Vikthållare

Vikthållare is a Swedish term describing a component of a measuring device that holds weights. The word combines vikt (weight) and hållare (holder) and refers to any structure or device designed to secure and position masses used as standards or loads in instrumentation.

Purpose and use: A vikthållare provides secure attachment of masses, ensures accurate alignment with the measurement axis, and enables safe handling and rapid reconfiguration of weights during experiments or calibration. By preventing unwanted movement, it helps maintain measurement precision and repeatability.

Construction and designs: Vikthållare can be integral to a measuring instrument such as a balance or scale, or detachable for flexibility. Common implementations include hooks, pegs, shelves, or clamps that hold standard weights with minimal play. Materials typically include steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or high-strength plastics. Some designs incorporate locking mechanisms or calibration marks to verify load position and mass.

Applications: Used in laboratory balances and bench scales, calibration rigs, and educational equipment. It may also refer to weight carriers in gym equipment where weight plates are stored and secured on a rack or holder. The exact form and features of a vikthållare vary by instrument and intended accuracy, but the underlying function remains the secure and precise support of masses used for measurement.