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The 5 Types of Medical Scales and How Marsden Products Support Patient Care

Accurate weight measurement is at the heart of patient care. From monitoring vulnerable patients to supporting rehabilitation and clinical decision-making, medical weighing equipment is essential in every healthcare setting.
At Marsden, we design and manufacture a wide range of Class III approved medical scales to support all patient types and clinical scenarios. Here are the five main types of medical scales – and the Marsden products that make them work harder for your care teams.

1. Chair Scales – Weighing for Patients with Limited Mobility

Chair scales are designed for patients who are unable to stand safely or comfortably. They are widely used in care homes, hospital wards, and community healthcare settings.

  • Marsden M-210 – Portable and Class III approved, with foldable armrests and footrests for patient comfort.
  • Marsden M-200 – Compact and highly manoeuvrable, offering capacity upto 300kg; and easy cleaning.

These solutions ensure safe and dignified weighing without transferring patients unnecessarily.

2. Stand-On Scales – Quick and Easy for Mobile Patients

Stand-on scales are ideal for patients who can stand unaided. They are common in GP surgeries, outpatient clinics, and hospital wards.

  • Marsden M-110 – A highly accurate scale designed for quick step-on access, ease of cleaning and optional height measures.
  • Marsden M-100 – Combines weighing with integrated height measurement, perfect for fast and accurate BMI calculations.

These compact, durable scales are built for speed, accuracy, and convenience.

3. Baby Scales – Gentle Accuracy for Infants

Monitoring baby weight is essential for early diagnosis and healthy growth tracking.

  • Marsden M-320 – A precision-engineered baby scale with a safe, contoured weighing pan, ideal for hospitals, neonatal units, and community midwives.

This high-accuracy, Class III approved scale is designed for peace of mind when it matters most.

4. Wheelchair Scales – Safe Weighing Without Transfers

For patients who cannot be transferred from their wheelchair, wheelchair scales provide safe and efficient weighing.

  • Marsden M-650 – Portable with a low-profile platform and ramps for easy access.
  • Marsden M-615 – Equally portable with a wide platform for extra stability and ease of use.

These scales help clinicians weigh patients without compromising dignity or safety.

5. Bariatric Scales – Supporting Patients of All Sizes

With obesity levels rising, bariatric weighing solutions are more important than ever.

  • Marsden M-530 – A heavy-duty bariatric scale with extra-wide low profile platform for improved comfort and stability.
  • Marsden M-800 – Incorporates supportive handrails to help patients maintain balance while being weighed, plus optional height measures.

These scales are designed to ensure safety and dignity while delivering accurate measurements.

Why Choose Marsden?

All Marsden medical scales are Class III approved for clinical use, ensuring trusted accuracy. Built for reliability, easy cleaning, and specific patient needs, Marsden supports healthcare professionals in providing safe, efficient, and dignified care every day.