Suspended scales, Loadlinks or Overhead weighing scales are generally known as Crane Scales and are often a useful way of weighing large and bulky items that are not able to be placed on a platform scale or weighbridge. The weighing device is shackled to an existing overhead lifting device such as a crane in order to raise an item during the weighing process, usually the load is attached by the use of chains or lifting straps which then connect to the safety hook or shackle on the weighing device.