A scale is a tool used for weighing, usually consisting of a scale body, sensors, and instruments. It has a fixed base with a load-bearing tray or metal plate for placing items to be weighed. The base of the scale is fixed and suitable for various occasions, especially in the measurement of bulk goods such as grain processing industry and factories and mines.
There are various types of scales, in addition to the common platform scale, there are also various types such as needle scale, hook scale, caliper, and metal divider. Needle scales usually have hooks used to hang items, characterized by pointers to balance weight. Hook scales are used to measure longer objects.
Dessutom används skalor allmänt i industrin, särskilt inom branscher som metallurgi, petrokemikalier, kol och relaterad logistik, frakt, distribution osv.

