PCE-HS 50N is an affordable digital hanging scale, weighing hook that offers quick, easy and accurate weighing of large objects, animals, fish and game. Simply mount the item to be weighed to the hook or snap hook (both hooks are included). The hanging scales are useful for forklift and industrial applications, as well as recreational fishing and hunting. The PCE-HS 50N digital hanging scales feature:
- Weight range up to 50 kg / 110 lbs
- Battery operation (3 x AA 1.5 V batteries provided)
- Auto-off, power-saving function (can be deactivated, if preferred)
PCE-HS 50N is an affordable digital hanging scale, crane scale, weighing hook or electronic balance that offers quick, easy and accurate weighing of large objects, animals, fish and game. Simply mount the item to be weighed to the hook or snap hook (both hooks are included). Useful for forklift and industrial applications and as well as recreational fishing and hunting, the PCE-HS 50N digital hanging scale features:
- Weight range up to 50 kg / 110 lbs
- Battery operation (3 x AA 1.5 V batteries provided)
- Auto-off, power-saving function (can be deactivated, if preferred)
- incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
- Weight range up to 150 kg / 330 lbs
- Battery operation (3 x AA 1.5 V batteries provided)
- Auto-off, power-saving function (can be deactivated, if preferred)
PCE-HS 150N is an affordable digital hanging scale, crane scale, weighing hook or electronic balance that offers quick, easy and accurate weighing of large objects, animals, fish and game. Simply mount the item to be weighed to the hook or snap hook (both hooks are included). Useful for forklift and industrial applications and as well as recreational fishing and hunting, the PCE-HS 150N digital hanging scale features:
- Weight range up to 150 kg / 330 lbs
- Battery operation (3 x AA 1.5 V batteries provided)
- Auto-off, power-saving function (can be deactivated, if preferred)
- incl. ISO Calibration Certificate
PCE-CS 300 is a digital, battery-powered hanging scale for indoor use. The rugged design of the hanging scales accommodate applications in rough industrial conditions as well as in fields such as food and hygiene.
- Maximum capacity: 300 kg / 661.39 lb
- Readability: 0.05 kg / 0.11 lbs
- TARE: Full range
PCE-CS 300 is a digital, battery-powered Hanging Scale for indoor use. The rugged design of the Hanging Scale accommodates applications in rough industrial conditions as well as in fields such as food and hygiene.
- Maximum capacity: 300 kg / 661.39 lb
- Readability: 0.05 kg / 0.11 lbs
- TARE: Full range
- Incl. ISO calibration certificate
PCE-CS 1000N is a digital, electronic, battery-powered hanging scale that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). The scales come factory calibrated and includes a hook, shackle and remote control. For an additional fee, the scales can be calibrated according to ISO standards.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 1000 kg / 2200 lbs ≈ 1 Ton
- Resolution: 0.2 kg
- Tare range: 100% full scale
PCE-CS 1000N-ICA is a digital, electronic, battery-powered hanging scale that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg), pounds (lbs) and freely adjustable units. The scale includes a hook / shackle, remote control and ISO calibration certificate.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 1000 kg / 2200 lbs ≈ 1 Ton
- Resolution: 0.2 kg / 0.4 lb
- Tare range: 100% full scale
- Includes ISO calibration certificate
PCE-CS 3000N is a digital rechargeable battery-powered heavy-duty hanging scale that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). The hanging scales come factory calibrated and includes a hook, shackle and remote control. For an additional fee, the scales can be calibrated according to ISO standards.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 3000 kg / 6613 lbs ≈ 3 Tons
- Resolution: 0.5 kg
- Tare range: 100 % full scale
PCE-CS 3000N-ICA is a digital, rechargeable battery-powered, heavy-duty hanging scale that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). The industrial hanging scale includes a hook, shackle, remote control and ISO calibration certificate.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 3000 kg / 6613 lbs ≈ 3 Tons
- Resolution: 0.5 kg
- Tare range: 100 % full scale
- Includes ISO calibration certificate
PCE-CS 5000N is a digital battery-powered hanging scale that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). The hanging scales come factory calibrated and includes a hook, shackle and remote control. For an additional fee, the scales can be calibrated according to ISO standards.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 5000 kg / 11023 lbs ≈ 5 Tons
- Resolution: 1 kg
- Tare range: 100% full scale
PCE-CS 5000N-ICA is a digital battery-powered Hanging Scale that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). The Hanging Scale includes a hook, shackle, remote control and ISO calibration certificate.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 5000 kg / 11023 lbs ≈ 5 Tons
- Resolution: 1 kg
- Tare range: 100% full scale
- Includes ISO calibration certificate
PCE-CS 10000N is a digital battery-powered heavy-duty hanging scale, industrial crane, lifter, suspended scale, dynamometer, electronic balance or weighing hook that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). The scales come factory calibrated and includes a hook, shackle and remote control. For an additional fee, the scales can be calibrated according to ISO standards.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 10000 kg / 22046 lbs ≈ 11 Tons
- Resolution: 5 kg
- Tare range: 100% full scale
PCE-CS 10000N-ICA is a digital battery-powered heavy-duty industrial crane, lifter, suspended or hanging scale, dynamometer, electronic balance or weighing hook that displays measurement values in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lbs). The scale includes a hook, shackle, remote control and ISO calibration certificate.
