Weighing Scales for Laboratory Analysis?
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- 1 Dec 2022
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In Laboratory work there is little to no room for error. The equipment you choose is therefore vital to receiving the most accurate results.
Whether that be for measuring out pharmaceuticals (which are heavily controlled and prescribed in specific doses for safety reasons) or manufacturing products such as foods, ensuring you have the best of the correct equipment is paramount.
In this article, we’ll take you through the different industries where laboratory grade equipment is used. We’ll also share some of our most popular devices.
Analytical Balance
We start off by discussing analytical balances. Typically considered one of the most accurate types of scale, they are often higher in price and require a controlled environment in order to realise the best results.
Typical applications for an analytical balance can vary incredibly but all rely on extreme accuracy. Standard applications include percent weighing, parts counting, check weighing, dynamic/animal weighing, filling, totalization, formulation, differential weighing and density determination.
If you are looking for the very best in analytical balances, look no further than the Ohaus Explorer™ Semi-Micro.
Not only does it offer accuracy to within the hundred-thousandth, it comes complete with intelligent performance for applications requiring extreme accuracy; intuitive software provides an extremely modern user experience; and ingenious construction designed to enhance usability. It therefore covers all requirements.
£4,955.00
Moisture Analysers
Moisture analysers are typically used within the food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and metal and mining industries.
They heat a substance, thus removing any moisture. This reveals the percentage of the latter, along with the dry weight of the product.
As you can imagine in the food industry especially, there are very high standards and strict regulations which a product must pass to go on the market. That’s why we’d recommend the A&D MS-70.
Considerably cheaper than the competition, it also offers the highest level of accuracy and reliability, making it a must-have.
Notable features include Standard WinCT-Moisture software application for real-time graph displays. It also boasts five choices of measurement programs and a Selectable Heating Mode.
This model was designed for the plastic injection moulding industry but is ideal for various sectors.
£4,240.00
Whilst a precision balance may seem like the simple version of an analytical balance, there are advantages to choosing one of these depending on your line of work.
Their higher reliability means, when compared to analytical balances, you will not need to be in a perfectly controlled environment to gain completely accurate results.
Typical applications for them include percentage weighing, check weighing, formulation, animal/dynamic weighing and totalisation/statistics.
Another device that comes highly recommended is the Ohaus Adventurer® Precision. It strikes the ideal balance of inventive features and uncomplicated weighing capabilities.
These combine to produce quick and accurate results with minimal effort.
Standout features include user selectable span calibration points and selectable environmental filters.
£1,030.00
Portable Balances
Last but not least we have portable balances. These bring simplicity. More so than most laboratory scales. They are also durable enough to withstand knocks and bumps when being transported.
Portable balances are typically used in low-risk applications where durability and reliability is more important than specificity. This can include learning environments, as well as those that encompass routine weighing.
One of our best-loved portable balances is the A&D EK-AEP Series. Designed as part of a series of Intrinsically Safe Compact Balances, it offers precise weighing even in hazardous environments.
The A&D EK-AEP Series is made in a number of capacities (300g x 0.01g / 3000g x 0.1g / 12kg x 1g) giving you numerous options, all of which are ATEX Approved and include hygienic and chemically resistant stainless steel weighing pan; percentage function; security ring for wire-locking the balance to prevent theft; and a security ring for wire-locking the balance to prevent theft.
£1,232.00
Conclusion
In conclusion, picking the correct scale for your industry and role within that sector is vital. Laboratory scales come in various forms. Which suits your needs?
