Kern EFS School Balances
Kern EFS School Balance Overview
The Kern EFS School Balance is a practical school balance from the Kern EFS range, designed for experimental teaching, training and routine weighing in educational laboratory settings. As part of the laboratory balances category, this strain gauge balance combines straightforward operation with a clear LCD display, making it suitable for classroom weighing tasks where simplicity, reliability and efficient handling are important.
Used in schools, universities, teaching laboratories, standard laboratory analyses and veterinary practices, the Kern EFS School Balance supports everyday weighing activities without unnecessary complexity. Its flat, stackable design helps laboratories and classrooms manage bench space and storage, while battery operation gives users flexibility away from fixed mains sockets.
Why Choose the Kern EFS Series?
The Kern EFS range is built around easy handling, with simple 2-key operation that supports fast familiarisation for students and staff. A tare function assists formulation work and comparative weighing, while rubber feet provide secure, non-slip positioning during use. The combination of compact storage, battery-powered operation and a clear LCD readout makes it well suited to busy teaching environments.
Designed for Education and Routine Weighing
This school balance is suitable for UK education, training and laboratory users who need accessible weighing equipment for repeated practical sessions. Its strain gauge weighing system, straightforward controls and space-saving construction make it a useful choice for classrooms, teaching labs, veterinary practices and standard laboratory work where ease of use and practical handling are key considerations.
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Product specification
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| Model | EFS 2000-0 | EFS 2000-0S05 | EFS 200-1 | EFS 200-1S05 | EFS 3000-1 | EFS 5000-0 | EFS 5000-0S05 | EFS 500-2 | EFS 600-1 | EFS 600-1S05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3000 g / 6000 g | 6000 g | 60 kg / 150 kg | 75 kg / 150 kg | 6 kg / 15 kg | 150 kg / 300 kg | 15 kg / 30 kg | 30 kg / 60 kg | 30 kg / 60 kg | 60 kg / 150 kg |
| Readability | 1 g / 2 g | 0.2 g | 0.02 kg / 0.05 kg | 0.001 kg / 0.002 kg | 0.002 kg / 0.005 kg | 0.002 kg / 0.005 kg | 0.005 kg / 0.01 kg | 0.0005 kg / 0.001 kg | 0.01 kg / 0.02 kg | 0.02 kg / 0.05 kg |
| Readability Certified | 1 g / 2 g | 0.02 kg / 0.05 kg | 0.002 kg / 0.005 kg | 0.005 kg / 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg / 0.02 kg | 0.02 kg / 0.05 kg | ||||
| Repeatability | 1 g / 2 g | 0.2 g | 0.02 kg / 0.05 kg | 0.001 kg / 0.002 kg | 0.002 kg / 0.005 kg | 0.002 kg / 0.005 kg | 0.005 kg / 0.01 kg | 0.0005 kg / 0.001 kg | 0.01 kg / 0.02 kg | 0.02 kg / 0.05 kg |
| Legal For Trade | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Platform Size | 230 mm x 230 mm | 230 mm x 230 mm | 500 mm x 400 mm | 650 mm x 500 mm | 300 mm x 240 mm | 650 mm x 500 mm | 400 mm x 300 mm | 500 mm x 400 mm | 400 mm x 300 mm | 650 mm x 500 mm |
| Units | kg, g, PCS, % | kg, g, lb, PCS, % | kg | kg | kg | kg | kg | kg | kg | kg |
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FAQs
Is the Kern EFS suitable for school use?
Does the Kern EFS School Balance have a tare function?
Can the balance be used without mains power?
Where can I find the technical data for this balance?
The technical data sheet is available at https://www.kern-sohn.com/cosmoshop/default/pixServer/produktdatenauszug/Technische-Datenblaetter/TD_EFS-600-1S05_en.pdf.