Choosing the Right Balance: How you can choose the right scale for your Lab

Choosing the Right Balance: How you can choose the right scale for your Lab

Finding a new laboratory balance can be tricky, measurements need to be precise however it is important to stay cost-conscious. Therefore there is a fine line to getting the consistent performance that you need for the right price. Oakleyweigh offers a wide range of laboratory scales at multiple different price points, including Analytical, Micro, Semi-Micro and Prescision Balances. After supplying the laboratory industry for 75 years, here are some of our top tips for buying a laboratory balance. 

Choosing the right accuracy and capacity 

Capacity and accuracy, while there are other important things to consider, are the most fundamental aspects to a scale, you must determine the most you will need to weigh and the accuracy you will need. 

When choosing your capacity Oakleyweigh always recommend getting a slightly larger capacity than you believe you will need, just in case of a change in weighing needs. As for accuracy, it is easy to get lost in wanting more and more accuracy, however this can be a slippery slope into paying much more for a balance that you need. 

What else can a scale do that I should consider? 

There are many other things a laboratory scale can do that should be considered however here are come important key features to look for when choosing a laboratory scale,

- Is the scale internal or externally calibrating? 
- How often does the scale need servicing?
- Does the scale contain a static eliminator?
- Does the scale have a breeze break?
- How often will this scale need to be calibrated?

Getting your laboratory scale calibrated and serviced

You've got your brand new shiny scale, now you need to keep it that way routine servicing can help. Learn more about how you can maximize your scale with routine servicing , Oakleyweigh will always offer friendly support and quality advice on how you can get your scale calibrated, Call 01296393133 or Email Info@oakleyweigh.co.uk.