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From traditional mechanical scales to advanced electronic weighing systems, Midwest Scale offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality, NTEP-approved weighing equipment tailored to your specific needs. Our extensive product line supports industries across Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and the surrounding Midwest region.

Industrial Scale Sales

We supply a full range of heavy-duty industrial scales built for performance and durability. Our industrial scale sales include:

  • Bench scales
  • Counting scales
  • Platform scales
  • Coil scales
  • Crane scales

Ideal for manufacturing, production, and industrial environments where accuracy and strength are essential.

Warehouse Scale Solutions

Optimize your operations with dependable warehouse weighing solutions. Our offering includes:

  • Floor scales
  • Pallet scales
  • Drum scales
  • Pallet jack scales
  • Dimensioners
  • Forklift scales
  • Shipping scales

Perfect for freight management, storage, and logistics facilities needing accurate warehouse scale systems for high-volume use.

Check Weighers & Washdown Scales

We offer automated checkweigher systems and washdown-ready scales designed for demanding production lines. These check weighing solutions ensure speed, compliance, and consistency in quality control processes.

Load Cells & Load Cell Systems

Our selection of precision load cells includes models for tank weighing, hopper systems, and custom integrations. We provide load cell sales and support with top brands like Rice Lake Weighing Systems and B-TEK Scales, ensuring reliable performance and compatibility with your existing equipment.

Heavy-Duty & Automobile Scales: Railroad scales, truck scales, airplane weighing solutions, portable wheel weighers, weigh bars, vehicle weighing scales, scoreboards, and kiosks for truck scales, along with other robust solutions for demanding industrial use.

Precision Balances: Laboratory-grade balances for microanalytical measurements.

Healthcare & Medical Scales: Wheelchair scales, baby weighing scales, physician scales, bariatric scales, pediatric scales, patient lift scales, stretcher scales, and athletic scales.

Advanced Solutions: Integrated software systems and robotic applications to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

Our extensive range ensures a perfect fit for every industry and application. Whether you need scales for heavy industrial use, precise laboratory measurements, or advanced automation, we have the right solution.

Calibration

Scale Calibration Services | Certified Calibration Experts | Rockford IL & Surrounding Areas

Accurate. Compliant. Reliable.

When it comes to weighing systems, precision matters. At Midwest Scale, we offer certified scale calibration services to ensure your equipment delivers accurate, traceable, and compliant results—from the smallest lab balance to the largest industrial truck scale.

With decades of experience serving Rockford, IL, and communities within a 100-mile radius including Elgin, Freeport, DeKalb, Janesville, Aurora, and Madison, our local team is ready to keep your operation running with on-site or in-house calibration.

Why Choose Midwest Scale for Calibration?

Certified Calibration Technicians
All calibrations are performed by trained professionals using NIST-traceable test weights that are verified and documented for precision.

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Compliant
We operate in accordance with ISO standards, delivering calibration certificates that meet or exceed regulatory and audit requirements for industries like manufacturing, agriculture, logistics, healthcare, and food production.

Full Equipment Range
We calibrate everything from:

  • Analytical and precision lab balances
  • Bench and floor scales
  • Counting and packaging scales
  • Pallet and forklift scales
  • Heavy-capacity truck and rail scales

Scheduled Service Agreements
Reduce downtime and avoid last-minute compliance issues with scheduled preventive maintenance and routine calibration programs.

Calibration Records & Documentation
We provide detailed as-found/as-left calibration certificates, stored securely and available digitally to simplify audits and reporting.

Serving Northern Illinois & Southern Wisconsin

Our on-site scale calibration services are available across:

  • Rockford, Loves Park, Belvidere, Harvard, DeKalb, Sycamore, Elgin, Aurora, Naperville, Schaumburg, Crystal Lake, Freeport, and more in Illinois
  • Janesville, Beloit, Monroe, Madison, Milwaukee, Kenosha, and other nearby Wisconsin cities

Whether you need a one-time scale calibration or a long-term partner for compliance and quality assurance, Midwest Scale delivers.

Service and Repairs

Scale Repair & Maintenance Services | 24/7 Support | Midwest Scale – Rockford, IL

Minimize Downtime. Maximize Performance.

At Midwest Scale, we understand how critical properly functioning scales are to your operation. Our fast, reliable scale repair and maintenance services help you maintain compliance, minimize costly downtime, and extend the life of your equipment.

From heavy-capacity truck scales to precision lab balances, we proudly service customers throughout Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and surrounding areas—all within a 100-mile radius of Rockford, IL.

Our Scale Service Offerings

🚐 On-Site Field Service

Our certified scale technicians come to your facility fully equipped with tools, replacement parts, and even loaner scales, minimizing disruption. We provide responsive service across Rockford, Freeport, DeKalb, Elgin, Janesville, Madison, and beyond.

