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Detecto 438 Mechanical Physician Scale with Height Rod and Wheels – 450 lb.
Eye-Level Mechanical Beam Physician Scale with Height Rod and Wheels (LBS) | Detecto (438) - DETECTO’s... Read More
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Detecto 438 Mechanical Physician Scale with Height Rod and Wheels
The Detecto 438 is a pound-only eye-level mechanical physician scale with an integrated height rod and transport wheels. It measures weight up to 450 lbs. in 4 oz graduations and standing height from 24 to 84 inches. Because the weighing system is fully mechanical, the scale requires no batteries, outlet, or electronic setup.
Pound-Only Mechanical Weigh Beam
Model 438 is configured specifically for measurements in pounds. Its die-cast weigh beam is marked on both sides so the reading can be viewed from either side of the scale.
To take a weight measurement, the operator moves the large and small poises until the beam balances. The eye-level position keeps the beam within convenient viewing range during routine weighing.
Integrated Height Rod
The included height rod measures standing height from 24 to 84 inches, or 60 to 212 centimeters. Graduations are shown in 0.125-inch and 0.1-centimeter increments.
The height rod allows weight and standing height to be measured at one station without adding a separate wall-mounted device.
Built-In Transport Wheels
Unlike stationary models in Detecto’s broader eye-level scale family, the 438 includes transport wheels. The wheels help staff reposition the scale for cleaning, room changes, or temporary storage.
The wheels are intended for controlled movement of the unoccupied scale. Place the scale on a firm, level surface before use and confirm that it is stable before a person steps onto the platform.
Steel Platform and Eye-Level Column
The scale uses mild-steel construction with a powder-coated finish. Its platform measures approximately 14.75 by 10.75 inches and includes a removable black platform cover for routine cleaning.
The complete scale measures approximately 58.25 inches high, 17.5 inches wide, and 23.25 inches deep with the wheels installed.
Key Features and Specifications
- Model: Detecto 438
- Scale type: Eye-level mechanical weigh-beam physician scale
- Measurement unit: Pounds
- Weight capacity: 450 lbs.
- Weight graduation: 4 oz
- Height rod: Included
- Height range: 24–84 in / 60–212 cm
- Height graduation: 0.125 in / 0.1 cm
- Transport wheels: Included
- Handpost: Not included
- Platform size: 14.75 x 10.75 in / 37.5 x 27.3 cm
- Overall width: 17.5 in / 44.5 cm
- Overall height: 58.25 in / 148 cm
- Overall depth with wheels: 23.25 in / 59 cm
- Construction: Mild steel with powder-coated finish
- Power requirement: None
Placement and Operating Considerations
Position the scale on a firm, level indoor surface with enough space for a person to step onto and off the platform. Keep the weigh beam, poises, and height rod accessible to the operator.
Before placing the scale into service, verify that the beam returns to zero when the platform is empty. Follow Detecto’s current assembly, zero-balance, calibration, cleaning, and inspection instructions.
What Is Included
- Detecto 438 mechanical physician scale
- Pound-reading mechanical weigh beam
- Integrated height rod
- Transport wheels
- Steel platform with removable platform cover
- Manufacturer-supplied assembly components and documentation
A handpost and features associated with other Detecto physician-scale models are not included with model 438.