Cardinal Detecto Mini Hugger Floor Scale – Legal for Trade, 500 lb, 24" x 24"

Cardinal Detecto Mini Hugger Floor Scale – Legal for Trade, 500 lb, 24" x 24"The Cardinal Mini Hugger MH 524 Floor Scale is a compact, industrial grade weighing solution built for operations with tight space constraints and light to medium duty weighing needs. With a 24" x 24" footprint and 500 lb capacity, it's ideal for weighing small containers, crates, and drums using a hand truck or drum dolly. The low profile platform allows for easy loading and positioning, while still delivering NTEP certified accuracy for legal for

The Cardinal Mini Hugger MH-524 Floor Scale is a compact, industrial-grade weighing solution built for operations with tight space constraints and light to medium-duty weighing needs. With a 24" x 24" footprint and 500 lb capacity, it's ideal for weighing small containers, crates, and drums using a hand truck or drum dolly. The low-profile platform allows for easy loading and positioning, while still delivering NTEP-certified accuracy for legal-for-trade use.

Constructed with a thick steel tread deck and sealed CHB-series load cell, the MH-524 is designed for daily use in demanding environments. Overload protection at each corner and beneath the load cell ensures long-term reliability. Pair with a Cardinal 200 Series indicator (sold separately) to complete a high-performance, made-in-USA weighing system.

Key Features & Benefits

- NTEP Certified (Legal for Trade)

- 500 lb x 0.2 lb capacity

- Compact 24" x 24" platform for space-constrained areas

- Low-profile design ideal for weighing drums and containers

- 1/2" thick mild steel tread plate with tan powder coat

- Sealed CHB-series single-point load cell

- 10 ft load cell cable included

- Adjustable platform height: 5.125"–5.875"

- 5 overload protection stops (4 corners + under load cell)

- Compatible with Cardinal 200 Series indicators

- Made in the USA

Technical Specifications

Shipping & Delivery

LTL Freight Shipping

Delivery Method

This product is shipped by Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight because it is too large or heavy to be shipped by standard parcel carriers such as UPS or FedEx. LTL freight shipments are delivered by professional freight carriers.

Processing Time

All orders are processed within 1–2 business days before being released to the carrier. You will receive tracking information as soon as your order ships.

Delivery Timeframe

Transit times for freight shipments are typically within 1–15 business days, depending on your location, carrier schedules, and regional variations. This timeframe accounts for possible delays caused by weather, carrier availability, or delivery to more remote areas.

Delivery Options

• Dock Delivery
  Dock delivery is the correct choice if your business has a loading dock or forklift available. For example, warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities that regularly receive palletized shipments would use dock delivery. This is generally the most efficient and cost-effective option.

• Liftgate Delivery
  Liftgate delivery is required if your location does not have a loading dock or forklift. The truck will be equipped with a hydraulic lift that lowers the pallet safely to the ground. For example, if your delivery address is a retail storefront, veterinary clinic, or residential area without unloading equipment, you should select liftgate delivery. This option ensures that your shipment can be safely unloaded at your location.
  
  Choosing the correct option at checkout is essential to avoid delays and to make sure the carrier can deliver your order smoothly. If you are unsure which option applies to you, please contact us before placing your order.

Shipping Charges

The exact shipping charge for this product will be displayed at checkout before you complete your purchase. The amount may differ depending on whether you select dock delivery or liftgate delivery.

Company-Wide Policy

This page provides shipping and delivery information specific to this product. For our company-wide Shipping & Delivery Policy, please see the link located in the footer of our website.

Questions

If you are uncertain which delivery method is right for your location, or if you have any other questions, we are here to help. Please contact us at [email protected] or call us at +1 307 441 3420.

Returns

This return policy applies specifically to products manufactured by Cardinal Scale and is an extension of our general Return Policy. Please review the Cardinal-specific terms below.

Step 1: Contact Titan Scale USA

All return requests for Cardinal products must begin by contacting Titan Scale USA. Please do not contact Cardinal Scale directly unless instructed.

To initiate a return, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
  
  

Please include:

• Your original order number
  
  

• A brief explanation of the reason for return
  
  

• Photos if the item is damaged or defective
  
  

We will guide you through the next steps and coordinate with Cardinal Scale if a return is approved.

