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 Defender 3000 Hybrid - i-D33 Balances - GNW InstrumentationOhaus Defender 3000 Hybrid - i-D33 Balances - GNW Instrumentation
Ohaus Defender 3000 Floor Scales - i-DF33
Ohaus Defender 3000 - i-D33 Platform Scale - GNW InstrumentationOhaus Defender 3000 - i-D33 Platform Scale - GNW Instrumentation
Ohaus Defender 2500 Floor Scales - i-DF25Ohaus Defender 2500 Floor Scales - i-DF25
Ohaus Courier 7000 Shipping ScalesOhaus Courier 7000 Shipping Scales
Ohaus Courier 7000 Shipping Scales Sale priceFrom £341.00
Ohaus Courier 5000 Shipping ScalesOhaus Courier 5000 Shipping Scales
Ohaus Courier 5000 Shipping Scales Sale priceFrom £186.00
Ohaus Courier 3000 Shipping ScalesOhaus Courier 3000 Shipping Scales
Ohaus Courier 3000 Shipping Scales Sale priceFrom £150.00
Ohaus Courier 1000 Shipping Scales
Ohaus Courier 1000 Shipping Scales Sale priceFrom £104.00
Ohaus Compass CX Portable BalancesOhaus Compass CX Portable Balances
Ohaus Compass CX Portable Balances Sale priceFrom £70.49
Ohaus Catapult 5000 Shipping ScalesOhaus Catapult 5000 Shipping Scales
Ohaus Catapult 5000 Shipping Scales Sale priceFrom £320.00
Ohaus Adventurer Analytical Balance
Ohaus Adventurer Analytical Balance Sale priceFrom £2,489.00
Kern TGD Pocket Balances - GNW InstrumentationKern TGD Pocket Balances
Kern TGD Pocket Balances Sale priceFrom £60.72
Kern TGC Pocket Balances - GNW InstrumentationKern TGC Pocket Balances
Kern TGC Pocket Balances Sale priceFrom £30.80
Kern PWS Precision BalanceKern PWS Precision Balance
Kern PWS Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £969.00
Kern PNS Precision BalanceKern PNS Precision Balance
Kern PNS Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £703.00
Kern PNJ Precision BalanceKern PNJ Precision Balance
Kern PNJ Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £684.00
Kern PLS Precision BalanceKern PLS Precision Balance
Kern PLS Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £712.50
Kern PLJ Precision BalanceKern PLJ Precision Balance
Kern PLJ Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £883.50
Kern PFB Precision BalanceKern PFB Precision Balance
Kern PFB Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £285.00
Kern PES Precision Balance
Kern PES Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £1,007.00
Kern PEJ Precision Balance
Kern PEJ Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £1,363.25
Kern PDT Precision BalanceKern PDT Precision Balance
Kern PDT Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £1,330.00
Kern PDS Precision BalanceKern PDS Precision Balance
Kern PDS Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £1,140.00
Kern PCJ Precision BalanceKern PCJ Precision Balance
Kern PCJ Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £479.75

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.