Laboratory Balances

Laboratory Balances
Precision instruments designed for critical measurements of mass; includes electronic and analog balances in a range of mass capacities to support a variety of laboratory analyses.
Laboratory balances are used to accurately determine the mass or weight of an item or substance within a specific weight range and to a particular readability.
They are typically used to measure the weight of smaller amounts of substances in grams, milligrams, or micrograms. The term “scale” is typically used when referring to similar instruments that weigh larger amounts in kilograms. Depending on your application, choose the type of laboratory balance that is best suited for your needs.
Electronic toploading balances, also called precision balances, these instruments have a higher capacity than analytical balances. Considered semi-analytical, they usually have readabilities to 0.01g.
Analytical balances have finer readability, are much more sensitive to changes, and can detect smaller variations in mass than toploading balances. Semi-micro and microbalances are part of this category with much smaller capacities and higher resolutions.
Moisture balances measure the amount of liquid in a substance and are often used in food testing. They weigh the existing item or product, apply heat to evaporate any moisture, and re-weigh to provide the data used to calculate the moisture content.
Mechanical balances are often used for training or education. These analog balances include spring (dynamometers), pan or bucket, platform, trip, and triple-beam balances. Some mechanical balances have digital displays but are still mechanically operated.






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Mettler Toledo™ Standard ME Precision Lab Balance
Standard ME Precision Balances simplify weighing tasks and increase efficiency. The Electromagnetic Force Compensation weighing cell with overload protection ensures precise weighing results. ME Precision Lab Balances are designed to last, with a solid metal base and stainless-steel weighing pan.

For Use With (Application) | Formulation, Totaling, Dynamic Weighing, Piece Counting |
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Mettler Toledo™ Advanced ML-T Analytical Balance
Advanced ML-T Analytical Balance has a readability of 0.1 mg, 10 weighing applications and a compact design to optimzie space. Simple operation within the 4.5 inch color touchscreen allows you to easily manage weighing data.

Diameter (Metric) Outer Pan | 90 mm |
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Repeatability | 0.1 mg (limit value), 0.08 mg (typical value) |
Type | Analytical Balance |
Sample Size | 120 mg (acc. to USP), 12 mg (U=1%, k=2) |
Leveling | Built-in Level Control |
Readability | 0.1 mg |
Display Type | TFT Touchscreen |
Linearity | 0.2 mg (limit value), 0.06 mg (typical value) |
Connection Type | Bluetooth (optional) |
Material | Metal Housing |
Grade | Analytical |
Certifications/Compliance | CE marked, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 |
Diameter (English) Outer Pan | 3.5 in. |
Sartorius Practum™ Topload Weighing Balances
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Consistent readings with outstanding repeatability

Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V 50/60 Hz |
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Depth (English) | 14.1 in. |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Width (English) | 8.5 in. |
Material | Gold, Die-cast Metal, Stainless Steel |
Width (Metric) | 21.5 cm |
Type | Precision Balance |
Leveling | Manual |
Format | Carat, grain, milligram, pound, ounce, pennyweight |
Display Type | Color Graphic Display |
Depth (Metric) | 36 cm |
Width (Metric) Pan | 18 cm |
Connection Type | Mini USB |
Amperage | 0.2 A |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Temperature Range (English) | 50°F to 86°F |
Weight (English) | 6.8 lb. |
Temperature Range (Metric) | 10°C to 30°C |
Weight (Metric) | 3.1 kg |
Mettler Toledo™ Advanced MS-TS Precision Balance
Advanced MS-TS Precision Balance offers FACT automatic internal adjustment, guided leveling and EasyDirect compatibility. The large 7-inch color touchscreen has simple menus and a graphic indicator function that shows how much of the total weight is in use.

Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V ±10% 50/60 Hz 0.3 A |
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Type | Precision Balance |
Leveling | Built-in Level Control |
Display Type | TFT |
Voltage | 100/240 V ±10% |
Connection Type | USB Host/USB Device/RS-232 |
Amperage | 0.3 A |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Material | Die-cast Aluminum |
Certifications/Compliance | CE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 |
Mettler Toledo™ Standard ME Analytical Lab Balance
The Standard ME Analytical Lab Balance simplifies weighing tasks and increases efficiency. The Electromagnetic Force Compensation weighing cell with overload protection ensures precise analytical weighing results. Designed to last, with a solid metal base and stainless-steel weighing pan.

