{"title":"Crane Scales \u0026 Dynamometers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrane Scale + Dynamometer Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging scales + dynamometers for lifting operations — KNOWING THE LOAD WEIGHT before lifting = safer + WLL compliance + crane operator validation. AU lifting + workshop + construction + warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale \/ Dynamometer Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrane Scale (Digital)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCranes + chain blocks + lifting — digital readout\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMechanical Dynamometer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePulling force + tension measurement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Capacities (500kg-30t+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatch to lifted load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless Remote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistance reading from load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNATA-Calibrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQA + audit + safety verification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRechargeable Battery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSustained use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match SCALE CAPACITY to load + safety factor. Calibrate annually per AS 1418 lifting compliance. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/beaver\"\u003eBeaver\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/austlift\"\u003eAustlift\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/lifting-equipment\"\u003elifting equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/chain-lever-blocks\"\u003echain lever blocks\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/measuring-tools\"\u003emeasuring tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHanging Scales and Dynamometers for Lifting Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you're hoisting a load with a crane, chain block, or mobile hoist, knowing the exact weight is critical — for safety, compliance, and peace of mind. Crane scales and hanging dynamometers give you that certainty. Mounted in the lift line, they measure the load in real time and display the weight clearly to the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Weigh During Lifting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e — Confirm the load is within the Safe Working Load (SWL) of your lifting equipment before lifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Many industries (construction, manufacturing, rigging) require documented weight records for loads above certain thresholds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Avoid over-stressing equipment and personnel. Scales eliminate guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Prevent unintended overloads that can damage hoists, trolleys, and rigging gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScale Types\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Crane Scales\u003c\/strong\u003e — Electronic display, high accuracy (±0.1% of capacity), battery-powered, easy to read. Available in capacities from 500 kg to 10,000+ kg. Many feature hold functions to freeze the peak reading, tare buttons, and audible alarms at user-set thresholds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Dynamometers\u003c\/strong\u003e — Spring-loaded, analogue dial. Robust and reliable, no batteries needed, straightforward to use. Traditional choice where battery maintenance or electronics exposure is a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Uses Them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiggers, crane operators, construction teams, manufacturing plants, and maintenance crews use scales daily to verify loads before lifting. Essential for safe rigging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed advice on scale capacity or features? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e to discuss your lifting application.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"austlift-load-cell-with-read-out-2-shackles","title":"Austlift Load Cell With Read Out \u0026 2 Shackles","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;justify-content:space-between;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding:16px 0;margin-bottom:24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eConnects, terminates and reroutes lifting assemblies to the rated WLL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003eForged alloy steel construction tested to AS 2741 (shackles) and AS 3776 (chain components)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;padding:0 12px;text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333;margin-bottom:6px;line-height:1;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4;\"\u003ePin sizes and openings match standard chain, sling and lifting assembly fitments\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#444;margin:0;\"\u003eBuilt for daily lifting and rigging service, Austlift Load Cell With Read Out \u0026amp; 2 Shackles pairs drop-forged alloy steel construction with traceable AS 2741 (shackles) or AS 3776 (chain components) compliance. 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