- Maximum weighing capacity: 10000 kg / 22046 lbs ≈ 11 Tons
- Resolution: 5 kg
- Tare range: 100% full scale
- Includes ISO calibration certificate
The PCE-DDM 3WI Hanging Scale is the ideal tool for weighing big loads and for measuring strong tensile forces. The hanging scales are delivered in a protective carrying case and includes two shackles made of heavy-duty aluminum. The instrument is manufacturer calibrated, but can be certified to ISO standards for an additional fee.
- Measurement range: 3000 kg / 30 kN
- Resolution: 1 kg / 10 N
- Units of measurement: kg / t / lbs / N / kN
- Supplied without remote control / indicator
The PCE-DDM 5WI Hanging Scale is the ideal tool for weighing big loads and for measuring strong tensile forces. The hanging scales are delivered in a protective carrying case and includes two shackles made of heavy-duty aluminum. The instrument is manufacturer calibrated, but can be certified to ISO standards for an additional fee.
- Measurement range: 5000 kg / 50 kN
- Resolution: 2 kg / 20 N
- Units of measurement: kg / t / lbs / N / kN
- Supplied without remote control indicator
The PCE-PS 300MLS Hanging Scale has a wide weighing range up to 300 kg / 661 lbs and can be integrated in your present bariatric system. The hanging scales have an easy-to-use display by means of two keys to turn the scale on/off, zero set, or tare. The hanging scales are powered by a power component or an internal battery, both of which are included in the delivery.
- Easy-to-use keyboard
- Resolution of 100 g
- Weighing range: 300 kg
- HOLD function
The PCE-DDM 3 Hanging Scale is the ideal tool for weighing big loads and for measuring strong tensile forces. The hanging scales are delivered in a protective carrying case and includes two shackles made of heavy-duty aluminum. The instrument is manufacturer calibrated, but can be certified to ISO standards for an additional fee.
- Measurement range: 3000 kg / 30 kN
- Resolution: 1 kg / 10 N
- Units of measurement: kg / t / lbs / N / kN
- Supplied with remote control indicator
The PCE-DDM 5 Hanging Scale is the ideal tool for weighing big loads and for measuring strong tensile forces. The hanging scales are delivered in a protective carrying case and includes two shackles made of heavy-duty aluminum. The instrument is manufacturer calibrated, but can be certified to ISO standards for an additional fee.
- Measurement range: 5000 kg / 50 kN
- Resolution: 2 kg / 20 N
- Units of measurement: kg / t / lbs / N / kN
- Supplied with remote control indicator
The PCE-DDM 10WI Hanging Scale is the ideal tool for weighing big loads and for measuring strong tensile forces. The hanging scales are delivered in a protective carrying case and includes two shackles made of heavy-duty aluminum. The instrument is manufacturer calibrated, but can be certified to ISO standards for an additional fee.
- Measurement range: 10000 kg / 100 kN
- Resolution: 5 kg / 50 N
- Units of measurement: kg / t / lbs / N / kN
- Supplied without remote control indicator
Which hanging scales are the best suited for your application? As a customer, you can always call the PCE Instruments technical consulting hotline: 02903 - 976 99 - 8901. The colleagues will ask you specific questions about your application and suggest the best products for the solution of your measuring tasks. Below you will also find some tips that should be taken into account when selecting or buying hanging scales.
Criteria for selecting hanging scales
- weighing range
- resolution / readability
- verification / calibration
- remote display and data transmission
- follow-up costs
- service / support
Weighing range
The maximum weighing range is probably the first and most important question which has to be answered before buying hanging scales. 
This is one of the parameters by which it is possible to determine immediately whether the selected measuring system is suitable for the particular application. The weighing range for hanging scales should be bigger than the estimated maximum load. It is ideal, of course, if the maximum load can be estimated up to a few kilograms. A few hundred, could lead to the excess of the weighing range. If, for example, there is a weighing task for an object that weighs about 560 kg, a 600 kg hanging scales can, of course, suffice. Concerning the durability and eventual tolerances, it would be more appropriate to choose a hanging scales up to 1,000 kg. Thus, the bigger the difference between the mass and maximum load is, the less the scales will be loaded, which increases the durability.
