Nicol Scales & Measurement is very proud to say that we provide the custom weighing system used to weigh and calculate the center of gravity for the F-35 fighter jets at locations all over the world.  NSM also sells the equipment used to test the yield strength and tensile strength of next generation composites, fasteners and strong yet lightweight materials that are used to make the current and next generation aircraft, helicopters and spacecraft. We sell counting scales to manage inventory of small valuable parts that are used in the aerospace manufacturing process. NSM offers hand held mechanical, digital and hydraulic force gauges used to test and inspect multiple parts of airplanes and helicopters before and during their usable lifespan. From small bearings or components used in jet engines to the entire aircraft – we can weigh it, measure it or test it.

When you have service or calibration needs, turn to NSM for support.  Our factory trained Technicians average over 15 years of experience in repair and calibration and always put quality first.  Our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 scope is one of the broadest in the industry.  If you need help with anything that flies, contact us first.

Aviation Scales

Axle/Wheel Load Scales

Counting Scales

Crane Scales and Overhead Weighing

Digital Force Gauges

Dimensional Measurement Products

Dimensioning

EX/Intrinsically Safe Bench Scales

Extensometers

Force Measurement Load Cells and Sensors

Force Testing Accessories

Hardware

High Accuracy Bench Scales

High Accuracy Floor Scales

Hydraulic Force Gauges

Indicators & Controllers

Material Testing Accessories Software

Mechanical Force Gauges

Minebea Intec Industrial High Resolution

Pogo Machine Design

Power and Communication

Precision Balances

Single Column Testing Systems up to 5kN

Speed Products

Splinter Shields

Test Stands

Testing Grips and Fixtures

Thermal Chambers

Top Loading Balances

Torque Measurement

Torque Sensors

Torque Testing Accessories

Twin Column Bench Mounted Testing Systems up to 100kN

Twin Column Floor Mounted Testing Systems up to 300kN

Weighing Assemblies for Tank and Hopper Weighing

Wire Crimp Pull Testers

Aircraft Weighing System Used by Lockheed MartinMay 1, 2018Lockheed Martin (LMCO) continues to rely on Nicol Scales & Measurement as it accepts the fourth Aircraft Weighing System globally ...

Essential Industries ServicesMarch 24, 2020NSM is an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited organization that provides critical products and support services to numerous Essential Industries. Our team is ...

How is an Aircraft WeighedJune 8, 2021NSM provides the custom weighing system used to weigh and calculate the center of gravity for the F-35 fighter jets ...

Weighing ChallengeFebruary 25, 2025Our technicians at NSM handle problems across a wide range of industries. An example in the aviation industry occurred when ...

Aircraft Weighing System with Wireless HMI ControlsJuly 18, 2018 The Challenge A leading aircraft manufacturer was looking for a load cell lift system to weigh their aircrafts. They wanted to ...

Helicopter Company Experiences Inaccurate Blade WeightJanuary 5, 2012Helicopter Company in Dallas area was having issues with newly installed scale not weighing the blades accurately or consistently.  They ...

Lloyd Dual Column Testing Machines Used by Aim Composites LtdNovember 2, 2016Aim Composites Ltd use the dual column testing machines to test composites used extensively in the aerospace, marine, bus and ...

Making a Drum Scale Mobile with Attached Ramp for Easier Loading and UnloadingFebruary 23, 2016The Clients – Warehouses, manufacturing facilities and all customers with portability needs The Challenge – To make a drum scale mobile with ...

Wing Walking with Rice Lake’s Load Cells and 920i Programmable IndicatorsNovember 2, 2016An estimated one out of three people is afraid to fly. Their constant thoughts of what might go wrong can ...

Beginning a Beautiful Relationship with 9104 Omnicells White PaperJune 26, 2017Fairbanks has a solid and successful track record in tank weighing assemblies, and the word is spreading. Many industrial processes need and ...

Connecting an iDimension 100 to UPS WorldShip SoftwareMay 3, 2017Connecting an iDimension 100 Series to UPS Worldship requires your unit to have software version 4.7.2.1007 or later to be ...

DimensioningNovember 17, 2016Dimensional weight, often referred to as dim weight, reflects the package’s density—the amount of space the package utilizes in relation ...

Force Measurement ExplainedNovember 1, 2016Force measurement is used in many differing types of applications and may be accomplished with devices utilizing differing technologies. Typical ...

IP69K White PaperApril 17, 2017What is IP69K? Is this a concern for me? If so, how can I be protected?

Is Force Measurement Evolving into Materials Testing?November 1, 2016In the past force measurement generally meant obtaining a peak load measurement on a product, part or material to verify ...

Load Cell Application and Test GuidelinesNovember 1, 2016A load cell is a device that is used to measure weight or force. W hen a force is applied ...

Measuring Irregular and Small ObjectsMay 3, 2017iDimension Series version 4.9.1.162 firmware (NTEP pending) is now available for download. This version enhances dimensioning performance with irregular shaped ...

Selecting a Testing, Calibration or Measurement SupplierNovember 1, 2016When selecting a supplier to fulfill your testing, calibration or measurement needs, you need to be sure that they can ...

Single Column Force Testers Offer Practical and Affordable Force Testing SolutionsNovember 1, 2016Single column force testers today represent the largest single market segment of the force testing marketplace for a number of ...

Tank Weighing Woes: Why Load Cells have a Bad Reputation and What Needs to be Done to Fix itNovember 1, 2016Many manufacturing facilities currently have load cells installed in tank systems that are no longer operational. Most of the times ...

The Benefits of Buying LocalNovember 1, 2016Businesses are turning to the Internet for a wide variety of purchases, including scales. Although convenient and sometimes less expensive, ...

USP Chapter 41: “Balances”November 1, 2016This chapter states the requirements for balances used for materials that must be accurately weighed (see General Notices, 8.20). Unless ...

The Solution to Weighing Mobile Tanks and Reactors – a Caster Load Cell SystemNovember 17, 2014How do you weigh product accurately in a portable tank, vessel or reactor? With a specially designed  caster load cell! Read ...