Washdown Food Scale

MNM Scales stocks washdown food scales for meat and poultry plants, seafood processors, commercial kitchens, delis, bakeries and produce packers, with stainless and IP-rated models from A&D, OHAUS, Brecknell, Adam, Optima and our own MNM Scales line. As one of the largest scale distributors in Texas, we ship washdown scales free, and our Cypress, TX shop can calibrate your scale before it leaves.

What makes a scale washdown ready

A washdown food scale is sealed against water and food residue so you can clean it where you work. Compare three things:

• IP rating. IP65 handles spray and wipe-down cleaning. IP67 and IP68 handle immersion-level water, and IP69K handles high-pressure, high-temperature hoses.
• Food-contact approval. NSF listed models such as the A&D SK-WP series are built for food-contact areas and health inspections.
• NTEP approval. Choose an NTEP Class III model when you sell or label food by weight.

Our washdown scales guide explains IP ratings and cleaning routines in more detail.

Popular washdown food scales in stock

• A&D SK-1000WP, SK-5000WP and SK-20KWP: 2.2 lb, 11 lb and 44 lb stainless portion scales, IP65, NSF listed and NTEP Class III, from $233.
• A&D SJ-6000WP washdown checkweighing scale: 6 kg x 0.2 g, IP67, NSF listed and NTEP, $347.
• A&D HV-15KCWP and HV-60KCWP: 30 lb and 150 lb triple-range bench scales, IP65 and NTEP, with comparator lights, from $841.
• A&D HW-60KCWP: 150 lb x 0.01 lb single range, IP65, with 5-step comparator lights, $1,249.
• OHAUS Valor 4000 V41XWE15T: 30 lb compact bench scale with a stainless housing, NTEP and NSF, $499.
• OHAUS Defender 3000xw D32XW60VL: 150 lb x 0.02 lb stainless washdown bench scale, NTEP, $1,399.
• Brecknell C3236 washdown checkweigher: 30 lb x 0.002 lb, IP68 stainless, $198.
• MNM Scales LP7611 stainless washdown bench scale: 100 lb on a 12 x 14 in base, NTEP, $399.
• Adam Equipment WBZ 6A: 6 lb x 0.002 lb price computing washdown scale, $199.
• Optima OP-916SSLT 4 x 4 ft stainless floor scale: 5,000 lb, NTEP Class III, for pallets and bins in wet plants.

Shop washdown scales by brand and type

Compare A&D washdown food scales and all A&D washdown scales, or browse every washdown scale we carry. Related ranges include food scales, checkweighing scales, NTEP bench scales and NTEP floor scales.

Choosing the right washdown food scale

Portioning and recipe prep

For portions up to 44 lb, the A&D SK-WP series is compact, battery powered and NSF listed. The OHAUS Valor 4000 adds dual displays and a rechargeable battery.

Checkweighing packs and trays

Comparator lights speed up over/under checks. The A&D SJ-6000WP, HV-CWP series and Brecknell C3236 all support target-weight checking.

Meat, poultry and seafood processing

Heavier cases and daily hose cleaning call for a sealed stainless bench scale such as the OHAUS Defender 3000xw or A&D HW-60KCWP, or a stainless floor scale for full bins.

Selling or labeling by weight

When the weight sets the price, choose an NTEP model. For printed labels, see label printing scales and our deli scale with label printer guide.

Calibration for washdown food scales

Every washdown scale on this page can ship calibrated from our Cypress, TX shop. Calibration is priced by the scale’s maximum capacity:

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

An 11 lb SK-5000WP falls in the 2.2–6.2 kg tier, a 30 lb Valor 4000 falls in the 6.2–35 kg tier, and a 150 lb HV-60KCWP falls in the 35–150 kg tier. Calibration usually takes 1–3 business days after we receive the scale. Already own one? Use our mail-in scale calibration service, available for scales bought anywhere.

On-site service in Houston

MNM Scales is TDA licensed, with TDA-Registered Technicians for all scale classes, and our technicians handle the RWM-780 and RWM-700 paperwork when a Texas trade scale is placed into service. We calibrate and repair washdown 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, legal-for-trade calibration in Texas and scale repair.

Outfitting a food plant or kitchen

Equipping several lines or locations? Our wholesale scales program quotes volume pricing, and we also offer scale rentals for seasonal runs. Call (832) 290-3120, or contact us any time, 24/7.

Washdown food scale FAQ

What IP rating does a washdown food scale need?

IP65 suits daily spray and wipe-down cleaning. Choose IP67 or IP68 for heavy water exposure, and IP69K for high-pressure hot-water hoses.

Are these scales NSF listed?

Many are. The A&D SK-WP and SJ-WP series and the OHAUS Valor 4000 carry NSF approval, as listed on each product page.

Can I use a washdown scale to sell food by weight?

Yes, when the model is NTEP approved. The A&D SK-WP, SJ-WP and HV-CWP series are NTEP, and our TDA licensed technicians can place them in service in Texas.

Do washdown scales run on batteries?

Several do. The A&D SK-WP runs on D batteries, and the OHAUS Valor 4000 has a rechargeable battery, so you can move them between stations.

Do you calibrate washdown scales before shipping?

Yes. Add an in-house or NIST calibration in the tier that matches your scale’s capacity, and we calibrate it at our Cypress shop, usually within 1–3 business days.

Is shipping free?

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