Repeatability | 0.08 mg |
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Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V 50/60 Hz |
Type | Analytical Balance |
Readability | 0.1 mg |
Display Type | Backlit LCD |
Stabilization Time | 2 sec. |
Weight (Metric) | 4.7 kg |
Mettler Toledo™ Advanced ML-T Precision Balance
Advanced ML-T Precision Balance features a compact design to optimize your workspace. The high quality MonoBloc weigh cell with automatic internal adjustment and overload protection ensures highly accurate weighing results.

Type | Precision Balance |
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Leveling | Built-in Level Control |
Display Type | TFT Touchscreen |
Connection Type | USB Host/USB Device/RS-232 |
Material | Metal Housing |
Certifications/Compliance | CE marked, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 |
For Use With (Application) | Ideal for stocktaking or fieldwork. |
Sartorius Practum™ Analytical Weighing Balances
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Obtain professional results with a world-class weighing instrument. Sartorius Practum™ Analytical Weighing Balances boast an innovative housing design and rugged weigh cell for easy weighing and outstanding connectivity when transferring results to Microsoft™ Excel™ spreadsheet or printer.

Width (English) | 8.5 in. |
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Wattage | 2 w |
Width (Metric) | 21.6 cm |
Height (English) Chamber | 8.22 in. |
Includes | Analytical draft shield, Universal power adapter, |
Width (Metric) Pan | 9 cm |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Connection Type | Mini USB |
Amperage | 0.2 A |
Certifications/Compliance | EN 61010-1/IEC 61010-1, EN 61326-1/IEC 61326-1 |
Weight (Metric) | 4.5 kg |
Height (English) | 12.6 in. |
Height (Metric) | 32 cm |
Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V 50/60 Hz |
Depth (English) | 14.1 in. |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Readability | 0.1 mg |
Automation Interface | Touchscreen |
Material | ABS Plastic, Aluminum Die-cast |
Repeatability | ±0.1 mg |
Type | Analytical Balance |
Leveling | Manual glass level indicator with air bubble |
Depth (Metric) | 36 cm |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Temperature Range (English) | 50°F to 86°F |
Weight (English) | 9.92 lb. |
Temperature Range (Metric) | 10°C to 30°C |
Height (Metric) Chamber | 20.9 cm |
Sartorius™ Entris™ II Essential Analytical Balance
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Entris™ II Essential line of balances offers highly accurate results via monolithic weigh cell technology, fastest stabilization time in its class using state-of -the-art weighing sensors and high chemical resistance.

Height (Metric) | 345 mm |
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Electrical Requirements | 100/240 VAC (±10%) |
Length (Metric) | 317 mm |
Readability | 0.1 mg |
Stabilization Time | 1.5 sec. |
Material | PBT, Glass, Stainless Steel |
Width (Metric) | 219 mm |
Includes | Weighing pan, Pan support, Power supply unit with country-specific adapters, Draft shield, For models with analytical draft shield |
Repeatability | 0.1 mg |
Type | Analytical Balance |
Display Type | Intuitive, wear resistant LED screen with touch technology |
Connection Type | 9 Pin USB C |
Model | Analytical Balances |
Certifications/Compliance | CSA number 80000336/CE certificate |
Sartorius Practum™ Precision Weighing Balances
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Consistent readings with outstanding repeatability.

Width (English) | 8.5 in. |
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Wattage | 2 w |
Width (Metric) | 21.6 cm |
Height (English) Chamber | 8.2 in. |
Includes | Universal power adapter, USB data cable, in-use co |
Format | Carat, grain, milligram, pound, ounce, pennyweight |
Display Type | Color Graphic Display |
Width (Metric) Pan | 12 cm |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Connection Type | Mini USB |
Weight (Metric) | 4.9 kg |
Height (English) | 12.6 in. |
Height (Metric) | 32 cm |
Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V 2 w |
Depth (English) | 14 in. |
Warranty | 2 Years |
Readability | 1 mg |
Material | Gold, Die-cast Aluminum, ABS Plastic |
Repeatability | 1 mg |
Type | Precision Balance |
Leveling | Manual |
Depth (Metric) | 36 cm |
Temperature Range (English) | 50°F to 86°F |
Weight (English) | 10.8 lb. |
Temperature Range (Metric) | 10°C to 30°C |
Height (Metric) Chamber | 20.9 cm |
OHAUS™ Compass CR Series Scale
OHAUS™ Compass CR Series portable electronic scales are suitable for everyday weighing

