Scale & Balance Manufacturing
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 333997 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing scales and balances, including those used in laboratories.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Establishments manufacturing scales and balances, including laboratory-type models, are classified in Scale and Balance Manufacturing. The distinction from neighboring codes is clear: scales and balances are precision measuring instruments, whereas Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing covers handheld powered drills and saws; Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing covers arc and resistance welding apparatus; Packaging Machinery Manufacturing covers wrapping and bottling systems; and Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing covers heating equipment and laboratory furnaces used for thermal processing rather than weighing.