VELAB Balances & Scales for Laboratory Work
Match the Balance to the Sample and Environment
Start with the combined sample-and-container load, the required displayed increment and the conditions where weighing happens. VELAB's range here covers analytical balances, battery-operated portable balances, washdown scales and counting scales; each serves a different role.
Readability is the smallest displayed increment, not a complete accuracy specification. Check repeatability and linearity in the product's own specifications and confirm the operating temperature and humidity range suits your laboratory before ordering.
Compare Analytical Balance Options
The VELAB Analytical Balance, 220g x 0.0001g lists repeatability of ±0.0001g, linearity of ±0.0002g and 20 weighing units, with an included 200g calibration weight, RS232 cable, weigh-below hook and glove. An external-calibration variant is listed separately; confirm which calibration arrangement your procedure requires.
Analytical balances need stable installation: a vibration-free table, controlled drafts and clean handling. Use the included draft protection as directed and follow the balance instructions for leveling and warm-up. Verify the exact model's specifications on its own listing.
Choose Battery-Powered Portability Where Needed
For locations without mains power, compare models with internal rechargeable batteries, such as the VELAB 300g x 0.001g balance and the 30,000g x 0.1g configuration. Battery operation aids portability but does not establish outdoor suitability; confirm operating conditions for each model.
Check charge time, expected operating duration and whether an AC adapter is included. For bench use with reliable power, a mains-operated balance may serve better; choose by workflow rather than the battery feature alone.
Separate Washdown and Counting Applications
For wet or wash-intensive areas, compare the IP68 washdown scales, such as the 6kg/13lb model. The IP68 rating describes protection against dust and water immersion; confirm the rating applies to the complete assembly and follow the manufacturer's cleaning instructions.
For piece-counting work, review the VELAB counting scales, such as the 15kg/30lb model. Confirm sample-size requirements and displayed increments suit the parts being counted before relying on counting results.
Verify Documentation and Complete the Setup
Select calibration weights where the procedure or quality system requires external verification, matching mass and class to each balance. Confirm which certificates or documentation are supplied and which must be requested.
Check included accessories—pans, adapters, cables, covers—against the listing before completing the order. For other brands with different model families, compare A&D, Adam Equipment, OHAUS and Radwag once the weighing requirement is established.
