Balances
Balances are essential precision instruments widely used in medical, veterinary, and laboratory settings to measure weight and mass with high accuracy. They play a critical role in ensuring precise dosages, sample preparations, and material measurements, which directly impact the reliability of test results and treatment plans. The versatility of balances enables their application across multiple fields, from pharmaceutical formulations to scientific research.
Choosing the right balance requires considering factors such as precision, capacity, and environmental resistance. This category encompasses various types designed to meet specific needs, such as waterproof balances for handling liquids or precision balances for extremely accurate measurements. Their robust design and technological features enhance workflow efficiency in demanding clinical and laboratory environments.
Types of Balances That Your Laboratory May Need
Waterproof Scale
Waterproof scales are essential for environments where equipment may be exposed to liquids or humidity, such as clinical laboratories, veterinary clinics, or pharmaceutical settings. Their design prevents water damage, ensuring reliable performance and longevity even in challenging conditions. These scales are suitable for weighing substances like liquids or wet samples where conventional balances might fail.
Besides their resistance to water, waterproof scales often feature easy-to-clean surfaces and robust construction materials that comply with hygiene standards. They provide accuracy without compromising durability, making them a practical choice when precision measurement is needed in moist or wet environments.
Precision Balance
Precision balances stand out for their exceptional accuracy, often able to measure down to milligrams or micrograms. These balances are indispensable in laboratories conducting detailed analytical work, pharmaceutical compounding, or research requiring exact mass measurements. Their advanced calibration and sensitivity make them ideal for quality control and experimental repeatability.
These balances typically include features such as draft shields, digital displays, and user-friendly interfaces to facilitate meticulous measurements. They are designed to minimize errors due to external influences like vibrations or air currents, thus ensuring consistent results in critical applications.
What You Should Know Before Selecting a Balance and Making an Investment
Key Factors to Consider
When selecting a balance, key factors include measurement accuracy, capacity, and ease of calibration. It’s important to assess the environmental conditions it will face, such as exposure to moisture or dust, and determine whether features like waterproofing or draft shields are necessary to maintain precision.
Additionally, consider the balance’s resolution, repeatability, and response time, as these specifications impact the efficiency and reliability of your measurements. Manufacturability and availability of spare parts also influence long-term usability and serviceability of the balance.
Price Range in the Market
The price of balances varies widely based on type, capacity, and technology. Basic models suitable for general weighing needs are generally affordable, while high-precision or waterproof models usually command higher prices due to enhanced features and build quality.
Market prices can range from several hundred to several thousand euros, reflecting the balance’s accuracy levels and industrial certifications. Budgeting should incorporate not only initial purchase cost but also maintenance, calibration services, and potential upgrades.
Quality-Price Ratio
Investing in a quality balance ensures durability, accuracy, and fewer calibration issues, which translates into cost savings over time. Balances with advanced features often provide better value despite higher upfront costs by minimizing measurement errors and downtime.
Price-quality balance evaluation should also consider after-sales support and warranty conditions. Reliable brands like Kalstein optimize the balance between affordability and performance to meet professional standards required in demanding environments.
Expected Lifespan Based on Use and Maintenance
The lifespan of a balance greatly depends on proper usage, regular maintenance, and environmental conditions. Routine calibration and careful handling prevent premature wear and ensure measurement consistency over years.
Using balances in humid or dusty environments without adequate protection can reduce their operational life. Choosing models with suitable ingress protection ratings and cleaning protocols extends their service duration effectively.
KALSTEIN BALANCES
Among so many products, at Kalstein you can find the ideal balance for your Clinic
If you don’t know which balance to buy, at Kalstein we offer a wide range of reliable and precise models designed to meet the diverse needs of your professional environment, ensuring accuracy and durability with the best technological features tailored for medical, veterinary, or laboratory applications.
Industrial Scale YR05606 // YR05614
The Industrial Scale YR05606 // YR05614 is competitively priced between 180 and 260 USD, depending on the model and sele…
Precision Balance YR05588 // YR05593
The Precision Balance YR05588 // YR05593 provides reliable and accurate measurements, making it essential for laboratori…
Waterproof Scale YR05623 // YR05628
The YR05623 // YR05628 Waterproof Scale is ideal for environments that require durable and high-precision equipment. Des…
Analytical Balance YR05576 // YR05577
The Analytical Balance YR05576 // YR05577 is an essential tool for laboratories, educational institutions, and industrie…
Our balance best seller
The Industrial Scale YR05606 // YR05614 is competitively priced between 180 and 260 USD, depending on the model and selected features such as internal calibration or remote display. This price range offers excellent value, considering the scale’s precision, durability, and advanced functionality. For companies aiming to optimize their weighing processes without compromising quality, this scale is a smart investment.
The Industrial Scale YR05606 // YR05614 offers several advantages, including high precision, a wide weighing capacity, and the convenience of a 7-inch touchscreen. Its versatility allows multiple tasks with a single device. However, its size may be bulky for limited spaces, and internal calibration is optional, which could add costs.
| Model | Capacity | Readability | Repeatability | Linearity | Pan Size | Stable Time |
| YR05606 | 11kg | 1g | ±2g | ±3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05607 | 16kg | 1g | ±2g | ±3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05608 | 21kg | 1g | ±2g | ±3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05609 | 31kg | 1g | ±2g | ±3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05610 | 5.1kg | 0.1g | ±0.2g | ±0.3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05611 | 11kg | 0.1g | ±0.2g | ±0.3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05612 | 16kg | 0.1g | ±0.2g | ±0.3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05613 | 21kg | 0.1g | ±0.2g | ±0.3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
| YR05614 | 26kg | 0.1g | ±0.2g | ±0.3g | 315x230mm | ≤2S |
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Balance offers
Internal Calibration Analytical Balance YR06622
Industrial Scale YR05606 // YR05614
Multifunction Weighing Scale YR05615 // YR05619
Multifunction Weighing Scale YR05620 // YR05622
Waterproof Scale YR05623 // YR05628
Analytical Balance YR05769 // YR05773
Analytical Balance YR05779 // YR05781
Analytical Balance YR05774 // YR05778
Kalstein offers updated and reliable balances for demanding use.
Guides to help you select the right balance for precision and efficiency.
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FAQs
The delivery time of your Kalstein product will depend on the following:
- If the equipment of your interest is in stock or if it needs to be manufactured.
- The type of freight you have chosen, which can be air or sea.
- Equipment in stock:
– Delivery Time (Air): 15-30 days.
– Delivery Time (Sea): 45-60 days.
- Equipment not in stock:
– Delivery Time (Air): 30-60 days.
– Delivery Time (Sea): 60-90 days.
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- E-commerce: Through Kalstein’s official website in your country.
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