Detecto is an American manufacturer of professional weighing equipment and medical carts, founded in 1900 and now part of Cardinal Scale, headquartered in Webb City, Missouri. This collection includes Detecto's physician and digital clinical scales, wheelchair and bariatric scales, baby scales, and the Rescue and Mobile Care series of medical carts, all built for hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers.
Physician and Digital Clinical Scales
The Detecto 439S Standard Physician's Scale is a weigh beam model in stainless steel, rated for 400 lb capacity with a height rod included, offering a no-power option for exam rooms. For digital options, the Detecto ICON Digital Clinical Scale with Sonar Height Rod measures up to 1000 lb and takes height readings without contact, while the APEX series offers digital clinical scales with sonar or mechanical height rods and a portable version with remote indicator rated for 600 lb. The Detecto MV Series Digital Weight Indicators support Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity for sending weight and height data to electronic health records.
Wheelchair and Specialty Scales
The Detecto 7550 Wall-Mount Wheelchair Scale offers a digital, fold-down platform rated for 1000 lb capacity, while the Detecto 6570 Series Portable Wheelchair Scale adds a folding column and seat for the same 1000 lb capacity. The Detecto ID-4836S In-Floor Dialysis Scale is available in 48 by 36 inch or 48 by 48 inch sizes with a recessed wall-mount indicator, and the Detecto T Series Top Loading Dial Scale offers dual reading in multiple capacities for general clinical use.
Infant and Utility Scales
The Detecto 6745 Baby Scale is a digital model rated for 30 lb capacity with 1 gram divisions, suited for nurseries and pediatric clinics. For general utility weighing, the Detecto AP Series All-Purpose Scale offers a compact mechanical design, and the Detecto WPS12UT Digital Scale with Utility Bowl and WPS12DT Mariner Wet Diaper Scale are both built in submersible stainless steel for wet or messy environments.
Rescue and Mobile Care Medical Carts
Detecto's Rescue Series Medical Carts are value-priced, steel-framed carts available in color-coded configurations such as the Anesthesiology Cart in blue and the ER Cart in red, each with 5 or 6 drawers in standard or loaded configurations. For higher security needs, the Mobile Care Series Medical Cart offers electronic lock options with drawer sensors, available in multiple widths including 16.5 inch and 29 inch, with key lock or RFID electronic lock configurations to control access to medications and supplies.
Why Choose Detecto
Detecto scales and carts are built with FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing and over a century of engineering experience. Digital scales integrate with hospital IT systems for accurate electronic record-keeping, while Rescue and Mobile Care carts combine durable steel or aluminum construction with smooth-rolling casters for reliable daily use in busy clinical environments.
Choosing the Right Detecto Product
General exam rooms are well served by a physician's scale such as the 439S weigh beam model or a digital APEX or ICON scale for added accuracy and data integration. Facilities weighing patients with mobility limitations should consider the 7550 wall-mount or 6570 portable wheelchair scale, while nurseries need the 6745 baby scale. For supply and medication storage, choose a Rescue cart for general-purpose use or a Mobile Care cart when electronic access control is required.
Compare Detecto Products
| Model | Product | Key Feature | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439S | Standard Physician's Scale | 400 lb capacity, weigh beam | Exam rooms, no-power operation |
| ICON | Digital Clinical Scale with Sonar Height Rod | 1000 lb capacity, contactless height | High-accuracy clinical weighing |
| 7550 | Wall-Mount Wheelchair Scale | 1000 lb capacity, fold-down platform | Space-limited wheelchair weighing |
| 6570 Series | Portable Wheelchair Scale | 1000 lb capacity, folding column and seat | Mobile wheelchair weighing |
| 6745 | Baby Scale | 30 lb capacity, 1 gram divisions | Nurseries and pediatric clinics |
| Rescue Series | Anesthesiology or ER Medical Cart | 5 or 6 drawers, color-coded | General-purpose supply carts |
| Mobile Care Series | Medical Cart with Electronic Lock | RFID or key lock, drawer sensors | Medication and controlled supply storage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between the 7550 and 6570 wheelchair scales?
A: The 7550 is a wall-mount scale with a fold-down platform for space-limited areas, while the 6570 Series is a portable scale with a folding column and seat, both rated for 1000 lb capacity.
Q: Can Detecto digital scales send data to electronic health records?
A: Yes. Many Detecto digital scales and the MV Series indicators support Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity to transmit weight and height data directly to EHR systems.
Q: What is the capacity of the Detecto 6745 Baby Scale?
A: The 6745 Baby Scale is rated for 30 lb capacity with 1 gram divisions, suited for weighing infants in nurseries and pediatric clinics.
Q: What is the difference between Rescue and Mobile Care medical carts?
A: Rescue Series carts are value-priced, steel-framed, color-coded carts for general supply storage, while Mobile Care Series carts add electronic lock options such as RFID or key lock with drawer sensors for controlled substance security.
Q: Does the 439S physician's scale require power to operate?
A: No. The 439S Standard Physician's Scale is a mechanical weigh beam model rated for 400 lb capacity, making it a reliable no-power option for exam rooms.
Q: What sizes are available for the In-Floor Dialysis Scale?
A: The ID-4836S In-Floor Dialysis Scale is available in 48 by 36 inch or 48 by 48 inch sizes with a recessed wall-mount indicator.