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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Ohaus Ranger Count 4000 Balances
Ohaus Ranger Count 4000 Balances Sale priceFrom £495.00
Ohaus Ranger Count 3000 Counting Scales - GNW InstrumentationOhaus Ranger Count 3000 Counting Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Ohaus Ranger Count 3000 Balances
Ohaus Ranger Count 3000 Balances Sale priceFrom £375.00
Ohaus Ranger Count 1000 Balances
Ohaus Ranger Count 1000 Balances Sale priceFrom £345.00
Ohaus Ranger 7000 BalancesOhaus Ranger 7000 Balances
Ohaus Ranger 7000 Balances Sale priceFrom £1,320.00
Ohaus Ranger 4000 Balances
Ohaus Ranger 4000 Balances Sale priceFrom £485.00
Ohaus Ranger 3000 Balances
Ohaus Ranger 3000 Balances Sale priceFrom £365.00
Ohaus PR Series Analytical Balance
Ohaus PR Series Analytical Balance Sale priceFrom £1,016.50
Ohaus PJX Gold Series Jewellery Balance
Ohaus PJX Carat Jewellery Balance
Ohaus PJX Carat Jewellery Balance Sale priceFrom £809.00
Ohaus Pioneer Semi-Micro Balances
Ohaus Pioneer PX Semi-Micro Balances Sale priceFrom £3,025.75
Ohaus Pioneer Precision High Capacity Balance
Ohaus Pioneer Analytical Balance
Ohaus Pioneer Analytical Balance Sale priceFrom £1,391.75
Ohaus Navigator Portable BalancesOhaus Navigator Portable Balances
Ohaus Navigator Portable Balances Sale priceFrom £157.70
Ohaus Explorer Semi-Micro EXR Balances
Ohaus Explorer Semi-Micro EXR Balances Sale priceFrom £4,892.50
Ohaus Explorer Plus Precision EXP BalanceOhaus Explorer Plus Precision EXP Balance
Ohaus Explorer Plus Analytical BalanceOhaus Explorer Plus Analytical Balance
Ohaus Explorer Plus Analytical Balance Sale priceFrom £4,313.00
Ohaus Explorer Analytical BalanceOhaus Explorer Analytical Balance
Ohaus Explorer Analytical Balance Sale priceFrom £3,752.50
Ohaus Defender 6000 Washdown - i-D61XW Platform Scale - GNW InstrumentationOhaus Defender 6000 Washdown - i-D61XW Platform Scale - GNW Instrumentation
Ohaus Defender 6000 Washdown - i-D61PW Platform Scale - GNW InstrumentationOhaus Defender 6000 Washdown - i-D61PW Platform Scale - GNW Instrumentation
Ohaus Defender 5000 Washdown Pallet Scales - DFP52 Pallet Scales
Ohaus Defender 5000 Washdown - D52 BalancesOhaus Defender 5000 Washdown - D52 Balances
Ohaus Defender 5000 Washdown  - D52 Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationOhaus Defender 5000 Washdown  - D52 Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Ohaus Defender 5000 Pallet Scales - DFP52 Pallet Scales
Ohaus Defender 5000 DFP52 Pallet Scales Sale priceFrom £2,427.25

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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.