Industrial Shipping Scales

If your business sends, receives, or processes parcels, freight, or bulk goods — accurate weighing at the dispatch or receiving point isn’t optional. It’s the difference between correct invoicing and costly disputes, between efficient logistics and operational bottlenecks.

Our industrial shipping scales are built for exactly this purpose. Heavy duty, factory calibrated, and designed for daily commercial use — they handle everything from courier parcels and postal packages to bulk freight and warehouse receiving operations.

Who Uses Our Shipping Scales

Courier and logistics operations use our 150kg and 300kg models at dispatch stations to accurately weigh parcels before collection, ensuring correct billing and eliminating weight disputes with carriers.

Warehouses and distribution centres use our 300kg and 500kg models at receiving docks to verify incoming stock against supplier manifests — catching shortages before they become disputes.

Manufacturing and packaging facilities use our 500kg model to weigh finished goods before dispatch, ensuring accuracy across outbound shipments.

E-commerce and fulfilment operations rely on our scales for dimensional weight calculations, packing verification, and outbound freight management.

Our Industrial Shipping Scale Range

All three models in this category are foldable, battery-powered, and CE certified — ready for immediate use in any shipping or receiving environment:

150kg Industrial Platform Scale — R949 The lightest model in our shipping range. Ideal for courier operations and postal facilities weighing standard parcels and packages. Foldable design stores compactly between uses. 50g increments for precise parcel weight readings.

300kg Industrial Platform Scale — R1,099 Our most popular shipping and receiving scale. Handles the full range of commercial parcel and freight weights with 100g increments. The foldable non-slip checkered steel platform provides stability for irregular-shaped packages. Used by logistics operations, warehouses, and dispatch facilities across all 9 provinces.

500kg Industrial Platform Scale — R1,199 For heavier freight and bulk receiving applications. The price computing function makes it particularly useful for operations that need to calculate shipment value by weight. 200g increments, reinforced backrest design, and dual AC/battery power for flexibility in any warehouse environment.

Why Buy From Industrial Scales South Africa

CE Certified: All our shipping scales carry CE certification (No. VTÚPV-073/2018/ZAHR, valid until September 2028), confirming compliance with EN 61000-6-1 and EN 61000-6-3 EMC standards. This is documented, verifiable certification — not a marketing claim.

Factory Calibrated: Every scale is calibrated before dispatch. You don’t need to arrange calibration on arrival — it’s ready to weigh accurately from day one.

Formal VAT Quotation: Unlike buying from Takealot or Makro, every enquiry receives a formal, branded VAT-inclusive quotation within hours — complete with your company details, product specification, VAT breakdown, and banking details. Essential for procurement approval and tax purposes.

6-Month Warranty: All models include a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects — giving you confidence in the reliability of your weighing equipment.

Nationwide Delivery: We deliver to all 9 provinces with upfront, transparent delivery fees confirmed at the time of quotation. Most orders dispatch within 1-2 business days. Collection from our Sandton warehouse is also available Monday to Friday.

Dedicated Support: Not sure which model suits your operation? Contact us — we respond to every enquiry with a tailored recommendation based on your specific use case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best scale for a courier or parcel operation? For most courier and parcel operations, the 150kg or 300kg industrial platform scale is the right choice. The 150kg handles standard parcel weights efficiently, while the 300kg covers heavier freight and bulk packages. Both are foldable, battery-powered, and CE certified.

What is the best scale for a warehouse receiving dock? The 300kg or 500kg industrial platform scale is ideal for warehouse receiving. The 300kg handles most incoming stock efficiently, while the 500kg suits operations receiving heavier bulk freight. Both include a price computing function useful for value-by-weight calculations.

Do your shipping scales come with a warranty? Yes — all models include a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects.

Can I get a VAT invoice for my business? Yes. Every order includes a formal VAT-inclusive quotation and tax invoice — suitable for procurement approval and VAT input tax claims.

Do you deliver shipping scales nationwide? Yes — we deliver to all 9 provinces. Delivery fees are confirmed upfront at the time of quotation. Collection from Sandton is also available.

Are your scales certified for commercial use? All our scales carry CE certification (No. VTÚPV-073/2018/ZAHR, valid until September 2028). For NRCS trade approval (required for legal-for-trade applications where goods are bought or sold by weight), contact us for guidance on the right model.

Industrial Scales South Africa | CE Certified | 6-Month Warranty | Nationwide Delivery 77 5th Street, Wynberg, Sandton | 011 048 2402 | info@industrialscalessouthafrica.co.za