Counting scales
KERN counting scales – precise, efficient and versatile.
For inventory, production or shipping: with counting resolutions up to 360,000 points, intuitive operation and digital interfaces you save time and reduce errors. Ideal for industry, trade and logistics – as an inventory scale or reliable piece counter.
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Counting scales from KERN & SOHN – fast, precise and efficient inventory
A counting scale is more than just a scale: it is an essential inventory helper and a reliable piece counting scale when it comes to quickly and efficiently recording quantities. Instead of laboriously counting by hand, the scale automatically determines the number of items via weight – precise, error-free and in just a fraction of the time.
Whether in retail, warehouse or industry – an industrial counting scale from KERN ensures accurate results and efficient workflows. Especially during the annual inventory in warehouses or retail, where time and accuracy are crucial, a modern inventory scale offers decisive advantages.
Your advantages with KERN counting scales
✔ Fast & precise inventory – stock levels in warehouses or retail can be captured in seconds
✔ Versatile applications – suitable for screws, nuts, small parts, tablets or packaging
✔ Industrial use – robust industrial counting scales ensure reliable piece counting even in continuous operation
✔ Order picking & serial production – avoid errors in order assembly, accelerate processes
✔ Integrated parts counter – automatic calculation of piece numbers without manual counting
✔ Digital connectivity – many models support RS-232, USB, WLAN or Bluetooth and can be integrated into ERP or warehouse systems
Which counting scale is right for you?
Simple piece counting scales are ideal for standard tasks or mobile use, e.g. for warehouse inventory or when counting screws.
Professional models such as the CKE series offer memory functions, multiple displays and are suitable as inventory scales for retail.
Counting systems (CCA & CCS series) combine a precise reference scale with a quantity scale – perfect for pallets, bulk goods or large quantities in industry.
Conclusion
With a counting scale from KERN, your inventory becomes not only faster but also more reliable. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, a wide product range and practical functions, we offer the right solution for every requirement – from a compact parts counting scale to a professional industrial counting system for warehouses, production and trade.
Our product groups at a glance
✔ KERN CPB & CFS – proven all-rounders with high counting resolution and practical basic functions for warehouse and production
✔ KERN CXB – affordable entry-level model for simple piece counting tasks in mobile use
✔ KERN CKE – professional counting scale with numeric keypad and large memory for complex applications
✔ KERN ITP – combinable with external platforms for counting large or heavy parts
✔ KERN CCA – modular complete solution as part of the Professional Counting System for serial production and demanding processes
About KERN & SOHN
The family-owned company KERN & SOHN is Germany’s oldest manufacturer of precision scales and has stood for quality, accuracy and innovation since 1844. With a portfolio of over 5,000 products, we offer a comprehensive range of scales, counting systems, test weights, optical instruments and specialized software.
Our solutions are used worldwide in industries such as manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, research, pharmaceuticals, retail and food production. Our services are complemented by DAkkS-accredited calibrations, conformity assessments (legal verification) and personal customer support.
With over 180 years of expertise, we combine tradition with modern technology and practical consulting – for precise results and efficient processes.
FAQ – Counting scales from KERN & SOHN
1. What is a counting scale and how does it work?
A counting scale automatically calculates the number of items via weight. First, a reference weight is determined, then the scale calculates the quantity based on the total weight. This makes counting fast, precise and error-free – a true inventory helper.
2. Which parts and products can be counted with a counting scale?
Counting scales are suitable for uniform small parts in many industries:
✔ Screws, nuts, nails and dowels – a counting scale for screws is particularly popular
✔ Electronic components such as resistors or connectors
✔ Plastic and metal parts in serial production
✔ Packaging and consumables in industry
✔ Tablets or capsules in laboratories and pharmaceuticals
3. What is the minimum piece weight and why is it important?
The minimum piece weight is the lowest individual weight a scale can reliably count. The finer the scale, the smaller the parts it can capture.
Examples:
✔ Screw M4 × 20, approx. 1.2 g – simple counting scale (e.g. CPB, CFS)
✔ Tablet 500 mg – professional or high-performance model (e.g. CKE, CKE-Inventory)
✔ SMD resistor 0603, approx. 0.005 g – high-resolution professional scale (e.g. CKE)
✔ Plastic lid, approx. 2.5 g – standard model (e.g. CFS)
✔ Lego brick 2×4, approx. 2.3 g – standard model (e.g. CFS, CPB)
This helps check whether the desired piece counting scale is suitable for your product.
4. What does counting resolution mean?
Counting resolution indicates how many pieces can be determined at 1% accuracy at a constant weight. The higher the resolution, the more precise the scale – a key factor for inventory, warehousing and order picking.
