Posts by MNM Scales
Analytical Balance vs Precision Balance: Differences and Which One You Need
How an analytical balance differs from a precision balance: readability, draft shields, minimum weight, and the A&D balances we recommend from 1 mg down to 0.001 mg.
Read MoreScale Capacity and Readability Explained: What “2000 g x 0.05 g” Means
What capacity x readability means on a scale, how to count divisions, why readability is not accuracy, d vs e on NTEP scales, and how to choose.
Read MoreCheckweigher Scales Guide: How Checkweighing Works and the Best A&D Checkweighers
How a checkweigher scale works, how to set limits and pick readability, and the A&D FS-i, HV-C and HT-500CL checkweighers we recommend.
Read MoreCounting Scale Buying Guide: How Counting Scales Work and Which One to Buy
How counting scales work, what minimum piece weight and ACAI mean, and the A&D FC-i, GC and HC-i counting scales we recommend from tiny parts to heavy bins.
Read MoreBest Pharmacy Balance: Class A Replacement and USP <1176> Guide
What USP <1176> expects from a pharmacy balance, how to calculate the minimum accurately weighable quantity, and the A&D balances we recommend for compounding.
Read MoreCannabis Scales: NTEP Class II Dispensary Scales, Pre-Roll Scales and Testing Balances
What cannabis scale requirements mean for dispensaries (NTEP, Class II, e = 0.01 g) and the A&D balances we recommend for counters, packaging and bulk.
Read MoreHow to Choose OIML Test Weights: Calibration Weight Classes (OIML R111 vs ASTM E617)
ASTM E617 and OIML R111 calibration weight classes compared, with tolerance tables, typical balance pairings and what a weight certificate shows.
Read MoreA&D GX-4000 and GF-3000 Replacements: GX-4002A and GF-3002A Apollo Compared
A&D discontinued the GX-4000 and GF-3000. The Apollo GX-4002A and GF-3002A replace them with the same 0.01 g performance and 165 mm pan, plus more capacity, USB and a backlit LCD. Side-by-side specs inside.
Read MoreBest Legal for Trade Jewelry Scale: NTEP Class II Gold and Jewelry Scales
How to choose a legal for trade jewelry scale: NTEP Class II, the certified division, trade units and placing it in service, plus our A&D picks from 122 g to 12 kg for gold, silver and gems.
Read MoreA&D FX-120i vs FX-120iN vs FX-300i: Which FX-i Balance Do You Need?
The A&D FX-120i, FX-120iN and FX-300i share the same 0.001 g FX-i mechanism. Here is what the “N” (NTEP Class II legal for trade) changes, when you need 320 g, and which one to buy.
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