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Buyer's Guide: Bariatric Scales

Being overweight can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer and stroke.

Why do construction companies need accurate weighing scales?

An accurate industrial scale is essential for many sectors, especially for the construction industry which is worth £110 billion per annum to the UK economy.

10 Reasons pallet trucks are essential for freight companies

Freight as an industry relies on weighing equipment for a number of reasons - and at Marsden we provide a number of different weighing solutions to suit, ranging from platforms to pallet truck scales.

How to use crane scales

Though platform scales and pallet truck scales are suitable for a great amount of heavy duty industrial weighing - sometimes they are not the most appropriate solution. Which is where crane scales come in.

Buyer's guide: Paediatric Scales

Paediatric scales are designed for weighing infants. The Royal College of Paediatric s and Child Health has advised that all children between 2 and 18 should be weighed annually.

The Kilogram has changed but not in a way you think

Since 1889 a platinum-iridium cylinder was made, which was to serve as a global standard for weighing: the kilogram.

Buyer’s Guide: Scales for Fishmongers

Waterproof scales are essential for fishmongers. If a scale without an IP rating is used, it could be at risk of being broken if liquid finds its way into the scale.

Why the Patient Transfer Scale is easier than using a bed scale or hoist scale

The innovative Marsden Patient Transfer Scale will change the way hospitals weigh immobile patients.

What makes a retail scale different to other industrial weighing scales?

A retail scale, or price computing scale as they are also known, are specialist industrial scales that are used to calculate an item’s price based on its weight.

Buyer's Guide: Weighing Scales for Zoos (all sizes)

Marsden’s range of weighing scales for zoos are perfect for weighing large and small animals, as well as for weighing animal feeds.

Midwives call for return of pregnancy weight targets

There is a “need for guidelines on pregnancy weight gain in the UK,” and it is “a real concern some midwives do not have access to weighing scales”, according to the Royal College of Midwives, reported in the Times and the Guardian this morning.

Buyer's Guide: Trade Approved Scales

Trade Approved scales are used in a wide range of industries.

Buyer's Guide: Bespoke weighing scales

Not every industrial scale need can be matched with a standard product - sometimes a bespoke weighing scale is needed to meet your specific requirements.

5 reasons why you need waterproof scales

Waterproof scales are essential in many industries, and using a waterproof scale brings many benefits.

The Importance of Weighing Patients on Admission to Hospital

Accurately recording your weight on admission to hospital is vital to administering effective medical care, yet some factors can make this process difficult.