🕒 24/7 Emergency Repair

We offer 24/7 emergency scale repair for urgent issues—whether it’s a truck scale down, a load cell failure, or an indicator malfunction. Our rapid response team keeps your operation running.

🔧 Preventive Maintenance

Our preventive maintenance programs are designed to catch problems early and extend your scale’s life. We clean, inspect, and calibrate all weighing equipment to NIST-traceable standards, ensuring continued reliability.

🧪 In-House Repair & Calibration

Bring your equipment to our Rockford facility or ship it in. We offer free evaluations, fast turnaround, and ISO/IEC 17025:2017-certified calibration services performed in a controlled lab environment.

📅 Maintenance Contracts

We offer custom calibration and service contracts on a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual basis. Ideal for businesses that require regular compliance, such as those in manufacturing, food production, logistics, agriculture, and healthcare.


🛠️ 5-Point Truck Scale Inspection

Midwest Scale offers a seasonal 5-Point Inspection Program specifically for truck scales, designed to maintain peak performance and prepare your equipment for harsh Midwest conditions:

  1. Visual Inspection – Identify signs of wear, rust, or misalignment
  2. Cleaning – Removal of debris and buildup from key components
  3. Surge Protection Check – Ensure your load cells and indicators are protected
  4. Suspension System – Jacking, greasing, and cleaning of suspension components
  5. Load Cell Verification – Testing and validation of load cell performance

Optional Add-On Service:

  • Power Washing with High-Pressure Washer – Thorough external cleaning to remove dirt, salt, and debris buildup, extending equipment life and improving safety.

Equipment We Service

  • Truck scales & rail scales
  • Bench, floor, and platform scales
  • Pallet jack and forklift scales
  • Counting and batching systems
  • Lab balances and precision scales
  • Load cells, indicators, printers, and scoreboards

We support all major brands, including Rice Lake Weighing Systems, B-TEK Scales, A&D, CAS, Detecto, and Pennsylvania Scale.


Your Trusted Partner in the Midwest

With decades of experience and deep roots in Rockford, we serve a wide range of clients across Northern IL, Southern WI, Eastern IA, and Northwest IN.

Scale Rental

Scale Rentals | Certified Short & Long-Term Scale Leasing | Midwest Scale – Rockford, IL

Flexible Scale Rental Solutions for Any Industry or Application

Need a scale fast, but not ready to purchase? Midwest Scale offers certified scale rentals to support your short-term, long-term, or project-based weighing needs across Rockford, Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and surrounding areas.

Our industrial scale rental program provides immediate access to high-quality, NTEP-approved weighing systems—backed by full setup, support, and calibration from our local team.

Why Rent From Midwest Scale?

Wide Equipment Selection
We offer a complete inventory of rental scales for a variety of industries and use cases:

  • Floor scale rentals
  • Counting scale rentals
  • Truck scale rentals (portable or installed)
  • Crane scale rentals
  • Bench scale rentals
  • Lab balances and precision scales
  • Portable wheel weighers
  • Combo scale rentals (counting + floor scale)
  • Label printers, scoreboards, and accessories

Certified for Accuracy
Every rental scale is calibrated to NIST-traceable standards and tested for accuracy and reliability before it leaves our shop—so you can count on compliant performance from day one.

Inventory & Temporary Equipment Replacement
Our rental scales are ideal for:

  • Annual or seasonal inventory counts
  • Production overflow
  • Temporary scale failure or downtime
  • Short-term projects and trials

Full-Service Rental Support
We handle everything:
🚚 Delivery and setup
📦 On-site training
🔧 Calibration and function testing
📤 Pickup and return logistics

With field support teams based in Rockford, we offer rapid, local service throughout areas like Elgin, Freeport, Sycamore, Aurora, Naperville, Janesville, and Madison.

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Robotic Applications & Automatic Check Weighing

Experience next-level efficiency and precision with our robotic solutions.
  • Automated systems designed for high-speed, accurate weighing.
  • High-speed Speed Check Weighers for continuous production lines.
  • Tailored Solutions: From custom equipment to operational strategies, we deliver results.
  • Collaborative Approach: We work closely with your team to understand your specific needs.

Custom Solutions

At Midwest Scale, we go beyond traditional weighing solutions by offering cutting-edge software integrations and fully customized systems tailored to your specific needs. Our team collaborates with industry-leading software providers to deliver real-time analytics, automated data tracking, and process optimization—ensuring seamless integration with your existing operations.

  • Smart Weighing Solutions – Automate data collection, generate reports, and track performance with ease.

  • Custom System Integration – Whether you need software integration, automation, or industry-specific modifications, we build solutions around your business.

  • Scalability & Compatibility – Designed to work seamlessly with your existing weighing equipment and business software.

From automated check weighing to industry-specific software solutions, we provide the tools to streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and improve compliance.