What Scaletron Industries does

Scaletron Industries, Ltd. is a privately held US manufacturer of corrosion-resistant industrial weighing and dosing equipment, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Pipersville, Pennsylvania under President Edward Dougherty. Its product portfolio spans 150 lb. cylinder scales (Model 2000 Series), ton cylinder scales (Model 3000 Series), drum, tank and platform scales (Model 4000 Series), IBC tote scales, patented spill containment scales (Model 4042 Series), AccuPro digital scale controllers (1000, 6000-TS, 7000-TS) with Modbus TCP and 4-20 mA integration, and VMF Series volumetric screw feeders with optional gravimetric loss-in-weight feeding. The underlying technology is built around NTEP-certified stainless steel load cells, NEMA 4X enclosures, zinc-oxide primed and powder-epoxy coated finishes, and accuracy to ±0.1% of capacity in digital configurations, addressing the weighing and dosing of corrosive chemicals and liquefied gases in harsh industrial environments.

The company sells through a hybrid channel: a select catalog of products is available direct-to-customer via its e-commerce storefront with FedEx shipping, while the bulk of enterprise and specification-driven sales are routed through a worldwide distributor network that quotes within 48 hours, with installation, service, and parts support. Pricing is unit-based for hardware, supplemented by a parts, service, and technical support revenue stream and 5-year (scales) and 2-year (feeders) warranties. Scaletron's served market is segmented across 12 verticals — wastewater and sewage treatment, municipal water treatment, industrial process water, swimming pool, chemical industry, specialty gas, fire protection, oil/gas/biofuel, semiconductor manufacturing, poultry/livestock, food processing, and polymers/plastics — with EPA/OSHA-compliant spill containment and NEMA 4X enclosures functioning as core regulatory purchase drivers in safety-critical applications.

Name

Scaletron Industries

Legal name

Scaletron Industries, Ltd.

Website

https://scaletronscales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scaletron Industries is a privately held Pennsylvania manufacturer of corrosion-resistant industrial scales and volumetric feeders, selling direct online and through a global distributor network to water treatment, chemical, gas, and industrial process customers since 1983.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Weighing Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Weighing & Force Measurement (Load cells, scales, torque, strain measurement) (IMAGAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing equipment
• Corrosion resistant scales
• Volumetric screw feeders
• Spill containment scales
• Chemical cylinder scales

Headquarters

HQ city

Plumsteadville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Scale Sales: Sale of corrosion-resistant weighing equipment including cylinder scales, drum/tank/platform scales, IBC tote scales, and spill containment scales. Products are available for direct online purchase with standard shipping via FedEx, or through distributor quote requests.
2. Volumetric Screw Feeder Sales: Sale of volumetric screw feeders for dry powdered materials with various configurations and options including gravimetric feeding systems, mixing tanks, and loading accessories.
3. Digital Controller Sales: Sale of AccuPro digital scale controllers and indicators with various channel configurations and interface options.
4. Parts, Service & Technical Support: Fast, affordable repairs, service, parts and ongoing technical support for existing products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scaletron Industries manufactures and supplies corrosion-resistant electronic digital scales, mechanical scales, and volumetric screw feeders for harsh industrial chemical environments. Product lines include 150 lb. cylinder scales, ton cylinder scales, drum/tank/platform scales, IBC tote scales, patented spill containment scales, AccuPro digital scale controllers, and VMF Series volumetric screw feeders with optional gravimetric feeding systems. Products serve water treatment, chemical manufacturing, specialty gas, food processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and other corrosive-environment applications.