Resolution / readability
The resolution and readability is in most cases dependent on the weighing range. For a weighing range of 1,500 kg, a typical value for a resolution would be 0.5 kg. Usually, the resolution can be calculated on the basis of the weighing range. This is mostly a three-thousandth of the weighing range. However, PCE Instruments can offer an even better resolution for certain hanging scales. Should the usual resolution steps be not enough for you, you are welcome to contact our technicians.
Verification / calibration
What is the difference between hanging scales verification and calibration? In both cases, a setpoint is compared to an actual value. However, if verification can only be carried out by the verification authority only, calibration can be performed also by the laboratories and other institutions. A verified system, for example, cannot be easily adjusted, since these options are blocked by the verification and the verification seal for the purpose of consumer protection. Verification is required, for example, for the price calculation on the basis of a weight. Calibration, on the other hand, is necessary for certification in compliance with ISO 9001. A detailed explanation can be found on our YouTube channel under the name "What is calibration and what differences are there? | PCE Instruments ".
Remote display and data transmission
For most applications hanging scales do not need more than the integrated display. However, it may happen that you
have a load that obscures the visibility or needs to be lifted up. Because of that, even though you determine a value, you will never know it. That is why, for some weighing devices an additional remote indicator can be used. This is available, for example, in some models of linkloads or in the PCE-MCWNT hanging scales. Via some remote indicators it is also possible to save the weights or transfer them directly to a computer. This would give you the opportunity to get an electronic documentation. If you need this function, make sure the systems are equipped with an infrared or radio interface. These can then be used for the wireless transmission of the weighing data.
Follow-up costs by hanging scales
In principle, maintenance is required for each measuring system. However, the biggest costs are calibration, which is recommended annually, as well as verification which has to be renewed every two to three years. The costs are then dependent on the weighing range and accuracy. This can then be between 90 and 600 € per calibration. The calibration, for example, could be specified in your ISO quality manual. Adjustments to calibrations or consumables such as batteries or battery packs must also be considered.
Service / Support
A point to be considered. Of course, you cannot easily assess the performance of a company from the outside. Finally, you have to ask a question, whether you can still receive hanging scales support or order spare parts in a few years. Call PCE Instruments, speak to one of the technicians and the colleagues from the order department, check yourself the quality of the consultation and rely upon the worldwide corporate network of PCE Instruments (since 1999).
Bellow, you can see two common practical applications of hanging scales in industry.At the hanging scales link you will be able to see other images of their industrial use. You can also get ISO calibration certificates for our hanging scales.
Here are some further details of our hanging scales with a weight range from 100 kg up to 200,000 kg.
They are often recommended in the loading ramp area, where the weight of the load can be read directly. However, they are also commonly used in the production field. For instance; to elevate a drum, and to read the weight to see the results directly at the production site.
The images show hanging scales during application. On the left you can take a look at the PCE-CS HD series hanging scales being used in a galvanized installation. As you can see the device is hard to reach in this particular situation, but its infrared remote control allows a comfortable and safe operation from a distance. The picture on the right shows the PCE-CS 3000N series hanging scales during operation. Due to its large illuminated LED display, the measured values can be read even when standing far away. This improves the safety at work when weighing out heavy loads.
Hanging scales need to be verified when they are used to determine the price of a product according to its weight.
Verification certificate for hanging scales be performed by the local authorized specialist, or by associates of PCE Instruments Company. Once an official verification is done, the hanging scales cannot be recalibrated using an external calibration weight. The first verification is valid for two years, but every other verification is valid for one year and must be done annually. 
We recommend the companies that wish to make an internal quality control to their hanging scales, recalibrate them annually or to obtain an ISO calibration certificate.
If you wish to get more information regarding the verification of hanging scales or if you need scales to be verified, contact your local authorized calibration verification specialist. If you have any questions, you can get a consultation from one of our engineers or technicians.
In order to meet the ISO 9000 standard, certificate consists of a laboratory calibration and a certificate with the testing results. In the certificate there will be the name of the company or the details of the customer.
Depending on the model, the hanging scales may be either mechanical or digital (electronic). The former can often be seen at the market, shops, farms, post etc. and they possess a dial or sometimes a vertical numerical scale. This type of scales, in particular, the parts of them, are often made of stainless steel or aluminum which makes them resistant to corrosion, durable and convenient to use. The advantage of the electronic hanging scale is not only an illuminated display, but many other “conveniences” which electronics brings with it, like, easy data transfer, reading and storage of the results, connection with the other devices by means of Bluetooth, very quick and precise weighing, numerous functions facilitating and improving the weighing process (like tare function, over-load indication), rechargeable battery, etc. Some of the models are even controlled by means of the remote control.
The “magnificent” modern load cells which are an important part of the electronic hanging scale provide the possibility to use the scale anywhere (any weather and environmental conditions, vibrations, shocks etc.), and nevertheless obtain precise accurate results. Some of the electronic scales have got a function of self-calibration and are supplied with calibration weights.
