Posts by MNM Scales
Lab Scale Buying Guide: The Right Readability for Each Type of Lab
A lab scale is chosen by the smallest amount you weigh: 0.01 g for teaching labs, such as the A&D EK-300i at $359.00, 0.001 g for QC and 0.1 mg for R&D, such as the A&D HR-100A at $939.00, both in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices checked…
Read MoreA&D SK-5000WP Manual, Explained: Setup, Keys, Units, Calibration and Errors
This SK-5000WP manual guide covers setup, keys, units, calibration and errors for the A&D SK-5000WP, an NTEP Class III, NSF washdown scale (11 lb x 0.005 lb) on sale for $233.00 (regular $595.00), in stock. Short answer: the A&D SK-5000WP is covered by A&D’s SK-WP instruction manual. Day to day it comes down to five…
Read MoreScale Printer Guide: Thermal vs Dot-Impact and How to Connect One
A scale printer prints each weight with the date, time and totals, and for indicators and bench scales the Brecknell CP103 thermal printer is on sale for $498.00 (regular $819.00), in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026 Short answer: a scale printer connects to…
Read MoreSpring Rate Tester: How to Measure Coil Spring Rate with a Load Cell
A spring rate tester reads the force at two compressions so you can work out pounds per inch, and the MNM Scales 1000 x 0.2 lb coil spring compression scale is $379.00, in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026 Short answer: a spring rate…
Read MoreOHAUS Scout SPX123 Manual, Explained: Setup, Keys, Modes, Menus and Calibration
This OHAUS Scout SPX123 manual guide covers setup, keys, modes and calibration for the OHAUS Scout SPX123 (120 g x 0.001 g), on sale for $543.99 (regular $1,036.00), in stock. Short answer: the OHAUS Scout SPX123 is covered by OHAUS’s Scout SPX instruction manual. Day to day it comes down to six jobs: release the…
Read MoreTank Weighing Load Cells: Sizing, Mounting and Kits for Tanks and Hoppers
Tank weighing load cells sit under each leg of a tank or hopper, and our MNM Scales 200,000 lb x 5 lb tank scale kit with four LPD-50k load cells is $3,498.00, in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026 Short answer: tank weighing load…
Read MoreStatic Eliminator for Analytical Balances: Ionizer Options Compared
A static eliminator for analytical balances stops drifting readings, and for A&D Apollo balances the A&D GXA-25 fanless ionizer is on sale for $270.69 (regular $965.03), in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026 Short answer: a static eliminator for a balance is an ionizer…
Read MoreA&D EJ-200 Manual, Explained: Setup, Counting, Density Kit and Calibration
This EJ-200 manual guide covers setup, counting, the density kit and calibration for the A&D EJ-200 (210 g x 0.01 g), on sale for $199.00 (regular $455.00), in stock. Short answer: the A&D EJ-200 is covered by A&D’s EJ series (Newton) instruction manual. Day to day it comes down to six jobs: fit the round…
Read MoreSartorius MA35 Moisture Analyzer Manual: Setup, Drying Programs and Calibration
This Sartorius MA35 moisture analyzer manual guide covers setup, drying programs and calibration for the Sartorius MA35 (35 g x 1 mg), on sale for $2,499.00 (regular $3,210.00), in stock. Short answer: the Sartorius MA35 manual comes down to six jobs: set it up level with 20 cm of clear space around it and 1…
Read MoreBalance Table Guide: When Your Lab Balance Needs an Anti-Vibration Table
A balance table keeps vibration away from a sensitive balance, and the RADWAG SAL/STONE/H anti-vibration table (stone top, 150 kg load) is on sale for $2,957.98 (regular $4,779.00), in stock. Reviewed by MNM Scales technicians · Updated November 3, 2026 · Prices checked November 3, 2026 Short answer: a balance table is a heavy, stable…
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