Optima Scale

MNM Scales stocks Optima Scale equipment for warehouses, shops, farms and test labs: OP-926 tension and compression crane scales, IDS-672 compression scales, OP-915 bench scales, floor scales and floor scale kits, OP-922 vet scales, and OP-902 and OP-900 indicators with cables and parts. As one of the largest scale distributors in Texas, we ship Optima scales free from Cypress, TX, and our shop can calibrate them before they ship.

How to choose an Optima scale

• Hanging or pressing loads. The OP-926 series uses an S-type load cell, so it can hang as a crane scale from a hoist or sit under a press as a compression scale. The IDS-672 is a low-profile compression scale for presses and test stands.
• Bench or floor. OP-915 bench scales run from 60 lb to 500 lb. For pallets and drums, choose a floor scale or build one with an OP-720 floor scale kit.
• Animals. OP-922 vet and livestock scales weigh animals up to 1,000 lb on the OP-922-E.
• Capacity and increment. Choose a capacity above your heaviest load so you stay in the accurate range.

Our how to choose a crane scale guide covers hanging loads, and compression scale vs force gauge vs load cell explains force jobs.

Popular Optima models in stock

• Optima OP-926-0.5K: tension/compression crane scale, 500 lb x 0.05 lb, $288.
• Optima OP-926-5K: 5,000 lb x 0.5 lb, $429.
• Optima OP-926-10K: 10,000 lb x 1 lb, $549.
• Optima OP-926-20K: 20,000 lb x 1 lb, $699.
• Optima IDS-672-1K compression scale: 1,000 lb x 0.1 lb with a low-profile load cell, $649.
• Optima OP-915-1212-100: 12 x 12 in. bench scale, 100 lb x 0.02 lb, NTEP Class III, $329.
• Optima OP-915-1616-300: 16 x 16 in. bench scale, 300 lb x 0.1 lb, $399.
• Optima OP-915SS-1616-300: stainless washdown bench scale, 300 lb x 0.05 lb, NTEP, $679.
• Optima OP-922-E vet scale: 1,000 lb x 0.2 lb, $389.
• Optima OP-720-5K floor scale package: build-it-yourself 5,000 lb kit, $799.
• Optima 4 x 4 ft lift-up washdown floor scale: 5,000 lb, $2,998.
• Optima OP-902 indicator: 5-prong connection with RS-232C, $139.

Shop Optima by type

Browse tension and compression scales and Optima indicators and parts, or compare every brand in crane scales and hanging scales, NTEP floor scales and load cells.

Choosing the right Optima setup

Warehouses and rigging

An OP-926 hung from a hoist weighs coils, castings and bulk bags in place. See crane scale calibration for upkeep.

Presses and force testing

The IDS-672 compression scales sit under a press or between platens to read applied force in pounds.

Shipping and food production

OP-915 bench scales handle parcels and batches, and the stainless OP-915SS models suit washdown areas.

Farms and veterinary clinics

The OP-922 vet scales weigh animals at clinics and farms, and crane scales weigh hay bales and feed sacks.

Optima calibration and service

Optima scales can ship calibrated from our Cypress, TX shop. Calibration is priced by maximum capacity:

A scale whose capacity is exactly at a tier limit uses the lower tier.

The 60 lb bench scales fall in the 6.2–35 kg tier, 100 lb and 300 lb bench scales in the 35–150 kg tier, and crane, compression, vet and floor scales over 150 kg in the top tier. Calibration usually takes 1–3 business days after we receive the scale, and our mail-in scale calibration service covers scales bought anywhere. MNM Scales is TDA licensed with registered technicians for all scale classes, and we handle the RWM-780 and RWM-700 paperwork for trade scales in Texas.

Our technicians calibrate and repair scales on-site across the Houston area and surrounding suburbs, with Dallas, Austin and San Antonio on request. On-site service is $295 plus $2 per mile round trip, charged once per visit, with calibration priced per scale on top. See industrial scale calibration in Houston.

Volume orders and rentals

Need several scales for a site or fleet? Our wholesale scales program quotes volume pricing, and our scale rentals cover short lifts and projects. Call (832) 290-3120, or contact us any time, 24/7.

Optima scale FAQ

Can an OP-926 work in both tension and compression?

Yes. The OP-926 uses an S-type load cell, so it reads hanging loads in tension or pushing loads under a press.

What capacities does the OP-926 come in?

From 500 lb x 0.05 lb up to 20,000 lb x 1 lb, including 5,000 lb and 10,000 lb models.

Which Optima bench scales are legal for trade?

Models listed as NTEP, such as the OP-915-1212-100 and the OP-915SS-1616-300, are approved for selling by weight.

Do you sell Optima indicators and cables?

Yes. See Optima indicators and parts for OP-902 and OP-900 indicators, homerun cables, adapters and batteries.

Can you calibrate an Optima scale I already own?

Yes, in our shop by mail-in or on-site in the Houston area.

How fast is calibration?

Usually 1–3 business days after we receive the scale.

Is shipping free?

Yes. Optima scales ship free, and we offer UPS 2nd Day and Next Day for faster delivery.