Types of OHAUS Scales

OHAUS has positioned itself as one of the most outstanding manufacturers of scales and balances in the world. The business produces an extensive range of scales to meet almost every application from small portable scales to laboratory precision balances right up to industrial and trade approved scales and balances.

About OHAUS

From humble beginnings as a scale repair business in 1907, OHAUS has grown to become a global giant in the weighing industry. OHAUS manufactures a wide range of reliable, full-featured, straightforward scales that are exceptional value for money.

In any industry that requires a balance or scale that is a crucial part of operations, you’ll find an OHAUS product.

Types of OHAUS Scales

Below, the Instrument Choice scientists have assembled four characteristic examples of scales produced by OHAUS.

1. Small Benchtop Scales and Balances

This type of scale includes products that are small enough to fit in most locations that provide the accuracy required for most tasks. The small benchtop range includes devices for laboratories, food scales, shipping scales, counting scales, and jewellery scales. 

1.5 kg Valor 7000 Compact Food Scale
Product Code: IC-V71P1502T

The IC-V71P1502T Compact Food Scale is a perfect example of a small benchtop scale/balance. Features include touchless sensors, a dual display, a user-friendly menu, and a quick setup.

The instrument is fast and accurate while providing a seamless and hassle-free user experience. For example, two users can view measurements on different sides of the scale.

IC-V71P1502T Scale Particulars:

Application: Designed and engineered to meet stringent OIML and NAWI Directive (Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments) requirements. Used widely in legal and prescribed applications such as in standard industries, stores, or QC laboratories.

Outstanding Features: Dual display backlit LCD screens, 3 LED check weighing indicators with the configurable operation, plus an alert beeper, and a one-second stabilisation time.

Measures: Weight Capacity of 1.5 kg.

Connectivity: Built-in RS232, optional 2nd RS232, USB, Ethernet.

Inclusions: Free express courier in Australia, free returns, and an additional 1-year product warranty.

2. Analytical/Precision Balances

Laboratory and professional applications generally require analytical/precision balances, especially when you need to measure masses of less than a milligram. OHAUS has a wide range of balances to suit, whether you weigh items each day or require ultimate precision for once-off weighing. 

1100g x 1mg EXPLORER Precision Balance
Product Code: IC-EX1103

The IC-EX1103 is an excellent example of an analytical/precision balance. The product features multiple application modes, a library of personal application settings, a high-resolution colour VGA display, and programmable, multi-function, and (for cleanliness, speed, and safety) touch-free sensors.

No time to wait? This scale offers fast stabilisation times, optimised linearity, repeatability specifications, enhanced vibration filtering, and the choice of traditional calibration or AutoCal models.

IC-EX1103 Scale Particulars:

Application: Perfect for laboratories, pharmaceutical, and quality control applications.

Outstanding Features: VGA touch display with icons for simple operation, Selectable environmental filters, auto tare, user selectable span calibration points, software lockout and reset menu, user selectable communication settings and data print options, user-definable project and user IDs, auto standby and, a sturdy modular design

Measures: Features a capacity of 1100 grams with a resolution of 1 milligram for precise measurements.

Connectivity: Integrated with RS232 and USB features with GLP/GMP data output with a real-time clock. Additional RS232/ethernet accessories for further data upload options

Inclusions: Bulky Item with Free Express Courier in Australia, free returns & an additional 1-year product warranty.

3. Industrial Precision Scales

OHAUS has precision scales that are ideal for weighing a wide variety of items in a diverse range of industries, including the chemical, pharmaceutical, retail and food, and beverage industries. Typical applications include counting parts, checking the weight of products before packaging, checking shipment weight or meeting traceability requirements.

30 kg Defender 2000 Economic Bench Scale
Product Code: IC-D24PE30FR

The Defender 2000 series are economic scales with an IP65 stainless steel platform, carbon frame, and aluminium load cell. Built tough, you know this scale will handle anything the production or industrial sectors can throw its way.

This scale features an easy-to-read LED display, parts counting mode with selectable sample sizes, last sample size, average piece weight data, 30Kg weight capacity, and 1-second stabilisation time.

IC-D24PE30FR Scale Particulars:

Applications: Ideal for use in a wide range of industries, including the production and manufacturing of chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage products.

Outstanding Features: 304 stainless steel pan with carbon steel frame and aluminium steel IP67 load cell, 300 mm x 350 mm platform size, easy to read LED Display, Adjustable non-slip rubber levelling feet with externally visible level indicator, parts counting mode, internal universal switching power supply and, an 80-hour internal rechargeable battery included.

Measures: Weight Capacity of 30 kg.

Connectivity: Optional RS232

Inclusions: Bulky Item with Free Express Courier in Australia, free returns & an additional 1-year product warranty.

4. Trade Approved Scales/Balances 

Some industries specify industry-approved weighing standards to meet compliance requirements. OHAUS has superior precision scales and balances designed to meet these standards. Generally, any weighing instrument required for products sold by weight will need trade approval.

15 kg FD Series Trade Approved Food Scale
Product Code: IC-FD15

The IC-FD15 is a small, trade approved, bench-scale designed for food portioning, check weighing, and other foodservice applications. The FD is made entirely of stainless steel, is NSF Certified, and supports HACCP-Certified systems.

The scale has a rugged design, various application modes, check weighing LED indicators, a variety of weight output options, and a bright backlit blue LCD screen.

IC-FD15 Scale Particulars:

Application: Designed for use throughout food and beverage industry supply chains, from food production to sales.

Outstanding Features: Trade approved, all-stainless steel construction, check weighing mode with 3 LED indicators with an audible alarm, and multiple weighing measurement units, including percent weighing, lb, decimal, and fractional oz, kg, g, and lb:oz.

Measures: Weight capacity of 15 kg.

Connectivity: N/A

Inclusions: Bulky Item with Free Express Courier in Australia, free returns & additional 1-year product warranty.

Conclusion 

OHAUS has an extensive range of scales capable of weighing almost anything with accuracy and reliability.

Can’t find what you are looking for in the examples above? Browse the full range of OHAUS scales and balances at Instrument Choice here.

Need more information on any of the OHAUS products? Need a scale for a particular application? Contact one of the Instrument Choice Scientists. We’re here to help! Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].