Used laboratory balances offer precise and reliable weight measurements essential for various scientific applications. These balances are fully serviced and come with warranties, ensuring accuracy and functionality. Leading manufacturers include Mettler Toledo, Sartorius, Troemner, and Fisher Scientific, providing a range of options to meet different laboratory needs.
Precision Balances: Typically used in research and quality control labs, these balances feature a stainless-steel weighing pan and a robust plastic encasing. They offer display increments of 0.001 g and a capacity of up to 120 g. The Mettler Toledo PB3002-S, for example, has a readability of 0.01 g and a maximum capacity of 3100 g. It includes an RS232 data transfer port and built-in shock and overload protection.
Analytical Balances: These balances include built-in electromagnetic sensor technology and mechanical components for exact measurements. They are suitable for applications requiring error margins below 0.01 g. They feature glass draft shields to prevent air currents from affecting the measurement and offer various weighing options, including grams, ounces, and carats. The pan size is typically around 9 cm, and they provide readability up to 0.0001 g.
Top-loading Balances: These semi-analytical balances are ideal for general laboratory tasks. They offer higher capacities and readabilities up to 0.01 g. They are equipped with features like tare and zero functions and have durable construction to handle routine use.
Used balances from these categories are refurbished to like-new conditions, ensuring reliable performance for a fraction of the cost of new equipment. They are ideal for laboratories that need high precision without the high price tag.
