Rice Lake Weighing Systems

Rice Lake Weighing Systems was founded in 1946 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and is still family owned and run from the same town today. Rice Lake builds and distributes a wide range of weighing equipment, from load cells and indicators to retail, medical and counting scales, and its catalog also includes well-known lines such as DIGI counting scales and Ishida bench scales.

As one of the largest scale distributors in Texas, MNM Scales owns the inventory on our shelves in Cypress, TX, and every Rice Lake Weighing Systems product ships free nationwide. Our TDA-Registered Technicians install, calibrate and repair Rice Lake scales in our shop and on-site across the Houston area. Here is how the Rice Lake range we carry breaks down.

Rice Lake scales and products by application

Load cells for scale builds and repairs

Rice Lake shear beam and S-type load cells are a common choice for floor scale rebuilds, tank weighing and custom platforms. Examples: Rice Lake GX-1-SH-5k stainless washdown shear beam, 5000 lb; set of 4 stainless shear beams, 1k; and the Rice Lake 2.5k S-type load cell, NTEP. See our guide to load cell types.

Counting scales

The DIGI counting scales sold by Rice Lake count small parts by average piece weight. The DIGI DC-782, 60 lb x 0.01 lb, handles bulk parts; the DIGI DC-530, 20 lb x 0.0002 lb, resolves very light pieces.

Bench, portion and washdown scales

For food service, the Rice Lake Versa-Portion RLP-6S is an NTEP washdown portion scale at 6 lb x 0.002 lb, and the RLP-30S is the 30 lb version. For shipping and receiving, the Ishida IGX NTEP bench scale with pole weighs 150 lb x 0.05 lb.

Checkweighing

The Rice Lake IQ Plus 2100 checkweigher pairs a 12 x 12 in, 100 lb base with over/under limits for packing lines.

Medical, hanging and test weights

The Rice Lake 150-10-5 digital physician scale weighs patients up to 550 lb. The Rice Lake OS-45 hanging scale, 99 lb x 0.1 lb, suits produce and receiving. For checking balances, the Rice Lake 100 g Class 1 calibration weight comes with a case.

Rice Lake scales compared

Specifications below come from Rice Lake data sheets and NTEP certificates for models we stock.

Shop Rice Lake by category

• Rice Lake load cells
• Rice Lake counting scales
• Rice Lake bench scales
• Rice Lake washdown scales
• Rice Lake medical and healthcare scales
• Rice Lake crane and hanging scales
• Rice Lake calibration weights

To compare across brands, browse all load cells, counting scales, medical scales and crane and hanging scales.

Who uses Rice Lake scales

• Manufacturers and distributors: count parts and fasteners on DIGI counting scales.
• Restaurants and food processors: portion and package on Versa-portion washdown scales.
• Clinics and physician offices: weigh and measure patients on physician scales.
• Produce markets and receiving docks: weigh bags and crates on On-Site hanging scales.
• Scale builders and tank weighing projects: build systems with Rice Lake load cells and indicators.

Rice Lake calibration and service

For any Rice Lake scale, calibration before shipping is available on request (paid service tiers), done in our Cypress, TX shop. Pricing is set by the scale’s maximum capacity:

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

Our TDA-Registered Technicians service all scale classes. We install Rice Lake load cells, rebuild floor scales and place NTEP scales in service on site; on-site calibration in the Houston area starts at $295 plus $2 per mile. See industrial scale calibration and scale repair.

Repair and rentals

Our TDA-Registered Technicians repair Rice Lake scales in our Cypress, TX shop and on-site, including load cell replacement, damaged cables and indicators that no longer hold calibration; see scale repair in Houston. MNM Scales rents all types of scales for audits, projects and backup while yours is out for service; see scale rental in Houston.

Volume and project orders

Need load cells for several platforms or counting scales for multiple stations? Our wholesale scales program quotes volume pricing. Call (832) 290-3120 or contact us.

Rice Lake brand FAQ

Where is Rice Lake Weighing Systems based?

Rice Lake is based in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, where it was founded in 1946. It remains a family-owned company.

Why are DIGI and Ishida scales listed under Rice Lake?

Rice Lake carries DIGI counting scales and Ishida bench scales in its catalog, so those models are sold and supported through Rice Lake.

Which Rice Lake load cell fits my floor scale?

Match the capacity, the mounting style (shear beam or S-type) and the cable length of your existing cells. Send us the old cell’s label and we will confirm the match.

Can you calibrate a scale after a load cell replacement?

Yes. After installing new cells we calibrate the full platform, run a corner test and can place the scale in service for trade use.

Which Rice Lake scale is best for food portioning?

The Versa-portion series pairs an IP68 stainless housing with NTEP approval: the RLP-6S weighs 6 lb x 0.002 lb and the RLP-30S weighs 30 lb x 0.01 lb.

What can the DIGI DC-782 count?

Small parts, fasteners, labels and packaged goods, by average piece weight. Capacities run from 6 lb x 0.001 lb to 60 lb x 0.01 lb, with 1/500,000 internal counting resolution and RS-232 output.

Do you stock Rice Lake physician scales?

Yes. The 150-10-5 eye-level digital physician scale weighs patients up to 550 lb x 0.2 lb and includes a height rod and BMI.