AVOIDING CSBI (Column Scale Belly Inaccuracy)

People are getting bigger and their protruding bellies present an issue with their column scales that our competitors would rather not discuss – that if the patient’s belly touches any part of the scale’s column or display console, you will get an inaccurate measurement! The reason for this is simple: to save costs, most column scales are constructed with a smallish single load cell platform. This requires that the column be mounted behind and separate from the weighing surface, meaning that when the belly touches the column you will get the wrong weight. This is also true for all old-fashioned “balance beam” scales.

Befour avoids CSBI by utilizing a superior four load cell design with a generous platform size and the column mounted directly to the weighing surface. Accurate weight is guaranteed, even when the belly is touching the column.

Fortunately, it is easy to determine if a scale will suffer from CSBI. First and most important, ALL Befour scales are CSBI-free, so we’re a clear choice. However, if you are looking at a competitor’s offering, simply examine how the column is mounted, as shown to the left, to see if the scale has CSBI.