• LPBS Low Profile Mobile Barrel Scale

  The LPBS is a stainless steel mobile scale designed to be used to weigh barrels and drums up to 300kg. ATEX rated options for safety in hazardous areas.

• MDX Stainless Steel Mobile Scale

  The MDX is a portable trolley scale with rear stand for a variety of terminals and battery brackets.

• FLPS Portable Floor Scale

  The FLPS is a range of portable IBC scales designed and manufactured in Leicester, ideal for weighing IBC containers in various locations.

• FLTS Portable Floor Scale

  The FLTS features in built fork lift guides for lifting and moving around your site.

• MBS Mild Steel Mobile Scale

  The MBS is a mild steel mobile weighing scale with integral ramp, designed for use where scales need to be constantly moved around with ease.

• MBW Mobile Scale

  The MBW is a UK manufactured mobile weighing scale, ideal for weighing drums of chemicals in harsh environments.

• MBD Mobile Scale

  Designed and manufactured by MWS Ltd in Leicester, the MBD is a four load cell compact mobile scale with rear stand for a variety of terminals and battery brackets. The scale features a low profile weighing deck and fixed wheels for...

Portable ATEX Scales for Explosive Environments

Working in explosive atmospheres demands weighing equipment that prioritizes safety without compromising accuracy or mobility. Our portable ATEX scales are specifically engineered to operate safely in hazardous zones where flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts are present. These mobile weighing solutions provide the flexibility to move accurate weighing capabilities wherever they’re needed throughout your facility, while maintaining the stringent safety standards required for ATEX certification.

The versatility of portable ATEX scales makes them indispensable across numerous industries. Chemical manufacturers rely on them for weighing drums and containers of reactive materials. Paint and solvent production facilities use them to handle volatile compounds safely. Pharmaceutical operations benefit from their ability to weigh ingredients in controlled environments. Even food processing plants working with fine powders that could become combustible in dust form depend on these specialized scales to maintain operational safety.

What sets ATEX-certified mobile scales apart is their intrinsically safe design. Every component, from the load cells to the weighing platform, the cabling to the indicator, has been carefully selected and configured to prevent any possibility of ignition. The electronics are housed in explosion-proof enclosures, and the entire system undergoes rigorous testing to achieve ATEX compliance. This certification isn’t just a badge of honor; it’s a legal requirement in many industries and represents a commitment to protecting personnel and facilities from potentially catastrophic events.

Portability adds another dimension of value to these weighing solutions. Traditional fixed installations limit where weighing can take place, often forcing materials to be transported to the scale rather than bringing the scale to the materials. Our mobile ATEX scales eliminate this constraint. Equipped with robust wheels and ergonomic handles, they can be easily repositioned throughout production areas, warehouses, or blending rooms. This mobility improves workflow efficiency, reduces material handling risks, and allows operators to weigh items exactly where they’re needed in the manufacturing process.

The construction of these scales reflects an understanding of demanding industrial environments. Stainless steel platforms resist corrosion from aggressive chemicals while providing a stable weighing surface. Low-profile designs with integrated ramps allow for effortless loading of heavy drums or barrels without requiring additional equipment. The weighing platforms themselves come in various sizes to accommodate everything from small drums to large intermediate bulk containers, ensuring there’s a suitable solution for different container types commonly used in hazardous areas.

Accuracy remains paramount even in explosive environments. Our ATEX mobile scales deliver precision weighing despite their portable nature, with high-resolution load cells that maintain accuracy even as the scale is moved and repositioned. This combination of mobility, safety, and precision makes them ideal for applications like batch formulation, quality control sampling, inventory management, and process weighing in locations where permanent scale installation isn’t practical or economical.

For operations spanning multiple zones with varying levels of hazard classification, having mobile ATEX scales means the same equipment can serve different areas as needed. This flexibility optimizes capital investment while ensuring compliance wherever the scale is deployed. The ability to bring certified weighing capability directly to storage areas, production lines, or filling stations streamlines operations and eliminates the need for multiple fixed installations throughout a facility.