Includes | ABS housing and pan, slip-resistant feet, stability indicator, mechanical and software overload/underload protection, auto shut-off |
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Height (Metric) | 41 mm |
Type | Portable Scale |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 20.5 x 14 x 4.1 cm (8 x 5.5 x 1.6 in.) |
Width (English) | 5.5 in. |
Length (Metric) | 205 mm |
Display Type | LCD |
Length (English) | 8 in. |
Stabilization Time | 2 seconds |
Certifications/Compliance | Product Safety: IEC/EN 61010-1; CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1; UL Std. No. 61010-1, Electromagnetic Compatibility: IEC/EN 61326-1 Class B, Basic environments; FCC Part 15 Class B; Canada ICES-003 Class B, Compliance Marks: CE; RCM |
Width (Metric) | 140 mm |
Weight (Metric) | 400 g |
Height (English) | 1.6 in. |
OHAUS™ Explorer™ Precision Balances, NTEP Certified
Delivers accurate results within seconds, improving operator efficiency, productivity and throughput. OHAUS Explorer Precision Balances feature a color touch display that can be separated from the weighing base.
Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V 50/60 Hz |
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Depth (English) | 10.2 in. |
Width (English) | 9.1 in. |
Automation Interface | Touch screen |
Material | ABS Plastic, Stainless Steel, Glass |
Width (Metric) | 23 cm |
Includes | AC adapter, user manual, AutoCal™ fully-auto |
Type | Precision Balance |
Format | Gram, milligram, kilogram, carat, ounce, troy ounc |
Display Type | Color Graphic Display |
Depth (Metric) | 26 cm |
Voltage | 100/240 V |
Connection Type | Bi-directional RS-232, USB |
Amperage | 0.6 A |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Temperature Range (English) | 50°F to 86°F |
Temperature Range (Metric) | 10°C to 30°C |
OHAUS™ Navigator Portable Precision Balance
The Navigator series offers essential weighing applications at a competitive price point.
Electrical Requirements | AC adapter (included) or 4 C batteries (not included) |
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Display Type | LCD |
Material | ABS, Stainless Steel |
Certifications/Compliance | IEC/EN 61010-1, IEC/EN 61326-1 Class B, Basic environments; FCC Part 15 Class B; Canada ICES-003 Class B, CE, RCM |
Mettler Toledo™ Advanced MS-TS Analytical Balance
The Advanced MS-TS Analytical Balance has a readability of 0.1 mg and 11 built in weighing applications. The durable MonoBloc weigh cell combined with FACT automatic internal adjustment ensures highly accurate results.

Weight (Metric) Shipping | 9.5 kg |
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Electrical Requirements | 100/240 V ±10% 50/60 Hz 0.3 A |
Readability | 0.1 mg |
Material | Die-cast Aluminum |
Grade | Analytical |
Diameter (English) Outer Pan | 3.5 in. |
Dimensions (D x W x H) | 34.7 x 20.4 x 34.5 cm |
Diameter (Metric) Outer Pan | 90 mm |
Repeatability | 0.1 mg (nominal) |
Type | Analytical Balance |
Sample Size | 160 mg (USP) |
Leveling | Built-in Level Control |
Display Dimensions | 17.7 cm |
Display Type | TFT |
Linearity | 0.2 mg |
Voltage | 100/240 V ±10% |
Amperage | 0.3 A |
Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Weight (English) | 21 lb. |
Certifications/Compliance | CE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 |
Weight (Metric) | 9.5 kg |
OHAUS™ Harvard Trip Balances
Ideal for comparative weighing. OHAUS Harvard Trip Balances with choice of single or double beam models provide many years of maintenance-free, comparative weighing using a known standard.

Diameter (Metric) Outer Pan | 15.2 cm |
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Height (Metric) | 24.1 cm |
Depth (Metric) Pan | 15 cm |
Warranty | 5 Years |
Depth (English) Pan | 5.9 in. |
Depth (English) | 7 in. |
Width (English) | 14 in. |
Capacity | 4.4 lb., 2 kg |
Depth (Metric) | 22.8 cm |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Width (Metric) | 35.5 cm |
Diameter (English) Outer Pan | 6 in. |
Height (English) | 9.5 in. |
Mettler Toledo™ Precision Balance ME503
Mettler Toledo™'s Standard ME Precision Balances are designed with built-to-last features, including a solid metal base and stainless steel weighing pan to defend against harsh chemicals.