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 ADS Analytical BalanceKern ADS Analytical Balance
Kern ADS Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £1,472.50
Kern ADJ Analytical BalanceKern ADJ Analytical Balance
Kern ADJ Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £817.00
Kern ADB Analytical Balance
Kern ADB Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £684.00
Kern ACS Analytical BalanceKern ACS Analytical Balance
Kern ACS Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £1,168.50
Kern ACJ Analytical BalanceKern ACJ Analytical Balance
Kern ACJ Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £1,444.00
Kern ABT Analytical BalanceKern ABT Analytical Balance
Kern ABT Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £2,517.50
Kern ABP-A Analytical BalanceKern ABP-A Analytical Balance
Kern ABP-A Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £5,747.50
Kern ABP Analytical BalanceKern ABP Analytical Balance
Kern ABP Analytical Balances Sale priceFrom £2,232.50
Kern 572 Precision BalanceKern 572 Precision Balance
Kern 572 Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £693.50
Kern 440 Precision Balance
Kern 440 Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £161.50
Kern SXC Stainless Steel Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern SXC Stainless Steel Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £1,153.30
Kern SFE Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern SFE Platform Scales
Kern SFE Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £531.05
Kern RPB Price Computing Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern RPB Price Computing Scales
Kern RPB Price Computing Scales Sale priceFrom £313.50
Kern RIB Price Computing Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern RIB Price Computing Scales
Kern RIB Price Computing Scales Sale priceFrom £322.05
Kern MWN Wheelchair Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MWN Wheelchair Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern MWN Wheelchair Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £1,415.50
Kern MWC Wheelchair Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MWC Wheelchair Platform Scales
Kern MWC Wheelchair Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £845.50
Kern MWA Wheelchair Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MWA Wheelchair Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern MWA Wheelchair Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £1,633.05
Kern MTA Handrail Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MTA Handrail Scales
Kern MTA Handrail Scales Sale priceFrom £1,852.30
Kern MPN Personal Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MPN Personal Scales
Kern MPN Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £593.90
Kern MPL Personal Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MPL Personal Scales
Kern MPL Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £193.60
Kern MPK Personal Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MPK Personal Scales
Kern MPK Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £176.00
Kern MPI Personal Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MPI Personal Scales
Kern MPI Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £92.40
Kern MPE Personal Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MPE Personal Scales
Kern MPE Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £523.50
Kern MPD Personal Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MPD Personal Scales
Kern MPD Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £365.10

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.