Hook scales, also known as hanging scales or spring scales, are simple and portable weighing devices that use a hook or a spring to measure the weight of objects. They are commonly used in various settings for lightweight to moderately heavy weighing applications. Here are some key features and applications of hook scales:

Features and Characteristics:

Simple Design: Hook scales have a

Features

Digital display
Analogue display
Label / Barcode printer

design, typically consisting of a metal or plastic body with a hook or a hanging mechanism at the bottom. The hook is used to suspend the object being weighed.

Mechanical or Digital: Hook scales can be mechanical, where a spring-based mechanism provides the weight reading, or digital, with an electronic display for more accurate measurements. Mechanical hook scales are often less p