Scales & Balances

GNW Instrumentation supplies professional scales and balances for laboratory, industrial, retail and process weighing applications throughout the UK. Our range includes laboratory balances, bench scales, floor scales, counting scales, moisture analysers, crane scales and trade-approved weighing equipment from trusted manufacturers including Ohaus, Kern and Adam Equipment.

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Kern FCF Bench ScalesKern FCF Bench Scales
Kern FCF Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £209.00
Kern FCE-N Bench Scales
Kern FCE-N Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £128.25
Kern FCD Bench Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern FCD Bench Scales
Kern FCD Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £204.25
Kern FCB Bench Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern FCB Bench Scales
Kern FCB Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £209.00
Kern EOS Platform ScalesKern EOS Platform Scales
Kern EOS Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £446.50
Kern EOE Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern EOE Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £161.50
Kern EOC Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern EOC Platform Scales
Kern EOC Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £299.25
Kern EFC Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern EFC Platform Scales
Kern EFC Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £351.50
Kern DS Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern DS Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £598.50
Kern DE Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern DE Platform Scales
Kern DE Parcel Scales Sale priceFrom £194.75
Kern CXB Counting Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern CXB Counting Scales Sale priceFrom £308.00
Kern CPE Counting Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern CPE Counting Scales
Kern CPE Counting Scales Sale priceFrom £211.20
Kern CPB Counting Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern CPB Counting Scales Sale priceFrom £250.80
Kern CFS Counting Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern CFS Counting Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern CFS Counting Scales Sale priceFrom £299.20
Kern CDS Counting ScalesKern CDS Counting Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern CDS Counting Scales Sale priceFrom £554.40
Kern BXC Floor Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern BXC Floor Scales Sale priceFrom £3,019.10
Kern BID Floor Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern BID Floor Scales Sale priceFrom £1,159.00
Kern BIC Floor Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern BIC Floor Scales Sale priceFrom £874.00
Kern BFC Floor Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern BFC Floor Scales Sale priceFrom £1,349.00

Further Reading

Understanding Scales & Balances

Scales and balances are used to measure weight and mass across laboratory, industrial, commercial and educational applications. Different weighing technologies are designed for different levels of accuracy, capacity and environmental conditions depending on the intended application.

Laboratory balances are designed for high-precision weighing applications and commonly include analytical balances, precision balances and semi-micro balances. These instruments are used within pharmaceutical laboratories, chemical analysis, food testing and research applications where extremely small measurement changes must be detected accurately.

Industrial scales are generally designed for higher capacities and more demanding environments. Bench scales, platform scales and floor scales are commonly used within manufacturing, logistics and warehouse operations where durability and repeatability are essential.

Modern weighing equipment may include internal calibration systems, digital filtering, USB or RS232 connectivity and integration with industrial automation or laboratory management systems. These features support traceability, audit compliance and process efficiency.

Environmental conditions also affect weighing performance. Washdown areas, food production environments and dusty industrial processes often require IP-rated or stainless steel weighing equipment for reliable operation and long service life.

Laboratory and analytical weighing

Precision and analytical balances provide highly accurate measurement for laboratory and quality control applications.

Industrial weighing systems

Bench, platform and floor scales support manufacturing, warehouse and logistics weighing operations.

Calibration and traceability

Regular scale calibration helps maintain weighing accuracy and supports quality assurance procedures.

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Scales & balances applications

Professional weighing equipment is used throughout laboratory, industrial and commercial sectors requiring accurate and repeatable measurement.

Laboratory and pharmaceutical weighing

Analytical and precision balances are widely used for laboratory analysis, formulation and pharmaceutical quality control.

Industrial production and warehousing

Industrial scales support manufacturing, stock control, logistics and warehouse weighing applications.

Food production and processing

IP-rated and stainless steel scales are commonly used within food manufacturing and washdown environments.

How to choose scales & balances

Selecting the correct scale or balance depends on the weighing capacity, required accuracy and operating environment.

Determine the required readability

Laboratory applications may require 0.1mg analytical readability, while industrial applications often prioritise higher capacities and durability.

Consider the weighing environment

Wet or washdown areas may require stainless steel or IP-rated weighing equipment for reliable operation.

Review calibration requirements

Applications operating under ISO, GLP, GMP or HACCP frameworks may require traceable calibration and documented verification procedures.

Check communication and connectivity

USB, RS232 and industrial communication options may be important for data logging, printers or PLC integration.

Scales & Balances FAQs

Professional scales and balances are used across a wide variety of laboratory, industrial and commercial applications. Below are answers to some common questions relating to industrial and laboratory weighing equipment.