NTEP Floor Scales

NTEP Floor Scales are approved for legal-for-trade weighing of pallets, drums, bulk bags, livestock and freight. MNM Scales stocks NTEP floor scales from Detecto, Brecknell, Optima, Prime Scales, Rice Lake and MNM Scales, from 2 x 2 ft platforms to 5 x 5 ft heavy-duty decks, including stainless washdown models and complete floor scale kits. Every floor scale ships free, and our TDA licensed technicians can install, calibrate and place your scale into service.

Popular NTEP floor scales in stock

• Detecto NTEP floor scale: 48 x 48 in, 10,000 x 2 lb, legal for trade, $2,199. Also in 5,000 x 1 lb.
• Brecknell DSB6060-05 floor scale: 5 x 5 ft, 5,000 lb, NTEP Class III.
• Optima OP-916SSLT-4X4-5K stainless steel washdown floor scale: 4 x 4 ft, 5,000 lb, NTEP.
• Washdown stainless steel floor scale: 5,000 lb, NTEP. Also in 10,000 lb.
• MNM Scales Echelon EH series economical floor scale: 48 x 48 in, 5,000 x 1 lb, NTEP, legal for trade.
• Prime Scale 3 x 3 ft floor scale: 5,000 x 1 lb, NTEP, $999.
• Prime Scale 2 x 2 ft floor scale: 2,000 x 1 lb, NTEP, $749.
• Brecknell DCSB floor scale system: 5,000 lb x 1 lb, NTEP.
• Rice Lake 160-10-7N floor level scale: 550 lb x 0.2 lb (250 kg x 100 g), NTEP.
• MNM Scales OP-720-SS stainless steel floor scale kit: build your own waterproof floor or vet scale, 10,000 lb, NTEP.
• Brecknell SBI-505 floor scale kit: 5,000 lb, NTEP, platform sold separately (not included).

Looking for every floor scale, including general-purpose and veterinary models? Browse all floor scales, or shop Brecknell floor scales, MNM Scales floor scales and Optima floor scales.

How to choose an NTEP floor scale

Platform size

Pick a platform at least as large as your pallet or load footprint. A 4 x 4 ft (48 x 48 in) deck fits standard pallets; 5 x 5 ft suits oversize pallets and bulk bags; 2 x 2 ft and 3 x 3 ft decks suit drums, carts and kegs.

Capacity and graduation

Choose capacity above your heaviest gross load. 5,000 lb x 1 lb is the most common NTEP floor scale configuration; 10,000 x 2 lb suits heavy industrial pallets and bulk materials.

Washdown and stainless

For food plants, chemical areas and wet docks, choose a stainless washdown floor scale such as the Optima OP-916SSLT or the washdown stainless steel 5,000 lb model. See all washdown scales.

Ramps, pits and lift-up decks

Surface-mounted floor scales use a ramp for pallet jacks. Lift-up decks simplify cleaning under the platform. Pit-mounted installs put the deck flush with the floor.

Indicator and connectivity

The indicator sets the display, printer and software options. Compare digital scale indicators, such as the Brecknell SBI-505, with RS-232 output for tickets and inventory systems. Building or repairing a platform? Shop load cells and junction boxes.

Our floor scale buying guide covers sizing, installation and indicators in detail.

Legal for trade in Texas

NTEP floor scales are NTEP Class III, the classes for commercial weighing of goods, freight and livestock. In Texas, a scale used for trade must be placed into service and registered. MNM Scales is TDA licensed, with TDA-Registered Technicians for all scale classes, and our technicians handle the RWM-780 and RWM-700 paperwork. See legal-for-trade scale calibration in Texas, the RWM-780 placed-in-service process and what NTEP means.

Floor scale calibration and installation

Floor scales are calibrated in place after installation. Our technicians bring their own test weights for on-site floor scale calibration across Houston and the surrounding suburbs, with Dallas, Austin and San Antonio on request with a quote. On-site service is $295 plus $2 per mile round trip, charged once per visit, with calibration priced per scale on top:

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

A floor scale of 500 lb or more falls in the over 150 kg tier, and a 330 lb (150 kg) or smaller platform in the 35–150 kg tier. See industrial scale calibration in Houston, how floor scale calibration works and scale repair for all brands and types of scales, in-shop and on-site.

NTEP floor scale FAQ

What does NTEP mean on a floor scale?

NTEP approval means the floor scale design has passed type evaluation for legal-for-trade use. Once installed and placed into service by a licensed technician, it can be used to buy and sell by weight.

What size NTEP floor scale do I need for pallets?

A 4 x 4 ft, 5,000 lb x 1 lb floor scale is the standard for pallets. For heavier or oversize pallets, choose 5 x 5 ft or 10,000 lb.

Do you install floor scales?

Yes. Our technicians install, calibrate and certify floor scales across the Houston area, bringing their own test weights.

Can I use a floor scale for livestock?

Yes. Many NTEP floor scales suit livestock weighing. For dedicated animal platforms, see our animal and livestock scales.

What is a floor scale kit?

A kit bundles the indicator, load cells and hardware, so you can build a scale on your own platform. Some kits include the deck and others are sold with the platform not included, as listed on each product page.

Do you offer floor scale rentals?

Yes. See scale rentals for inventory counts, audits and short-term projects.

How do I get a quote for installation outside Houston?

Call (832) 290-3120 or contact us 24/7. Dallas, Austin and San Antonio are available on request with a quote, and for emergency or same-day service, call for availability.