Buyer’s Guide: Laboratory Scales

Laboratory balances offer exceptionally high measurement accuracy, down to the microgram or milligram range. This enables precise and reliable measurements for demanding applications.

Laboratory balances are available in different capacities to meet the requirements of different applications.

Laboratory balances are designed to be user-friendly, with intuitive control panels and clear displays for ease of use.

Some laboratory balances, such as our Gram FV, are correctly adjusted at all times by an internal automatic adjustment system, so you can work efficiently.

Many laboratory balances have additional functions such as a tare function, data storage, statistical calculations and interfaces for data transfer to a computer or printer. These functions make laboratory work easier and improve efficiency.

These ultra-sensitive instruments measure very small masses with a resolution of up to 0.1 mg. Analytical balances are indispensable for pharmaceutical formulation, quality control and advanced research where precision determines product integrity.

Models such as the GRAM FS and GRAM FV provide internal automatic adjustment, superior stability and intuitive operation — combining accuracy and reliability for professional lab environments.

Precision balances bridge the gap between analytical accuracy and industrial performance. They offer excellent repeatability, stability and speed, making them ideal for manufacturing, packaging, and laboratory applications. The GRAM FR, GRAM TG and GRAM TGI models are ideal examples — robust, versatile and designed for reliable performance in both laboratory and production settings.

Widely used in the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, moisture analyzers determine the precise moisture content of a sample using controlled heating and weight-loss measurement. The GRAM FM and GRAM TH deliver repeatable, high-precision drying results, supported by programmable temperature profiles for laboratory accuracy.

When measurement requirements reach the microgram level, absolute precision becomes essential. Microbalances offer readability down to 1 μg, while ultra-microbalances push the limits of modern weighing technology. The GRAM FV series includes microbalance configurations designed for controlled environments where every particle counts

Semi-microbalances offer precision with readability of up to 0.01 mg. They are ideal for activities that require a high degree of sensitivity, but do not quite reach the required level of a microbalance, such as certain pharmaceutical applications or precise chemical experiments. The GRAM FS semi-micro version provides this perfect balance between performance and usability.

School scales are usually simple, robust devices used in educational institutions to familiarize students with the principles of mass and weight. They can be mechanical scales such as the traditional “triple beam scale” or simpler electronic scales. Although these scales do not offer high precision, they are ideal for classroom demonstrations and elementary experiments.

Models like the GRAM AC and GRAM SPX provide durability and easy operation for teaching environments.

Density balances are special balances that can be used to determine the density of a sample. To do this, the scales compare the weight of the sample in air with the weight of the sample when it is immersed in a liquid. This type of balance is often used in materials science labs, gemology and geology where understanding the density of a material is critical.

The GRAM FD is a reliable laboratory model for density determination in both solids and liquids, ensuring fast and accurate measurement results.