Mechanical Balance
Mechanical balances provide accurate mass measurement without requiring electrical power. Designed for durability and precision, they are ideal for classroom and laboratory environments.
Constructed with stable bases and easy-to-read scales, mechanical balances ensure consistent weighing performance.
Suitable for Australian schools and laboratories, these balances offer reliable and long-lasting measurement solutions.
Constructed with stable bases and easy-to-read scales, mechanical balances ensure consistent weighing performance.
Suitable for Australian schools and laboratories, these balances offer reliable and long-lasting measurement solutions.
Mechanical Beam Balances, MB311 and MB2610, Stainless Pan, 0.01 g or 0.1 g Divisions
• Mechanical beam balances for lab and education weighing, stable operation without electronics, easy reading beams
• MB311 model: 311 g capacity, 0.01 g division, hanging pan, stainless pan 90 mm, balance mass 1.7 kg
• MB2610 model: 2610 g capacity, 0.1 g division, three engraved beams, zero adjust and tare function
• Stainless steel weighing pans specified, MB2610 pan 150 mm, suited to larger samples and containers
• MB2610 supplied weights: 2 x 1 kg and 1 x 500 g, use under appropriate supervision in lab settings
From $224.50 (Ex GST)
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Mechanical Balance is a beam balance range used for manual mass measurement in school laboratories, science classrooms, and practical teaching environments. The listed models, MB 311 and MB2610, are designed for users who need a clear, hands-on weighing method without relying on a digital display.
This range includes mechanical beam balances with a stainless pan and 0.01 g or 0.1 g division options. The beam balance format is useful for demonstrating core weighing principles, including balance, mass comparison, rider adjustment, and reading divisions accurately. It gives students a practical understanding of how mass is measured, which makes it valuable in physics, chemistry, and general science activities.
The stainless pan supports routine handling of suitable weighing items during classroom and laboratory use. The 0.01 g and 0.1 g division options allow users to select a balance based on the level of readability needed for the activity. For teaching laboratories, this helps match the instrument to the experiment, whether the task requires simple mass comparison or finer measurement practice.
For technical reference, OIML R 76 covers metrological and technical requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments, while NIST Handbook 44 provides specifications, tolerances, and technical requirements for weighing and measuring devices. ISO 9001 may also be used as a general quality management reference where supplier or manufacturer certification is available. These references support the broader weighing instrument context and should not be used as product-specific calibration or compliance claims unless supported by manufacturer documentation.
For LabChoice Australia customers, Mechanical Balance provides a reliable and classroom-friendly option for schools, universities, science departments, and teaching laboratories that need manual beam balances for mass measurement, weighing demonstrations, and practical science learning.