5. Which scale is suitable for inventory?
For inventory, counting scales and inventory scales are particularly suitable:
✔ Simple piece counting scales for small stock levels or mobile use in warehouses
✔ Professional inventory scales (e.g. KERN CKE) with memory, multiple displays and interfaces for retail
✔ Counting systems (CCA, CCS) for pallets, cartons or large quantities in industry
6. How does a counting scale help with inventory?
A counting scale makes inventory easier by automatically calculating piece numbers via weight:
✔ Faster processes through automatic display of piece count
✔ High accuracy even with thousands of small parts
✔ Digital integration with warehouse and ERP systems
✔ Flexibility thanks to battery operation and mobile use
✔ Reliability through regular calibration
✔ Whether in retail or industry – an inventory scale saves time and costs
7. What are the advantages of a counting scale compared to manual counting?
Counting scales significantly accelerate inventory because they automatically calculate the piece number. Advantages:
✔ Much faster processes during inventories and incoming goods inspections
✔ High precision even with large quantities
✔ Reduction of counting errors
✔ Direct data transfer thanks to digital interfaces
✔ Easy documentation and integration into ERP systems
✔ A true inventory helper for companies of all sizes
8. When is a simple counting scale sufficient – and when do I need a counting system?
✔ Simple counting scales (e.g. CPB, CFS) – affordable entry, easy operation, mobile use
✔ Professional counting scales (e.g. CKE, CKE-Inventory) – with memory, multiple displays and numeric keypad for serial production and logistics
✔ Counting systems (CCA, CCS) – combination of reference and quantity scale for very large piece numbers, pallets or bulky containers
9. What is a high-performance counting scale – and does KERN offer such models?
A high-performance counting scale is characterized by particularly high counting resolution, large weighing ranges and extended functions. Typical features:
✔ Counting resolutions up to 360,000 points (e.g. CPB, CFS, CKE)
✔ Weighing ranges up to approx. 65 kg
✔ Multiple displays for reference weight, total weight and piece count (e.g. CKE, CKE-Inventory)
✔ Memory for article numbers and container weights
✔ RS-232 as standard, optional USB, WLAN or Bluetooth
✔ Robust design for continuous industrial use
KERN offers the complete spectrum – from compact models and professional high-performance counting scales to modular counting systems for bulk goods.
10. How does a counting scale optimize processes in warehousing, production and order picking?
Beyond faster inventories, a counting scale also improves workflow efficiency. Key benefits include:
✔ Faster order picking and fewer errors when compiling shipments
✔ Efficient serial production thanks to precise part counting in assembly lines
✔ Improved quality control with accurate monitoring of small parts and components
✔ Seamless integration into ERP and inventory management systems
✔ Flexible use in warehouses, production areas and shipping departments
11. Which interfaces and software are available for counting scales?
Many KERN models are designed for digital process integration:
✔ Interfaces: RS-232 as standard, optional USB, WLAN, Bluetooth
✔ Protocol: KERN Communication Protocol (KCP)
✔ Software: BalanceConnection for data documentation, EasyTouch for part lists, barcode recognition, customer management and exports
12. Can I use a counting scale on the go?
Yes, many models are equipped with battery operation. This allows counts to be carried out directly in the warehouse or during inventory on site – fast, flexible and independent of the power supply.
13. Do I need a legal-for-trade counting scale?
A legal-for-trade counting scale is required whenever quantities must be determined for legally relevant applications. Typical use cases include:
✔ Sale by piece in retail (e.g., screws, fasteners)
✔ Filling and counting tablets or capsules in pharmacies and pharmaceutical production
✔ Documentation of consumables in medical technology and hospitals
✔ Packing sweets or snacks in the food industry
✔ Quality control in regulated production environments
14. How often should a counting scale be calibrated?
For consistently precise results, a counting scale should be calibrated regularly. At least one annual DAkkS calibration is recommended. KERN offers the right calibration and service options.
15. In which industries is the use of a legal-for-trade counting scale mandatory?
Whenever billing or legal requirements apply, the use of a legal-for-trade scale is mandatory. Examples include:
✔ Retail – selling screws, nails, or small parts by piece
✔ Pharmaceutical sector – filling and dispensing tablets or capsules according to prescription
✔ Medical technology – verification and documentation of consumables
✔ Food industry – selling candies, chewing gum, or snacks by piece
✔ Regulated manufacturing – quality control and compliance with industry standards
Conclusion
With counting scales from KERN & SOHN, you not only count accurately – you also streamline your processes, making them more efficient, modern, and future-proof.
As a company with over 180 years of weighing expertise, we support you with know-how, quality, and personal consultation.
