The stiffness of the frame is ensured by the thickness and design of the stainless steel frame and top plate. PENKO's well placed box profile structure, thoroughly tested by FEA simulation as well as with actual weights, prevents the frame from bending under full load. For both the 1000 x 1000 mm and the 1500 x 1500 mm, the top plate has a thickness of 5mm.

Weighing scales perform best on even surfaces. Most floors are slightly uneven. To compensate for that, our scales can be leveled out with height adjustable feet that are incorporated in the design as a standard. It allows for a height adjustment of 10mm. To easily check if the platform is leveled out, a bulls-eye is attached to the frame.

PENKO's scales offer load cell overload protection which is included at all four corners of the scale. This prevents the development of unwanted shear forces on the load cells, extending the load cell's life expectancy.

All manufactured load cells have their own mV/V output. When multiple load cells are used in one platform, it is possible that the difference in outputs create too much weight deviation within the platform itself, resulting in a poorly performing weighing scale. To enhance the scale's performance in such a case, a PENKO designed junction box with individual load cell trimming options is included as a standard.

For easy access to the load cell and safety reasons, our scales' top plate has been divided into 4 pieces. Each piece has manageable dimensions and can be lifted by one person. PENKO's design makes checking, adjusting and replacing a load cell - as well as cleaning underneath the platform - much easier to execute.