About Federal Scales and Balances

Federal Scales and Balances provides scales, balances, calibration weights, load cells, transducers, and accredited calibration services to small and large institutions across the United States.

Trusted by commercial and industrial companies, universities, laboratories, and research facilities since 1975, Federal Scales and Balances delivers competitive pricing, superior service, and sound technical guidance. Our knowledgeable sales team brings more than 175 years of combined experience in weighing and force measurement equipment.

Our mission is simple: Satisfy Every Customer, Every Time.

What We Offer

Our online catalog provides convenient access to a wide selection of:

  • Micro, semi-micro, analytical and precision balances
  • Industrial floor scales and bench scales
  • Counting scales and checkweighers
  • Calibration weights and traceability certificates
  • Moisture analyzers and related equipment

However, our capabilities extend well beyond what is listed in the online store.

Extended Product & Service Capabilities

Load Cells & Transducers

  • Wireless load cells for remote installations
  • Rice Lake™ load cells in compression, tension, and specialty configurations
  • Load cells for washdown and harsh environments
  • High-capacity load cells for heavy industrial applications
  • Tension load cells for cranes, lifts, and cable systems
  • Digital and strain gauge load cells
  • Load transducers for PLC and data acquisition system integration

These solutions support manufacturing, structural testing, bulk weighing, offshore operations, wastewater facilities, food processing, and other demanding environments.

Industrial Scale Solutions

  • Conveyor scales for in-motion weighing
  • Receiving room scales for inspection and inventory validation
  • Drum, barrel and cart scales in a variety of sizes and capacities
  • Low profile and deck scales in a variety of sizes and capacities
  • Intercomp™ scales and dynamometers for force measurement

These rugged systems are designed for high-capacity, high-traffic industrial applications where accuracy and durability are critical.

Calibration & Technical Services

  • ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration reporting on select items
  • Scale and balance calibration services
  • Strain gaging and calibrating services
  • Strain gauge indicator calibration
  • Moisture analyzer calibration services

Our calibration services provide traceable documentation, regulatory confidence, and verified performance across laboratory and industrial environments.

Technical Support & Custom Solutions

If you have special requirements or need assistance identifying a specific unit, our experienced team is available to help. We regularly assist customers with application-specific solutions, custom configurations, and specialized force measurement systems that may not be prominently featured online.

With decades of experience in weighing and force measurement technology, our professionals can help you identify the right solution for your operational, compliance, and budget requirements.

Your Complete Weighing Resource

Federal Scales and Balances is your source for products that provide exactly what you need at the best possible price. For more in-depth product specifications and detailed offerings, we encourage you to explore our full catalog of products available through our online store.

If you do not see what you need, Contact Federal Scales & Balances today to discuss your application and request a quote. Many specialized products and services are available upon request.