The RAVAS 256X is an explosion-proof hand pallet jack scale built for the most hazardous weighing environments in the world. Chemical plants, refineries, paint and coatings facilities, oil and gas operations, and pharmaceutical manufacturing all require equipment that meets the highest safety and certification standards. The RAVAS 256X delivers FM Approval for Class I, II, III Division 1 hazardous locations, NTEP certification for legal-for-trade weighing, and the durability you need for daily use in demanding environments. With 5,000 lb capacity, 1 lb resolution, and a backlit LCD display, this hand pallet jack scale is perfect for mixing, batching, and inventory operations where flammable vapors, combustible dusts, or volatile materials are present.
Safety and Compliance:
- FM APPROVED – Factory Mutual Class I, II, III Division 1, Groups A through G, Temperature class T4, Ta = 104°F. Certified for use in atmospheres containing flammable gases, combustible dusts, and ignitable fibers.
- NTEP CERTIFIED – Legal for trade weighing in commercial transactions across the United States and Canada.
- OIML CERTIFIED – International Organization of Legal Metrology approved for global commercial use.
Standard Features:
- 5,000 lb capacity with 1 lb graduation
- 0.1% of load lifted maximum tolerance
- Backlit LCD display with 1.2 in high digits
- 6-digit rotating LED display visible from all sides of the unit
- On/off key and numeric keypad with large digits
- Auto and manual zero correction
- Auto tare by push button
- Auto switch-off after 30 minutes of non-use
- 10x higher display resolution mode for precision applications
- lb/kg unit toggle
- Stainless steel fork cover (standard)
- Rechargeable and exchangeable battery, 70-hour cycle, 6-hour charge time
- Antistatic rubber steering wheels
- Polyurethane single loading wheels
- Hand-operated design – no motor, no battery management for drive
- IP65 system protection, IP67 load cells and terminal
- Epoxy red powder coat finish (RAL 3000)
Specifications:
- Capacity: 5,000 lb
- Graduation: 1 lb
- Max tolerance: 0.1% of load lifted
- Fork length: 47.5″
- Fork width: 6.7″
- Min fork height: 3.35″
- Max fork height: 8″
- Lifting height: 4.75″
- Width over forks: 27″
- Height to top of indicator: 43″
- Unit weight: 330 lb
- Color: Epoxy red, RAL 3000
- Display: Backlit LCD, 1.2 in digits, 6-digit LED
- Protection: IP65 system, IP67 load cells and terminal
- Battery cycle: 70 hours
- Charge time: 6 hours
- Certifications: FM Approved, NTEP, OIML, TÜV Rheinland
- Hazardous location rating: Class I, II, III Division 1, Groups A-G, T4, Ta = 104°F
Applications:
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Oil refineries and gas processing facilities
- Paint, coatings, and solvent handling
- Pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing
- Powder, resin, and adhesive blending
- Hazardous storage and transfer areas
- Mixing and batching operations requiring legal-for-trade weighing
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