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Weight Indicator Basics

1) What is a weight indicator?

A weight indicator (also called a weighing indicator) measures and displays weight. It connects to a weighing transducer—typically strain-gauge or capacitive load cells. The load cell converts force to an electrical signal, which the indicator conditions, amplifies, and converts to a readable value (numeric or analog pointer). Many models also provide data logging, printing, and communications.

2) Main applications

Industrial production: raw-material weighing and batching (e.g., food processing, chemical plants) to ensure accuracy and quality.
Commercial trade: core of retail/market scales for fair transactions.
Logistics: shipment weighing for billing, axle/vehicle loading, and inventory control.
Research labs: precise sample mass measurement for chemistry, biology, etc.
Medical: patient scales and subsystems that require precise mass control.

3) Common types

Digital indicators: high resolution, easy to read, rich I/O/communications.
Analog indicators: pointer + dial; lower cost for modest accuracy needs.
Portable indicators: compact, battery powered, with environmental protection.
Industrial-grade indicators: robust EMC/anti-interference, system integration ready.
Explosion-proof indicators: for hazardous areas (petrochemical, mining), safety-rated.

Scienspec Indicators — Precise, Reliable, Built to Last

Since 1982, Scienspec has specialized in weighing systems and test instrumentation: load cells, tension meters, accelerometers, weighbridges, and weight indicators. Head office: Zhonghe, New Taipei; branch: Kaohsiung. A dedicated team (~20 staff) and substantial on-hand inventory support fast delivery for public and private sectors across Taiwan.

High Accuracy • Long Service Life • High Reliability

Guided by customer satisfaction, our indicators deliver excellent accuracy, longevity, and reliability. To keep pace with evolving technology, we regularly send sales and service engineers for advanced training, ensuring professional pre-/after-sales support. We will continue to provide better products and complete solutions through advanced engineering and strong quality management.

Inquiry Hotline (Weight Indicators): HQ (02)3234-1175 | Kaohsiung (07)554-7090

Why your operation needs a professional weight indicator

In manufacturing, logistics, and labs, accurate weight data is the backbone of quality control. Do these sound familiar?
❌ Legacy equipment drift and large errors reduce throughput
❌ Slow refresh prevents real-time monitoring
❌ Humidity/heat cause frequent failures
❌ Lacking customization for automation/PLC integration
Scienspec solves these with the right indicator and end-to-end support.

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