Drum scales are built for one job: safely and accurately weighing heavy, awkward, round containers—especially 55-gallon drums. In industrial settings where liquids, chemicals, ingredients, and waste materials move in bulk, knowing exactly what’s in the drum (and how much of it) is essential for batching, shipping, compliance, and safety.
Drum scales combine low-profile platforms, heavy-duty frames, and user-friendly ramps so operators can roll drums on and off without strain or tipping hazards. Whether you manage a warehouse, chemical facility, food plant, or waste handling operation, the right drum scale ensures reliable weighing with minimal handling risk.
Built for drums: Low-profile platforms and ramps make loading safe and fast.
Select the correct capacity: Drum scales on Hogentogler range from 1,000 lb to 5,000 lb, covering most industrial drum loads.
Choose readability by tolerance: Options include 0.2 lb, 0.5 lb, and 1 lb resolutions depending on accuracy needs.
Durable construction: Heavy-duty steel decks handle daily use, rolling loads, and impact.
Indicator included: Models come with digital indicators for easy readout and workflow integration.
Drum scales solve a very specific industrial challenge: weighing cylindrical, heavy containers that are hard to lift and tricky to balance on standard platforms. With wide, stable decks and smooth, roll-on ramps, they reduce ergonomic strain and speed up workflow.
Hogentogler’s Drum Scales are engineered for production, chemical handling, material batching, waste management, and shipping applications where drum weights impact operations and compliance.
The products on Hogentogler’s page clearly offer the following capacities:
1,000 lb — ideal for lighter drums or partial fills
2,500 lb — the most common sweet spot for full 55-gallon drums
5,000 lb — for heavier or high-density materials
Readabilities available include:
0.2 lb — tightest tolerance for ingredients or liquid batching
0.5 lb — general industrial use
1 lb — adequate for bulk materials or waste handling
When choosing, match readability to your tolerance requirements. If you’re batching liquids or measuring ingredients for production, the 0.2 lb option gives better control. For shipping or waste loads, 0.5–1 lb readability is typically sufficient.
Drum scales are all about safe, easy loading. Platform sizes shown on the page include compact and square designs such as:
24" × 24"
30" × 30"
36" × 36"
These sizes keep footprints small while providing enough surface area to stabilize drums.
Most models include:
Integrated or removable ramps for rolling drums on/off
Low-profile frames to reduce slope and strain
Open deck designs for easy cleaning in chemical or food environments
Some models include a built-in hinged ramp, which simplifies installation and keeps the ramp aligned during daily use.
Every drum scale on the page features heavy-duty steel construction—a must when working with rolling loads that exert dynamic force as they’re moved.
Key features include:
Steel decks strong enough for repeated drum rolling
Reinforced understructures for stability and longevity
Durable industrial load cells protected against shock and side-loading
Textured surfaces or anti-slip decks to improve safety
These scales are built for warehouses, factories, chemical plants, and production floors where durability isn’t optional.
The models shown come with digital indicators offering:
Clear weight readout
Multiple weighing units
Simple setup for tare, zero, and accumulation
Cable connections long enough to mount the indicator safely nearby
Some drum scales can integrate with printers or data systems depending on the indicator model, allowing weight capture for documentation or compliance.
Weighing drums manually or lifting them onto platforms is both dangerous and inefficient. Drum scales reduce risk by offering:
Roll-on/roll-off ramps
Stable platforms with low step-up height
Reduced operator lifting requirements
Safer handling of volatile or hazardous materials
For high-risk environments—chemical plants or waste handling rooms—choosing a well-designed drum scale is as much about safety as accuracy.
Drum scales are essential in industries such as:
Chemical and petrochemical — weighing liquids, solvents, or bulk compounds
Food and beverage — batching ingredients stored in drums
Pharmaceutical manufacturing — checking drum weights for formulation or compliance
Waste collection & hazardous disposal — verifying content weights
Manufacturing & production — weighing materials for mixing, processing, or transport
Shipping & receiving — verifying freight and material loads
To keep your drum scale accurate and long-lasting:
Calibrate regularly using certified test weights
Keep the platform and ramp clear of debris
Check for bent ramp edges or alignment issues
Avoid dropping drums onto the deck
Protect indicator cables from carts and forklift traffic
Level the scale before use to maintain accuracy
Capacity options: 1,000 lb, 2,500 lb, 5,000 lb
Readability options: 0.2 lb, 0.5 lb, 1 lb
Platform sizes: 24"×24", 30"×30", 36"×36"
Low-profile, roll-on design
Included digital indicator
Heavy-duty steel construction
Optional or built-in ramps
External calibration
Power: AC with possible battery options
Ideal for 55-gallon drum weighing
Can drum scales handle other containers besides drums?
Yes. Tote bins, chemical containers, and square or irregular bulk containers can be weighed as long as they fit the platform and fall within capacity limits.
Do I need a ramp?
Yes—unless you’re using a forklift exclusively. Ramps make rolling drums up safe and efficient.
Are drum scales legal for trade?
Some can be paired with NTEP-approved indicators, but not all models are legal-for-trade by default. Check requirements for billing or freight applications.
How much accuracy do I need?
For batching or ingredient control, choose 0.2 lb readability. For waste, shipping, or heavy materials, 0.5–1 lb is typically enough.
Can drum scales be used in wet or corrosive environments?
Yes, but choose models with appropriate coatings or stainless-steel components, especially around the indicator and load cells.
Drum Scales — https://www.hogentogler.com/industrial-scales/drum-scales.asp
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