Fairbanks 41-3132 Industrial Platform Scale 1000 LB Capacity Beam Balance

Fairbanks 41-3132 Industrial Platform Scale 1000 LB Capacity Beam Balance

The Fairbanks 41-3132 is a heavy-duty mechanical platform beam scale with a 1000 lb capacity. It uses a traditional balance beam and sliding counterweight (poise) mechanism to weigh loads placed on the floor-level steel platform — no electricity required. The unit rides on casters for repositioning and features a wood-topped steel platform deck with a vertical column supporting the overhead beam assembly.

Specifications & What's Included

• Brand: Fairbanks
• Model: 41-3132
• Part Number (rating plate): 1-16072-1
• Capacity: 1000 LB
• Weighing mechanism: Mechanical beam balance with sliding counterweight poise
• Platform type: Floor-level platform with wood deck surface on steel base
• Mobility: Caster wheels on platform base
• Beam arm: Overhead-style with hanging hook below beam
• Power required: None (fully mechanical)
• Condition: AS-IS — sold for parts or repair
• Shipping: Freight shipping or local pickup required

Applications

Fairbanks is one of the oldest and most recognized names in industrial weighing, with a history in scale manufacturing dating to the 1830s. Mechanical platform beam scales like the 41-3132 were standard equipment in warehouses, shipping docks, factories, and agricultural operations throughout much of the 20th century. They were used to weigh bulk goods, palletized loads, drums, and other heavy items at receiving and shipping stations. Because they require no power source, mechanical beam scales were especially common in facilities where electrical infrastructure was limited or where a simple, durable weighing solution was preferred. Vintage Fairbanks platform scales are still sought by collectors, restoration enthusiasts, and operations that prefer mechanical over electronic weighing systems.