Get your counting scale now! Our experts are happy to advise you!
Phone: +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-560
Email: scales@kern-sohn.com
A counting scale is more than just a scale: it is an essential inventory helper and a reliable piece counting scale when it comes to quickly and efficiently recording quantities. Instead of laboriously counting by hand, the scale automatically determines the number of items via weight – precise, error-free and in just a fraction of the time.
Whether in retail, warehouse or industry – an industrial counting scale from KERN ensures accurate results and efficient workflows. Especially during the annual inventory in warehouses or retail, where time and accuracy are crucial, a modern inventory scale offers decisive advantages.
Your advantages with KERN counting scales
✔ Fast & precise inventory – stock levels in warehouses or retail can be captured in seconds
✔ Versatile applications – suitable for screws, nuts, small parts, tablets or packaging
✔ Industrial use – robust industrial counting scales ensure reliable piece counting even in continuous operation
✔ Order picking & serial production – avoid errors in order assembly, accelerate processes
✔ Integrated parts counter – automatic calculation of piece numbers without manual counting
✔ Digital connectivity – many models support RS-232, USB, WLAN or Bluetooth and can be integrated into ERP or warehouse systems
Which counting scale is right for you?
Simple piece counting scales are ideal for standard tasks or mobile use, e.g. for warehouse inventory or when counting screws.
Professional models such as the CKE series offer memory functions, multiple displays and are suitable as inventory scales for retail.
Counting systems (CCA & CCS series) combine a precise reference scale with a quantity scale – perfect for pallets, bulk goods or large quantities in industry.
Conclusion
With a counting scale from KERN, your inventory becomes not only faster but also more reliable. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, a wide product range and practical functions, we offer the right solution for every requirement – from a compact parts counting scale to a professional industrial counting system for warehouses, production and trade.
Our product groups at a glance
✔ KERN CPB & CFS – proven all-rounders with high counting resolution and practical basic functions for warehouse and production
✔ KERN CXB – affordable entry-level model for simple piece counting tasks in mobile use
✔ KERN CKE – professional counting scale with numeric keypad and large memory for complex applications
✔ KERN ITP – combinable with external platforms for counting large or heavy parts
✔ KERN CCA – modular complete solution as part of the Professional Counting System for serial production and demanding processes
About KERN & SOHN
The family-owned company KERN & SOHN is Germany’s oldest manufacturer of precision scales and has stood for quality, accuracy and innovation since 1844. With a portfolio of over 5,000 products, we offer a comprehensive range of scales, counting systems, test weights, optical instruments and specialized software.
Our solutions are used worldwide in industries such as manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, research, pharmaceuticals, retail and food production. Our services are complemented by DAkkS-accredited calibrations, conformity assessments (legal verification) and personal customer support.
With over 180 years of expertise, we combine tradition with modern technology and practical consulting – for precise results and efficient processes.
FAQ – Counting scales from KERN & SOHN
1. What is a counting scale and how does it work?
A counting scale automatically calculates the number of items via weight. First, a reference weight is determined, then the scale calculates the quantity based on the total weight. This makes counting fast, precise and error-free – a true inventory helper.
2. Which parts and products can be counted with a counting scale?
Counting scales are suitable for uniform small parts in many industries:
✔ Screws, nuts, nails and dowels – a counting scale for screws is particularly popular
✔ Electronic components such as resistors or connectors
✔ Plastic and metal parts in serial production
✔ Packaging and consumables in industry
✔ Tablets or capsules in laboratories and pharmaceuticals
3. What is the minimum piece weight and why is it important?
The minimum piece weight is the lowest individual weight a scale can reliably count. The finer the scale, the smaller the parts it can capture.
Examples:
✔ Screw M4 × 20, approx. 1.2 g – simple counting scale (e.g. CPB, CFS)
✔ Tablet 500 mg – professional or high-performance model (e.g. CKE, CKE-Inventory)
✔ SMD resistor 0603, approx. 0.005 g – high-resolution professional scale (e.g. CKE)
✔ Plastic lid, approx. 2.5 g – standard model (e.g. CFS)
✔ Lego brick 2×4, approx. 2.3 g – standard model (e.g. CFS, CPB)
This helps check whether the desired piece counting scale is suitable for your product.
4. What does counting resolution mean?
Counting resolution indicates how many pieces can be determined at 1% accuracy at a constant weight. The higher the resolution, the more precise the scale – a key factor for inventory, warehousing and order picking.
