Retail Scales: The Basics from Midland Scales

Whether working from a small local market stall or within a large store which sees thousands of visitors through the door every week, there are always ways to hone working processes and make every transaction easier. Price computing scales are measuring devices which calculate the price of a product simply by weighing them, making the process of operating checkouts, self-service stations or other counters much faster and easier. Used commonly within supermarkets, bakeries, butchers and other grocery shops, price computing scales can be fully tailored to suit the needs of any individual business, and can cut queues and satisfy customers with ease.

The Adam AZ Extra range of price computing retail scales are the most basic and easy to use retail scales on the market, with all of the standard features expected of the unit, along with some extra capabilities usually offered in more advanced models. Fully approved for trade use, the scales offer incredibly quick response times and have an internal rechargable battery which can last for up to ninety hours without recharging; more than enough to get thorugh the working week and perfect for market stalls which might not have access to power supplies throughout the day. Auto power-off, non-slip adjustable feet and a real-time clock and date are some of the range's most crucial and basic features, making it a mainstay in thousands of retailers across the country.

The Adam AZ Extra range also has a selection of added components which can alter the purpose of the scales. Their retail scales with scoops are ideal for weighing small items such as confectionary, fruit, beans and coffee, whilst other prefitted supports are available for goods such as meat or fish. All retail scales in the Adam AZ Extra range have over 100 product look-up (PLU) memories, which means that more than one hundred pre-recorded prices can be saved within the device and recalled when the appropriate object is weighed.

Scales which are used in a customer-facing position will often benefit from a pillar which displays the weight of an object and the price it has been converted to. Customers who cannot see the calculations and the weighing methods being used for their goods might feel uneasy about a purchase, so investing in a retail scale with pillar can go a long way to setting their minds at ease. As well as the existing front and rear displays that the Adam AZ Extra scales offer, the pillar provides an unobstructed and easy-to-read display which states clearly all the information a customer needs to know.

New Salter Weigh Beams Now In Stock

Midland Scales have recently added a brand new weigh beam to their extensive range of scales and weighing apparatus. The Salter Brecknell WB521-5000 Weigh Beams are a portable and practical alternative to traditional static weighing scales, and they can revolutionise the way weighing processes are carried out within the workplace.

Weigh beams are primarily used in areas of restricted space or when items are large, cumbersome or awkwardly shaped. These factors can prevent items from being weighed properly when using static weighing scales or weighing scale pallet trucks. The Salter heavy-duty weigh beams with 5000kg capacity are highly portable and can be brought in to weigh anything from long lengths of pipe to unwieldy loads that would take a long time to transport to the nearest set of stationary scales.

A large number of industrial workplaces such as factories, warehouses, docks, building sites and distribution centres rely hugely on having efficient and cost-effective weighing systems. When deliveries are taken or goods are ordered, they often need to be weighed and their vital statistics logged before they can be put to use. Working environments which double as storage facilities must also take great care in weighing every delivery, as their transportation methods and shelving units will only have a certain capacity and it is vital not to overload them. Weigh beams are a lightweight and portable way to quickly weigh all incoming or outgoing goods within a workplace, even when there are space limitations. 

The Salter beams now available from Midland Scales come completely pre-calibrated and ready to use straight out of the box. Every aspect of their design is geared towards ease of use, even down to the 1-inch high digits on the high-visibility LCD displays. The display unit and the beams’ power is garnered from mains rechargeable batteries, which mean that when fully charged, there are no wires to become entangled or restrict their functionality. Their individual weight is just 16.5kg, with the head unit weighing 4kg,  giving a total weight of 37kg. They can easily be lifted and moved by any member of the workforce.

As expected of all equipment which will be used in such heavy-duty environments, the beams are constructed from hardwearing and durable materials. Robust and waterproof they are capable of withstanding the tough conditions often thrown at them in factories, warehouses and even environments like docks or areas where chemicals are frequently used. The stainless steel head unit is powder coated to protect from rust and corrosion.