{"product_id":"m5-marine-platform-scale","title":"M5 Series Marine Platform Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe M5 Series is a heavy-duty marine platform scale for weighing loads from a few hundred kilograms up to 3000 kg where deck space is limited. It is the successor to the WPL M4 and is available with three platform sizes, three capacities and a range of communication options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"flip-up-platform-for-tight-decks\"\u003eA flip-up platform for tight decks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M5 platform can be raised when it is not in use. That gives two practical benefits: the area underneath can be cleaned properly, and the deck space is available for other work. On vessels where every square metre is shared between catch handling, gear and crew movement, a platform that folds out of the way can be the difference between having a floor scale and not having one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compensation-for-motion-tilt-and-gravity\"\u003eCompensation for motion, tilt and gravity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M5 corrects automatically for vessel motion, tilt of the deck and changes in gravity. Each effect alters the force on the load cells in its own way: vertical acceleration adds to or subtracts from gravity, tilt reduces the force measured by the cells, and gravity itself varies with latitude. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/how-motion-compensation-works\"\u003eHow motion compensation works\u003c\/a\u003e explains what compensation achieves, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/gravity-latitude-calibration\"\u003egravity, latitude and calibration\u003c\/a\u003e explains why a scale calibrated in one port reads differently far to the north or south, and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/weighing-accuracy-rough-seas\"\u003eweighing accuracy in rough seas\u003c\/a\u003e covers what to expect in heavy weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"four-load-cells-in-aisi-316\"\u003eFour load cells in AISI 316\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platform rests on four load cells, a construction that gives stable and repeatable results wherever the load is placed. The scale is made of AISI 316 stainless steel with smooth, hygienic surfaces for quick washdown, and it is engineered to withstand daily cleaning and harsh marine conditions. EU hygiene rules require equipment on board to be corrosion-resistant and easy to clean and disinfect (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/HTML\/?uri=CELEX:32004R0853\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRegulation (EC) No 853\/2004, Annex III, Section VIII\u003c\/a\u003e); see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hygiene-materials\"\u003ehygiene and materials hub\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"connectivity-and-options\"\u003eConnectivity and options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wall mount for the indicator is included. Options include RS232, Ethernet and WiFi communication, USB, Bluetooth LE, a battery, remote displays, relay boards, digital I\/O signals, label printers and report programs. The WeightControl IOT module logs every weighing automatically; the EU weighing rules require non-automatic scales used to weigh pallets of fishery products to keep at least an automatic or semi-automatic log (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg_impl\/2026\/1932\/oj\/eng\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eImplementing Regulation (EU) 2026\/1932, Annex I, Part B, point 5\u003c\/a\u003e). Approval for such use is a matter for national authorities; see the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/legal-metrology\"\u003elegal metrology hub\u003c\/a\u003e. For data handling, read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/weighing-data-logging\"\u003eweighing data logging\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"typical-applications\"\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeighing bins, tubs and pallets of product on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/factory-vessels\"\u003efactory vessels\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/trawlers\"\u003etrawlers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy weighing on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/aquaculture-well-boats\"\u003eaquaculture and well boats\u003c\/a\u003e where space is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStores, gear and waste weighing on offshore vessels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"choosing-the-right-configuration\"\u003eChoosing the right configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three capacities (600, 1500 and 3000 kg) are available on all three platforms (1000×1000, 1200×1200 and 1500×1500 mm), and higher capacities are available on request. Size the platform to the footprint of your largest container or pallet, and the capacity to the heaviest gross load including tare. The \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/platform-size-guide\"\u003eplatform size guide\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/capacity-and-readability\"\u003ecapacity and readability explained\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/knowledge\/installing-marine-scales\"\u003einstalling marine scales\u003c\/a\u003e help with the choice. Compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/m6-marine-platform-scale\"\u003eM6 Series\u003c\/a\u003e, then \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/quote\"\u003erequest a quote\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WPL Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63536037101898,"sku":"M5","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/0446\/2588\/files\/m5-marine-platform-scale-01.png?v=1789414594","url":"https:\/\/marineweighing.com\/products\/m5-marine-platform-scale","provider":"WPL Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}