5. Which scale is suitable for inventory?
For inventory, counting scales and inventory scales are particularly suitable:
✔ Simple piece counting scales for small stock levels or mobile use in warehouses
✔ Professional inventory scales (e.g. KERN CKE) with memory, multiple displays and interfaces for retail
✔ Counting systems (CCA, CCS) for pallets, cartons or large quantities in industry
6. How does a counting scale help with inventory?
A counting scale makes inventory easier by automatically calculating piece numbers via weight:
✔ Faster processes through automatic display of piece count
✔ High accuracy even with thousands of small parts
✔ Digital integration with warehouse and ERP systems
✔ Flexibility thanks to battery operation and mobile use
✔ Reliability through regular calibration
✔ Whether in retail or industry – an inventory scale saves time and costs
7. What are the advantages of a counting scale compared to manual counting?
Counting scales significantly accelerate inventory because they automatically calculate the piece number. Advantages:
✔ Much faster processes during inventories and incoming goods inspections
✔ High precision even with large quantities
✔ Reduction of counting errors
✔ Direct data transfer thanks to digital interfaces
✔ Easy documentation and integration into ERP systems
✔ A true inventory helper for companies of all sizes
8. When is a simple counting scale sufficient – and when do I need a counting system?
✔ Simple counting scales (e.g. CPB, CFS) – affordable entry, easy operation, mobile use
✔ Professional counting scales (e.g. CKE, CKE-Inventory) – with memory, multiple displays and numeric keypad for serial production and logistics
✔ Counting systems (CCA, CCS) – combination of reference and quantity scale for very large piece numbers, pallets or bulky containers
9. What is a high-performance counting scale – and does KERN offer such models?
A high-performance counting scale is characterized by particularly high counting resolution, large weighing ranges and extended functions. Typical features:
✔ Counting resolutions up to 360,000 points (e.g. CPB, CFS, CKE)
✔ Weighing ranges up to approx. 65 kg
✔ Multiple displays for reference weight, total weight and piece count (e.g. CKE, CKE-Inventory)
✔ Memory for article numbers and container weights
✔ RS-232 as standard, optional USB, WLAN or Bluetooth
✔ Robust design for continuous industrial use
KERN offers the complete spectrum – from compact models and professional high-performance counting scales to modular counting systems for bulk goods.
10. How does a counting scale optimize processes in warehousing, production and order picking?
Beyond faster inventories, a counting scale also improves workflow efficiency. Key benefits include:
✔ Faster order picking and fewer errors when compiling shipments
✔ Efficient serial production thanks to precise part counting in assembly lines
✔ Improved quality control with accurate monitoring of small parts and components
✔ Seamless integration into ERP and inventory management systems
✔ Flexible use in warehouses, production areas and shipping departments
11. Which interfaces and software are available for counting scales?
Many KERN models are designed for digital process integration:
✔ Interfaces: RS-232 as standard, optional USB, WLAN, Bluetooth
✔ Protocol: KERN Communication Protocol (KCP)
✔ Software: BalanceConnection for data documentation, EasyTouch for part lists, barcode recognition, customer management and exports
12. Can I use a counting scale on the go?
Yes, many models are equipped with battery operation. This allows counts to be carried out directly in the warehouse or during inventory on site – fast, flexible and independent of the power supply.
13. Do I need a legal-for-trade counting scale?
A legal-for-trade counting scale is required whenever quantities must be determined for legally relevant applications. Typical use cases include:
✔ Sale by piece in retail (e.g., screws, fasteners)
✔ Filling and counting tablets or capsules in pharmacies and pharmaceutical production
✔ Documentation of consumables in medical technology and hospitals
✔ Packing sweets or snacks in the food industry
✔ Quality control in regulated production environments
14. How often should a counting scale be calibrated?
For consistently precise results, a counting scale should be calibrated regularly. At least one annual DAkkS calibration is recommended. KERN offers the right calibration and service options.
15. In which industries is the use of a legal-for-trade counting scale mandatory?
Whenever billing or legal requirements apply, the use of a legal-for-trade scale is mandatory. Examples include:
✔ Retail – selling screws, nails, or small parts by piece
✔ Pharmaceutical sector – filling and dispensing tablets or capsules according to prescription
✔ Medical technology – verification and documentation of consumables
✔ Food industry – selling candies, chewing gum, or snacks by piece
✔ Regulated manufacturing – quality control and compliance with industry standards
Conclusion
With counting scales from KERN & SOHN, you not only count accurately – you also streamline your processes, making them more efficient, modern, and future-proof.
As a company with over 180 years of weighing expertise, we support you with know-how, quality, and personal consultation.
Get your counting scale now! Our experts are happy to advise you!
Phone: +49 (0) 7433 / 9933-560
Email: scales@kern-sohn.com