Bench Scales

Bench scales are versatile weighing instruments designed for accurate day-to-day use across workshops, warehouses, food production areas, laboratories, packing stations and manufacturing environments. GNW Instrumentation supplies industrial, compact and portable bench scales from Kern, Ohaus and Adam Equipment for commercial and professional weighing applications throughout the UK.

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Ohaus Navigator Portable Balances

From £157.70

Ohaus Compass CX Portable Balances

From £70.49

Ohaus Compass CR Portable Balances

From £44.37

Ohaus Valor 7000 Food Scales

From £603.25

Ohaus Valor 1000 - V12P Food Scales

From £129.20

Ohaus Valor 3000 Food Scales

From £313.50

Ohaus Valor 2000 Food Scales

From £254.60

Bench Scales for Industrial and Commercial Weighing

GNW Instrumentation supplies a comprehensive range of bench scales from Kern, Ohaus and Adam Equipment for industrial, commercial, laboratory and food-production applications throughout the UK. The collection includes compact and portable bench scales, general-purpose weighing equipment, counting scales, stainless steel models and trade-approved options.

Bench scales are designed for use on workbenches, counters, packing stations and production work surfaces. Available capacities, readabilities and platform sizes support routine weighing of components, parcels, ingredients, containers, stock items and production batches.

The terminology used within the weighing industry can overlap. Compact scales, portable balances, benchtop scales and smaller platform scales may all be described as bench scales where they are intended primarily for raised work-surface use. Larger platform scales are generally better suited to heavier or bulkier items and floor-level weighing.

Selected models provide functions such as parts counting, checkweighing, accumulation and percentage weighing, with USB, RS-232 or printer connectivity available on compatible instruments. Stainless steel and IP-rated options are also available for food production, wet environments and applications requiring regular cleaning.

GNW Instrumentation can assist with selecting suitable weighing equipment and provides bench-scale calibration services at customer premises and within our workshop facilities.

Understanding Bench Scales

Bench scales are weighing instruments designed primarily for use on workbenches, counters and production workstations. They are available in a wide range of capacities, readabilities and platform sizes for weighing parcels, components, ingredients, containers and production batches.

The term can overlap with compact scales, portable balances, benchtop scales and smaller platform scales. Product classification varies between manufacturers, but bench scales are generally distinguished by their suitability for convenient raised work-surface use rather than heavy floor-level weighing.

Compact and Portable Bench Scales

Compact and portable models provide convenient weighing on workbenches, counters and temporary workstations where space, mobility and straightforward operation are important.

Counting and Checkweighing Functions

Bench scales with counting and checkweighing modes support component counting, stock control, packing checks and production processes requiring fast, repeatable results.

Stainless Steel and Washdown Models

Stainless steel and IP-rated bench scales are available for food production, wet working areas and applications requiring regular cleaning or improved protection from moisture.

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Bench Scale Applications

Bench scales support routine weighing across warehouses, packing stations, food-production areas, manufacturing facilities and stock-control environments.

Warehouse and Packing Operations

Bench scales are used for parcel weighing, packing checks, order preparation and dispatch control.

Food Production and Catering

Selected stainless steel and IP-rated models support ingredient weighing, portioning and routine food-production processes.

Manufacturing and Stock Control

Counting and checkweighing functions support component control, inventory checks and consistent production processes.

How to Choose a Bench Scale

Choosing the right bench scale depends on weighing capacity, readability, platform size, operating environment and the functions required for the application.

Choose the Capacity and Platform Size

Select a capacity that comfortably accommodates the heaviest expected load, including any container, with a platform large enough to support the items being weighed.

Consider the Required Readability

Choose a readability that provides sufficient measurement resolution for the process without selecting more precision than the application requires.

Assess the Operating Environment

Food production, wet working areas and regular cleaning procedures may require stainless steel or suitably IP-rated weighing equipment.

Check Whether Trade Approval Is Required

Where the weighing result determines the price charged for goods, a suitably approved and verified bench scale may be legally required.

Bench Scale FAQs

Find answers to common questions about bench scales, compact weighing equipment, platform scales and food-production applications.

What Is a Bench Scale?

A bench scale is a weighing instrument designed primarily for use on a workbench, counter, packing station or other raised work surface. Bench scales are commonly used for weighing parcels, components, ingredients, containers and production batches.

What Is the Difference Between a Bench Scale and a Platform Scale?

Bench scales are generally compact or medium-sized instruments intended for raised work-surface use. Platform scales usually have larger weighing platforms and higher capacities for bulkier items, containers and floor-level industrial weighing.

Are Compact Scales and Bench Scales the Same?

The terms often overlap. Compact scales and portable balances may be classed as bench scales when they are designed for use on a bench or counter. Product terminology varies between manufacturers and intended applications.

Can Bench Scales Be Used in Food Production?

Yes. Stainless steel and suitably IP-rated bench scales are available for ingredient weighing, portioning and food-production processes. The required construction and protection rating will depend on the working environment and cleaning procedures.