Portable Hanging Scale

If you’re in the market for a new portable hanging scale but aren’t sure which type is right for your needs, this quick article will help you sort it out. 

There are many varieties of portable hanging scale, including a wide range of materials, lifting capacities, and optional add-ons. So let’s explore and help you find the perfect portable load scale for you.

What is a portable hanging scale?

A portable hanging scale is a compact, handheld device used to measure the weight of objects by suspending them from a hook. 

These scales are versatile and can be used in various settings: a handheld hanging scale can be used for smaller personal jobs such as fishing, luggage weighing, or outdoor activities, while large industrial applications, like warehouse inventory management, manufacturing, or construction would call for a compact crane scale.

They typically feature a digital or analog display to show the weight, and are designed for ease of transport and use. Their portability makes them ideal for situations where stationary scales are impractical. With their accuracy and convenience, portable hanging scales are a valuable tool for both personal and professional applications.

The lightweight crane scale

Now, if you’re looking just to weigh just a piece of luggage, you don’t need to overthink your purchase: any small, mobile hanging scale will do. 

But if you need a serious tool for industrial applications, you’ll need a lightweight crane scale that’s designed to afford both portability with robust strength and durability. 

While crane scales have the same basic design and purpose as your average hanging digital scale, they represent a more advanced type of portable weighing device.

A crane scale is an industrial weighing device designed for heavy-duty applications, featuring several key components. At its core is the load cell body with a strain gauge, which accurately measures the weight of the load. 

The upper shackle securely attaches to the crane or hoist, providing stability during lifting operations. The lower hook is designed to hold and balance the load, ensuring safe and even weight distribution. 

Additional components include a digital display for easy reading, and often a remote control for convenient operation. These elements work together to provide precise and reliable weight measurements, essential for maintaining safety and efficiency in various industrial environments.

This might sound like a heavy-duty piece of industrial equipment—and it is! But that doesn’t mean you can’t get both strength and quality in a lightweight crane scale.

Ron Crane Scales by Eilon Engineering

With five decades in the crane scale market, Eilon Engieering’s line of Ron Crane Scales has a worldwide reputation for quality, dependability, and portability. The unique design of our crane scales gives them the perfect balance of strength and portability. 

Let’s look at a few models to demonstrate this point.

The Ron 2501 wireless crane scale

The wireless Ron 2501 crane scale is our flagship crane scale model which puts maximum strength in a portable weighing device. Besides its compact dimensions, it also features an exceptionally long battery life: up to 2000 hours or 4000 hours (with an option add-on) on AA disposable batteries.

Its load cell body is made of high-quality aerospace steel while its electronics feature dampening mounts for increased durability, making the Ron 2501 suitable for harsh environment applications. 

There are several advanced options for communicating with additional displays or data logging to record and download measurements.

But what about portability? 

Let’s look at the dimension. 

A 1-ton Ron 2501 crane scale has a total length of just around 9 inches or 23 cm and weighs around 13 pounds or 6 kg. For a device that can handle the weight of a compact car, this crane scale is remarkably lightweight and portable, being easily carried or transported by one person.

Eilon Engineering 1-ton crane scale: length & weight

But what about a slightly bigger model? Let’s compare this to a 5-ton crane scale.

Eilon Engineering 5-ton crane scale: length & weight

Here we see that even a portable weight scale that can lift 10,000 pounds is still incredibly lightweight. 

But what about a 10-ton crane scale?

Eilon Engineering 10-ton crane scale: length & weight

Even a 10-ton system can be moved around the job site with ease. So when it comes to a compact crane scale, you can’t go wrong with the Ron 2501.

The Ron 3050 crane scale with integral display

Different jobs can call for a different type of hanging digital scale. And while in many cases, having a handheld remote display will be an advantage, in others you’ll want to have a built-in or integral display. 

This is the design of the Ron 3025 and Ron 3050 crane scales. Each features a 1” or 2” LCD screen that can easily be read by anyone in the scale vicinity. 

The Ron 3025 & 3050 feature high accuracy (0.1% of full scale), just like all Eilon Engineering systems. 

Like the Ron 2501, they also have extremely long battery life and can operate up to 2000 hours on AA disposable batteries. 

Made from aerospace steel, the Ron 3025 & 3050 include a fatigue-rated load cell for increased safety. Their durable and shock-absorbing design and optional protective cage make them especially suitable for harsh conditions.

These compact crane scales are available with advanced options like data loggers, serial/USB outputs, or wired/wireless communication with PCs, printers, and additional displays.

Get in touch today

Choosing a new portable hanging scale doesn’t have to be a hassle. Get in touch with a technical sales representative today, and we’ll be happy to help you find the perfect crane scale for your application.

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