The Top 5 General Use Digital Scales and Balances

When searching for digital scales and balances, you will find examples of specialised specific-use scales such as scales for the food, pharmaceutical, and shipping industries, plus many. But did you know there is also an extensive range of general use scales and balances which are more than suitable for an assortment of everyday applications? In this article, we have compiled the top 5 general use digital scales and balances for 2020.

Common Applications for General Use Scales and Balances 

These include:

• Kitchen and food preparation
• Postage and shipping
• Lapidary and jewellery making
• Inventory control; and
• Luggage weighing.

How to Use This Article

With over 8000 products in our online store, Instrument Choice Scientists are constantly asked by customers for assistance to narrow down their searches so they can find the right instrument for their needs. There is an incredible array of digital scales and balances available, so by identifying and sharing outstanding examples of general use digital scales and balances available in 2020, we hope to make your task a lot easier.

Should you still need assistance finding the best instrument for your general use application, check out our blog article "What is the difference between scales and balances?" or Contact an Instrument Choice Scientist.

The Top 5 General Use Digital Scales and Balances

1. 1kg Digital Bench Scale 
Product Code: IC-7264

Features: Packed with features at an affordable price, the IC-7264 slips comfortably into the top 5 general use digital scales and balances for 2020. Handy features include auto power-off (after 60 seconds), automatic calibration, large backlit LCD, tare function, counting function, and a built-in bubble level for precision accuracy.

Specifications:

Capacity: 1kg

Resolution: 0.01g

Pan Size: 140mm diameter

Units: Grams, ounces, pounds, grains, carats, and troy ounces

2.  COMPASS CR Portable Balance (2200 g x 1 g) 
Product Code: IC-CR2200 

Features:
With its slim, stackable design, the IC-CR2200 is a versatile balance that’s suitable for use almost anywhere. Convenient features include a stability indicator, mechanical as well as software overload/underload protection, plus auto shut-off - all packed into a compact ABS housing.

Specifications:

Capacity: 2200 g

Readability: 1 g

Pan Size: 132 mm x 125 mm

Units: Gram, Hong Kong Tael, Singapore Tael, and Taiwan Tael

3. 9 kg Catapult Economic Shipping Scale 
Product Code: IC-C11P9

Features:The Catapult scale series includes this model that’s ideal for a host of general applications. Standard features include dynamic weighing mode, overload protection, a large clear LCD screen, and automatic shut-off. Our scientists are impressed with the C-C11P9’s portability. It’s battery-operation, and light-weight body with built-in handles make the IC-C11P9 super-easy to move to where it’s needed.

Specifications:

Capacity: 9kg (Also available 20kg and 75kg capacities)

Readability: 0.005 kg

Pan Size: 280 x 316 mm

Units: Pounds or kilograms

4. 15kg x 0.5g JW Digital Table Weighing Scales 
Product Code: IC-JW-15

Features: The easy-to-use IC-JW-15 digital scale strikes the ideal balance between accuracy and functionality. This general use scale has a lightning-fast response time and an assortment of helpful application programs, which include: check weighing, simple parts counting, percent weighing, and unit conversion.

Specifications:

Capacity: 15kg (Also available in 30kg and 45kg capacities)

Readability: 0.5g

Pan Size: 240mm x 370mm

5. NAVIGATOR Multi-purpose Balance (420 g x 0.01 g) 
Product Code: IC-NV422

Features: The NV422 is a rugged, multi-purpose balance for a broad selection of general weighing applications. It features a fast stabilisation time, overload protection (four times its rated capacity!), and it’s a ‘snack’ to operate. The NV422 has RS232, USB, or Ethernet connectivity options sold separately as accessories that will make your data collection and sharing straightforward.

Design features of the IC-NV422 include; menu and calibration lock switch, mechanical and software overload/underload protection, stability indicator, low battery indicator, auto shut-off, user-selectable print options, as well as user-selectable communication settings.

Specifications:

Capacity: 420 g (Also available in 22,000 g x 1 g, 12,000 g x 1 g, 6200 g x 1 g, 6200 g x 0.1 g, 4200 g x 0.1 g, 2200 g x 1 g, 2200 g x 0.1 g, 1200 g x 0.1 g, 620 g x 0.1 g, 620 g x 0.01 g, 220 g x 0.1 g, and 220 g x 0.01 g.) 

Readability: 0.01 g

Pan Size: 145mm diameter

Units: Carat, Grain, Gram, Hong Kong Tael, Newton, Ounce, Ounce Troy, Pennyweight, Singapore Tael, Taiwan Tael, Tical, and Tola.

Video: Unbox and Setup of the OHaus NAVIGATOR Multi-purpose Balance (IC-NV422)

Conclusion

That rounds out the list of Instrument Choice's Top 5 general use bench scales and balances for 2020. The five top-rated units identified by our scientists all have varying specifications and communication methods that will suit a wide variety of your requirements.

Browse the complete range of general use scales at Instrument Choice here.

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