A high precision balance is a valuable piece of equipment for many scientific, industrial and educational contexts. Choosing the right type of balance for your needs depends on factors such as desired weighing capacity, level of accuracy required and environmental conditions.
Precision and analytical balances are used in laboratories to efficiently perform a variety of specific tasks including formulation, density determination, purity analysis and quality control testing. They are also able to test larger high-capacity weighing materials such as those found at construction sites. With a higher readability than analytical balances and greater versatility, precision balances are also widely utilized for weighing samples and small batch production.
High-precision digital laboratory balances are commonly used in a number of industries for a wide range of applications, from the manufacture of cosmetic products to weighing pharmaceuticals and blood bags. They provide the accuracy and readability needed for these types of delicate, highly detailed weighing jobs while offering a high degree of durability and portability. Whether you are in need of a portable precision balance that can be moved around with ease or a rugged, durable model that can be left out in the open, there is sure to be an ideal model for your application.
Both analytical and precision balances offer a wide range of features that help streamline lab work, making them a popular choice for general laboratory use. For example, a lot of these models are backlit, which makes it easier to see the reading in darker or foggy environments. They also have a number of standard functions like accumulation measurement, unit switching, below balance weighing (a common feature for the cannabis or botanical industry) and totalization.
In addition to the basic weighing function, most of these high-precision digital balances have a built-in calibration function that helps keep them working at peak performance. These calibrations should be performed regularly to ensure that they continue to deliver accurate and precise results. If these balances are not properly maintained or calibrated, they can develop inaccurate readings over time, resulting in poor productivity and wasted money.
As mentioned, some of these models have a more robust design that makes them suitable for harsher environments than other digital scales. This means that they can be transported with relative ease and are often used in outdoor settings such as a construction site or manufacturing setting where the sensitivity of other balances would be compromised. For instance, the large pan Luna, Solis and Equinox balances from Adam Equipment are capable of weighing concrete at construction sites with the accuracy and readability necessary to produce a reliable scientific result.
In addition, these models are designed to withstand the impact and vibrations that can be encountered while being transported, making them more resilient to the challenges of a mobile weighing application. This, along with the durable and sleek appearance of these instruments, make them a popular choice for industrial weighing applications in various fields. Ultimately, these are some of the most versatile and valuable types of balances available.