Brechbuhler Scales, Inc. offers a full line of hanging scales built for weighing loads suspended from a crane, hoist, or overhead beam. Our hanging scale solutions are used across scrap and recycling yards, agricultural operations, and industrial material handling facilities throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania. Every hanging scale we sell, rent, or service is backed by our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration lab and our team of more than 100 factory-trained technicians, ensuring accurate readings and dependable performance in demanding environments. Contact your local branch to discuss capacity, durability, and connectivity options for your application.
Hanging Scales for Lifting and Overhead Weighing
Hanging scales weigh a load suspended from a hook, crane or rail. Brechbuhler Scales sells, installs, services and calibrates crane scales, dynamometers and monorail scales from 19 branches across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois and Kentucky.
Choose a Hanging Scale Type
| Scale type | What we offer | Calibration guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Crane scales | Crane scale sales, calibration and service | Annually; sooner after heavy use, shock loads or an overload |
| Dynamometers | Top brands and a large variety of dynamometers | At least once a year; frequent lifting or safety-critical use may need more |
| Monorail scales | Monorail scale sales, calibration and service | See the monorail scale page |
How to Choose
Crane scale and dynamometer calibration is a force calibration, so look for a provider that calibrates under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Choose capacity above the heaviest load you will lift, and plan a sooner check after any overload.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should crane scales and dynamometers be calibrated?
Many companies calibrate crane scales annually, and heavy use, shock loads or an overload event call for a sooner check. Most dynamometers should be calibrated at least once a year, and units used for frequent lifting or safety-critical applications often benefit from more frequent service.
Does calibration replace a lifting inspection?
No. Calibration verifies that the scale reads correctly; it does not replace inspection of the lifting equipment and rigging.
Calibration, Service and Accreditation
Every Brechbuhler branch services what it sells and calibrates under ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation by ANAB. Read about scale and balance calibration and our accreditation, or find your nearest team on the locations page.
