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Monorail scale for overhead rails

MS202 Permanent Monorail Scale

  • 8-inch active rail section designed to weigh one trolley at a time
  • 750 lb × 0.5 lb (3/8-inch rail)
  • 1500 lb × 0.5 lb (1/2-inch rail)
  • Available for 3/8 × 2-1/2 inch or 1/2 × 2-1/2 inch rails
  • Requires less than 41 inches of straight rail for installation (14 inches between rail supports)
  • Available in nickel-plated mild steel or stainless steel construction
  • High-precision stainless steel load cell
    20-foot cable
  • Slightly recessed active rail section for the trolley roller ensures stable weighing
Balance Rice Lake Monorail

MS200 Portable Monorail Scale

  • 8-inch live rail designed to weigh one trolley at a time
  • 750 lb × 0.5 lb (3/8-inch rail)
  • 1500 lb × 0.5 lb (1/2-inch rail)
  • Available for 3/8 × 2-1/2 inch or 1/2 × 2-1/2 inch rails
  • Requires less than 41 inches of straight rail for installation (22 inches between tail hangers)
  • Available in nickel-plated mild steel or stainless steel construction
  • High-precision stainless steel load cell
    20-foot cable
  • Slightly recessed live rail for the trolley roller, ensuring stable weighing

How does it work?

The system consists of a carriage suspended from an overhead rail. This carriage incorporates a balancing mechanism—using counterweights, springs, or pneumatic actuators—to neutralize the force of gravity acting on the load.

As a result, the operator can move the load with minimal effort, raise or lower it smoothly, and position it with high precision.

  • Ergonomics and safety: Significantly reduces physical strain on the operator, lowering the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Precision: Enables accurate positioning and assembly of heavy or delicate components.
  • Efficiency: Accelerates production processes by making load handling faster and safer.
  • Versatility: Can be adapted to a wide range of applications, from meat processing to logistics.
Balance Rice Lake Monorail

A handling system designed to provide smooth vertical and horizontal mobility while maintaining the balance of a load. It is particularly useful in industrial environments where precision and stability are crucial.