protects sensitive components to ensure safety and accurate weights. Able to meet or exceed industrial safety requirements, the MSI-6360 features a 200% Safe and 500% Ultimate Safety Factor that minimizes accidents from overloading. This NTEP certified heavy-capacity crane scale allows 360 degrees of visibility with the thrust-bearing swivel hook, and the 12-volt rechargeable battery provides up to 75 hours of use.
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Crane ScalesMSI-9600HT Hi-Torque Port-A-Weigh Plus
Rice Lake Weighing Systems ·
10,000–200,000 lbs
Accuracy: ±(0.1% +1 d) for 10K-120K lb; ±(0.2% +1 d) for 200K lb
The MSI-9600HT Hi-Torque Port-A-Weigh Plus has two versions to meet the needs of heavy-capacity weighing applications. Capacities range from 10,000 to 70,000 pounds (±0.1% accuracy) or 100,000 to 200,000 pounds (±0.2% accuracy). The unit of measurement can be selected between pounds and kilograms for both versions. Operators of this digital crane scale can program the display to change color when nearing an overload condition. Operation times can reach up to 250 hours with the 12-volt rechargeable battery.
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