Return Authorization (RA)

If the return is approved, we will request a Return Authorization (RA) number from Cardinal Scale on your behalf. This RA number:

• Must be clearly written on the outside of the return packaging, or
  
  

• Affixed using the RA shipping label provided in the confirmation email
  
  

All returned items must:

• Be unused and in resellable condition (unless defective)
  
  

• Be securely packaged in the original packaging or equivalent protective packaging
  
  

Restocking Fees

• A 25% restocking fee applies to all non-defective returns
  
  

• A 10% restocking fee may apply if a re-order of greater value is placed at the time the RA is issued
  
  

• Items must be returned in good condition and appropriately packaged to qualify for the reduced fee
  
  

Additional Notes

• Returns made based on technical support recommendations are still subject to standard packaging and restocking requirements
  
  

• Whether an item qualifies as defective due to a manufacturing issue is determined solely by Cardinal Scale’s Quality Assurance team
  
  

For any questions or to begin a return, please contact Titan Scale USA using the details above.

Warranty

Cardinal Scale – Limited Manufacturer Warranty

At Titan Scale USA, we stand behind the quality of every product we sell. However, please note that warranty coverage is provided directly by the manufacturer, in this case Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company, and is subject to their specific terms and conditions outlined below.

If you purchased a Cardinal Scale product from us, you are covered under Cardinal’s manufacturer warranty, not a Titan Scale USA warranty.

Warranty Overview

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship. Coverage terms vary depending on the product type.

Key Conditions of Warranty Coverage

This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the product. The warranty period begins on the date of shipment from Cardinal Scale. Equipment must be installed and continuously maintained by an authorized Cardinal or Belt-Way dealer. It must also be properly grounded in accordance with Cardinal’s specifications.

The warranty becomes void if the equipment has been tampered with, defaced, or modified without Cardinal’s written approval, or if the serial number is missing, altered, or illegible.

Damage occurring during transit is not covered by the warranty. Claims for transit damage must be filed directly with the shipping carrier.

Warranty Coverage by Product Type

Hydraulic load cells include a lifetime limited warranty for damage caused by water, lightning, and voltage surges. This applies only to the hydraulic load cell structure itself and does not include pressure transducers, rubber seals, o-rings, or wiring. These load cells also carry a 10-year prorated warranty.

Scale structures are covered by a 1-year warranty.

Components constructed from stainless steel are covered under warranty.

Devices must be rated NEMA 4 or higher, or have an equivalent IP rating, to qualify for coverage.

For PSC models, warranty coverage applies only to agricultural installations on farms of up to 3,000 acres. LSC models are not subject to this acreage limitation.

Load cell kits must be installed in strict accordance with Cardinal Scale’s installation instructions. Failure to follow these instructions will void the warranty.

Warranty Exclusions

The following items and conditions are not covered under this warranty:

Consumables and expendable parts, or any product damage caused by abuse, improper voltage, overloading, theft, fire, water, prolonged storage or exposure while in the purchaser’s possession, or acts of God.

Peripheral equipment not manufactured by Cardinal is not covered. These items are typically covered by the original equipment manufacturer’s warranty.

Consequential damages, such as loss of profit, delays, or additional expenses, are not covered. Cardinal’s liability is limited to the specific terms of this warranty.

This warranty replaces all other express or implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. It applies only to products installed within the 48 contiguous United States and Canada.

Paint and surface coatings are excluded due to environmental variability.

Do not cut load cell cables before returning a product for warranty or credit, as doing so will void the warranty.

Software is warranted only for performing the functions described in the software manual or Cardinal’s proposal. The software warranty does not cover hardware. Any hardware-related coverage is provided by the hardware vendor.

The software warranty does not apply to integration issues involving third-party hardware.

Software upgrades are not included unless purchased separately.

Need Warranty Support?

If you purchased a Cardinal product from Titan Scale USA and need to request warranty assistance, please contact us first.

Email: [email protected]

We’ll guide you through the process and help initiate your claim with Cardinal Scale.

Product Manual

Mini Hugger Floor Scale Manual (PDF)