ATEX Pallet Truck Scales – Intrinsically Safe Mobile Weighing for Hazardous Areas
Our ATEX pallet truck scales are certified mobile weighing solutions designed for accurate load measurement during material handling in potentially explosive atmospheres. Approved for Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, and Zone 22 classified hazardous areas, they combine the operational efficiency of a standard pallet truck scale — weighing loads during movement, eliminating double handling — with the intrinsically safe engineering required for safe use in chemical, pharmaceutical, paint, solvent, and grain handling environments.
In hazardous area warehouses and production facilities, the ability to weigh pallets on the move without transferring them to a separate floor scale is a significant operational advantage. ATEX pallet truck scales achieve this while ensuring all electrical components are certified to prevent ignition of the surrounding explosive atmosphere. Integrated ATEX-certified load cells in the forks, combined with intrinsically safe indicators and wireless displays, provide accurate weight readout without compromising safety certification. Robust stainless steel and chemical-resistant construction ensures long-term reliability in demanding hazardous area environments.
Key Features
- ATEX certified for Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, and Zone 22 hazardous area classifications
- Intrinsically safe (Ex i) design throughout — load cells, indicator, and display all certified
- Integrated weighing during material handling — eliminates double handling in hazardous areas
- Wireless ATEX-certified displays for safe weight readout during operation
- Robust construction with chemical-resistant finishes for demanding hazardous environments
- Tare and accumulation functions for efficient batch and multi-drop weighing in hazardous areas
- Data connectivity for integration with warehouse management and ERP systems
- Full ATEX certification documentation supplied as standard
Common Applications
- Chemical processing — mobile weighing of drums, IBCs, and palletised flammable raw materials
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing — pallet weighing in solvent-rich dispensing and production areas
- Paint and coatings — mobile weighing of flammable pigment, resin, and solvent pallets
- Oil and gas — pallet truck weighing in Zone 1 and Zone 2 classified warehouse and storage areas
- Grain and flour milling — Zone 21 and Zone 22 dust hazard pallet weighing in milling facilities
- Solvent and chemical distribution — accurate pallet weight verification for despatch and compliance
All ATEX pallet truck scales are supplied with full certification documentation. Contact our technical team before purchasing to confirm the correct zone classification, equipment category, and gas group for your specific hazardous area installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ATEX zones are these pallet truck scales certified for?
Our ATEX pallet truck scales are certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2 (gas and vapour explosive atmospheres) and Zone 21 and Zone 22 (combustible dust explosive atmospheres). Zone 1 certified equipment can also be used in Zone 2 areas. Always confirm the zone classification of your specific installation before selecting equipment — contact our team for guidance.
Is the entire pallet truck ATEX certified, or just the weighing components?
The entire pallet truck scale — including the truck body, load cells, indicator, display, and all electrical components — must be ATEX certified as a complete system for use in a classified hazardous area. Our ATEX pallet truck scales are supplied as fully certified systems with documentation covering all electrical components. Do not attempt to retrofit standard pallet truck scales with ATEX components — the complete system certification would be invalidated.
Can ATEX pallet truck scales be used for legal-for-trade applications in hazardous areas?
Some models in our range carry both ATEX certification and OIML trade approval, making them suitable for commercial transactions in hazardous area environments. Please confirm both the ATEX zone certification and trade approval status with our team before purchasing for legal-for-trade applications.
Do I need a DSEAR risk assessment before purchasing ATEX pallet truck scales?
Yes. Under UK DSEAR, employers must carry out a risk assessment to classify hazardous zones and specify the correct equipment category. ATEX pallet truck scales must be selected to match the zone classification determined by this assessment. Our technical team can advise on the correct specification once you have your zone classification confirmed by a competent person.
Is UKAS calibration available for ATEX pallet truck scales?
Yes. UKAS-traceable calibration certificates are available on request. Calibration in hazardous areas must follow appropriate safe working procedures for the classified zone. Contact our team for calibration and service support specific to your hazardous area environment.