Product overview

Scaletron Industries manufactures a complete line of corrosion resistant industrial scales and volumetric feeders for harsh chemical environments. The product portfolio includes: 150 lb. Cylinder Scales (Model 2000 Series) and Ton Cylinder Scales (Model 3000 Series) for weighing liquefied gases in cylinders and ton containers; Drum, Tank & Platform Scales (Model 4000 Series) for weighing corrosive liquids and powders in various container sizes; IBC Tote Scales for Intermediate Bulk Containers; and Spill Containment Scales (Model 4042 Series) with integrated basins to capture chemical leaks and spills. Supporting the scale products are the AccuPro Series Digital Scale Controllers (1000, 6000-TS, and 7000-TS) providing indicators and process control with 1-4 channels, touch screen interfaces, and Modbus communication. Additionally, the company offers Volumetric Screw Feeders (Model VMF Series) for dispensing dry powdered or pelletized materials, including models with bag loaders, bulk bag unloaders, silo connections, and mixing tanks. The company has been manufacturing electronic base scales since 1983 when they received their first patent.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 150 lb. Cylinder Scales (Model 2000 Series) Corrosion resistant scales for weighing liquefied gases such as chlorine, sulfur dioxide, ammonia, hydrogen chloride, and carbon dioxide in cylinders up to 12 inches in diameter with net capacities up to 150 lbs. Available in single and multiple cylinder configurations, mechanical and digital models, for water treatment and chemical processing operators.
• Ton Cylinder Scales (Model 3000 Series) Corrosion resistant scales for weighing liquefied chlorine, sulfur dioxide, and other liquefied gases or liquids in ton containers up to 39 inches in diameter with net capacities up to 2,000 lbs. per base. Includes digital models and conversion kits, plus lifting bars, storage trunnions, and turning wrenches as accessories.
• Drum, Tank & Platform Scales (Model 4000 Series) Versatile scales for weighing corrosive chemicals such as fluoride, sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, sodium bisulfate, polymer, ammonia, phosphate, alum, caustic, and sodium aluminate. Sizes from 20x18 to 72x72 inches with net capacities up to 10,000 lbs., available in standard and stainless steel construction.
• IBC Tote Scales (Model 4000 and 4042 Series) Scales for accurately measuring weight of corrosive chemicals in Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). Sizes from 24x24 to 72x72 inches with net capacities up to 10,000 lbs. and containment basins up to 365 gallons.
• Spill Containment Scales (Model 4042 Series) Scales with integrated basin or secondary containment system to capture potential leaks or spills from chemical containers. Net capacities to 8,500 lbs. with containment basins to 365 gallons. Patented spill containment design meets EPA and OSHA secondary containment requirements, with optional expandable bladders and leak detecting alarms.
• Digital Scale Controllers (AccuPro Series) Indicators and process controllers providing accurate scale weights and automated use reports. Available with 1-4 channels, featuring keypad or touch screen interfaces with accuracies to ±0.1% of capacity. Options include 4-20mA outputs, set point relays, Modbus TCP communication, audible alarms, and leak detector input.
• Volumetric Screw Feeders (Model VMF Series) Rugged, automatic metering screw feeders for dispensing dry powdered or pelletized materials into secondary processes. Feed rates to 60 cu. ft. per hour with optional gravimetric feeding via built-in loss-in-weight system. Used for alum, carbon, lime, polymers, potassium, soda ash, and other dry materials, with configurations including bag loaders, bulk bag unloaders, silo connections, mixing tanks, and wetting cones.
• Parts, Repair Service & Technical Support Fast, affordable repairs, service, parts, and ongoing technical support for existing Scaletron products purchased by water treatment, chemical, and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accuracy to ±0.1% of capacity for digital scales
• +3 more outcomes

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vibra Screw: Specialist in volumetric and gravimetric screw feeders, bin activators, and feeders for dry material handling. Direct comparable to Scaletron's VMF series in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food dry-ingredient dosing applications.
• Cardinal Scale Manufacturing: US manufacturer of industrial scales (platform, tank, hopper, truck, livestock) with NTEP-certified load cells and a broad industrial channel. Closest US analog to Scaletron in product breadth and served markets, though Scaletron differentiates on corrosion resistance for chemical use cases.
• Acrison: US manufacturer of volumetric and gravimetric feeders, including loss-in-weight feeders, for dry solids and liquids. Direct overlap with Scaletron's VMF and loss-in-weight volumetric feeder offering in chemical and process industries.
• Hardy Process Solutions: Manufacturer of weighing instrumentation, weight controllers, and load cells for industrial process weighing with strong PLC integration. Direct comparable to Scaletron's AccuPro controller line and overlap in chemical/process scale applications.
• Schenck Process: Global manufacturer of weighing and feeding solutions for bulk material handling including screw feeders, loss-in-weight feeders, and load cells. Closest direct comparable to Scaletron's VMF volumetric feeder line, especially in chemical and water-treatment dosing.
• Rice Lake Weighing Systems: Industrial scale manufacturer and distributor offering bench, floor, tank, vehicle, and process scales plus indicators and controllers. Comparable mid-market industrial scale maker with a strong distributor model and overlapping applications in chemical and food processing.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo International: Global leader in industrial weighing and analytical instruments with a portfolio spanning precision balances, industrial scales, process analytics, and pipetting solutions. Overlaps directly with Scaletron in industrial floor, tank, and cylinder scales, and dominates the market Scaletron competes in.
• Fairbanks Scales: Long-standing US industrial scale manufacturer serving agriculture, industrial, vehicle, and food processing markets. Comparable in product breadth to Scaletron but with broader industrial focus and larger scale.
• Wallace & Tiernan (Evoqua): Legacy brand for chlorine and chemical feed systems including the 32-055 volumetric feeder that Scaletron's VMF-90WT is designed to replace as a drop-in. Direct process competitor in municipal water-treatment chemical dosing.
• Avery Weigh-Tronix: Large industrial and retail weighing solutions provider (part of Illinois Tool Works). Overlaps with Scaletron in industrial floor scales, tank scales, and process weighing, with deeper enterprise channel reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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