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 MPC Personal Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MPC Personal Scales
Kern MPC Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £400.30
Kern MPB Personal Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern MPB Personal Scales Sale priceFrom £202.40
Kern MGE Body Analysis Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MGE Body Analysis Scales
Kern MGE Body Analysis Scales Sale priceFrom £48.40
Kern MGD Bathroom Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MGD Bathroom Scales
Kern MGD Bathroom Scales Sale priceFrom £39.60
Kern MGC Bathroom Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MGC Bathroom Scales
Kern MGC Bathroom Scales Sale priceFrom £74.80
Kern MCN Chair Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MCN Chair Scales
Kern MCN Chair Scales Sale priceFrom £1,271.50
Kern MCF Chair Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MCF Chair Scales
Kern MCF Chair Scales Sale priceFrom £1,359.50
Kern MCD Chair Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MCD Chair Scales
Kern MCD Chair Scales Sale priceFrom £871.20
Kern MCC Chair Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern MCC Chair Scales
Kern MCC Chair Scales Sale priceFrom £1,139.50
Kern IXC Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern IXC Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £627.00
Kern IOC Platform Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern IOC Platform Scales
Kern IOC Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £361.00
Kern IFC Platform Scales - GNW Instrumentation
Kern IFC Platform Scales Sale priceFrom £413.25
Kern HFM Crane Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern HFM Crane Scales
Kern HFM Crane Scales Sale priceFrom £836.00
Kern HFD Crane Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern HFD Crane Scales
Kern HFD Crane Scales Sale priceFrom £422.40
Kern HFC Crane Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern HFC Crane Scales
Kern HFC Crane Scales Sale priceFrom £941.60
Kern HFA Crane Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern HFA Crane Scales
Kern HFA Crane Scales Sale priceFrom £589.60
Kern HCD Crane Scales - GNW InstrumentationKern HCD Crane Scales
Kern HCD Crane Scales Sale priceFrom £123.20
Kern FPB Bench ScalesKern FPE Bench Scales
Kern FPE Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £133.00
Kern FPB Bench ScalesKern FPB Bench Scales
Kern FPB Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £190.00
Kern FOB-S Stainless Steel Bench ScalesKern FOB-S Stainless Steel Bench Scales
Kern FOB-NL Stainless Steel Bench Scales
Kern FKB Bench Scales
Kern FKB Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £323.00
Kern FFN IP Protected Bench Scales
Kern FFN IP Protected Bench Scales Sale priceFrom £308.75
Kern FES Precision BalanceKern FES Precision Balance
Kern FES Precision Balances Sale priceFrom £2,707.50

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.