OHAUS

MNM Scales is an authorized OHAUS dealer, stocking OHAUS scales and balances for labs, schools, jewelers, kitchens, shipping rooms and production floors: Scout, Pioneer, Adventurer and Explorer balances, Scout gold scales, Ranger bench and counting scales, Valor food scales and Defender washdown and low-profile scales. As one of the largest scale distributors in Texas, MNM Scales owns the inventory on our shelves in Cypress, TX, and every OHAUS scale ships free nationwide. Our TDA-Registered Technicians calibrate and repair OHAUS scales and balances in our shop, by mail and on-site across the Houston area.

How to choose an OHAUS scale

• Lab and classroom weighing. Choose a balance: Scout for portable work, Pioneer and Adventurer for 0.01 g to 0.1 mg lab work. See all OHAUS balances.
• Shipping, packing and inventory. Ranger compact bench scales weigh parcels and parts, and Ranger Count models count small parts by weight.
• Food and portioning. Valor scales are built for kitchens and food prep.
• Wet and heavy-duty areas. Defender 3000xw scales have stainless platforms for washdown areas.
• Trade use. If you sell by weight, pick an NTEP model, marked N, N/E or NTEP in the listing.

Comparing families? Read OHAUS Valor vs Ranger vs Scout.

Popular OHAUS models in stock

• OHAUS Scout SPX222: 220 g x 0.01 g portable balance.
• OHAUS Scout SJX1502N/E: NTEP gold scale.
• OHAUS Pioneer PX1602: 1,600 g x 0.01 g with internal calibration.
• OHAUS Adventurer AX4202N/E: 4,200 g x 0.01 g, NTEP.
• OHAUS Valor 4000 V41PWE6T: 6 kg compact bench scale, NTEP.
• OHAUS Valor V71P15T: 30 lb food scale.
• OHAUS Ranger R31P15: 30 lb compact bench scale, NTEP.
• OHAUS Ranger R31P30: 60 lb compact bench scale, NTEP.
• OHAUS Ranger Count RC31P30: 60 lb counting scale, NTEP.
• OHAUS Ranger R71MD6: 6 kg x 0.1 g bench scale, NTEP.
• OHAUS Defender 3000xw D32XW60VL: 60 kg washdown bench scale, NTEP.

OHAUS scales compared

Specifications below come from OHAUS data sheets and NTEP certificates for models we stock. Certified readability is the division a trade scale uses once it is placed in service.

Shop OHAUS by type

Browse OHAUS balances, OHAUS gold and cannabis scales and OHAUS NTEP milligram balances, or compare OHAUS with other brands in counting scales, bench scales and washdown food scales.

Choosing the right OHAUS scale

Schools and labs

The Scout SPX222 is a classroom favorite, and the Pioneer and Adventurer lines cover research and QC work with internal calibration on many models.

Jewelry and retail

Scout SJX/E gold scales are NTEP approved for selling by weight.

Shipping and inventory

The Ranger R31P30 and Ranger Count RC31P30 handle 60 lb loads with NTEP approval, for packing lines and inventory counts.

Food and wet environments

Valor scales suit portioning, and the Defender 3000xw has a stainless platform for washdown areas. See our washdown scales guide.

Who uses OHAUS scales

• Schools and university labs: teach and run experiments on Scout and Pioneer balances.
• Jewelers, pawn shops and precious metal buyers: buy and sell by weight on NTEP Scout SJX/E and Adventurer N/E models.
• Restaurants, commissaries and food processors: portion and package on Valor food scales and Defender washdown scales.
• Warehouses, shipping rooms and manufacturers: weigh cartons and count parts on Ranger and Ranger Count scales.
• Pharma, cannabis and quality control labs: weigh samples and ingredients on Adventurer and Pioneer balances.

OHAUS calibration and service

For any OHAUS scale or balance, calibration before shipping is available on request (paid service tiers), done in our Cypress, TX shop. Pricing is set by the scale’s maximum capacity:

A scale whose capacity is exactly at a tier limit uses the lower tier.

Balances up to 2,200 g fall in the first tier, 4.2 and 6 kg models in the 2.2–6.2 kg tier, 30 lb and 60 lb Ranger models in the 6.2–35 kg tier, and the 60 kg Defender in the 35–150 kg tier. Calibration usually takes 1–3 business days after we receive the scale, and our mail-in scale calibration service covers OHAUS scales bought anywhere. Our TDA-Registered Technicians service all scale classes, and we handle the RWM-780 and RWM-700 paperwork for trade scales in Texas.

Our technicians also calibrate and repair scales on-site across the Houston area and surrounding suburbs, with Dallas, Austin and San Antonio on request. On-site service is $295 plus $2 per mile round trip, charged once per visit, with calibration priced per scale on top.

Volume orders and rentals

Outfitting a lab, school district or production floor? Our wholesale scales program quotes OHAUS volume pricing, and our scale rentals cover short projects. Call (832) 290-3120, or contact us any time, 24/7.

OHAUS FAQ

Is MNM Scales an authorized OHAUS dealer?

Yes. MNM Scales is an authorized OHAUS dealer, and we stock the range from Scout portable balances to Defender washdown scales.

Which OHAUS scale is best for shipping?

The Ranger R31P15 and R31P30 compact bench scales are popular for parcels up to 30 lb and 60 lb.

Which OHAUS models are legal for trade?

Models marked N, N/E or NTEP, such as the AX4202N/E, the Scout SJX/E gold scales and the Ranger R31P30, are NTEP approved.

Do you sell OHAUS accessories?

Yes. We stock OHAUS power adapters, rechargeable batteries, RS-232 cables and interface kits.

Can you calibrate an OHAUS scale I already own?

Yes. Send it through our mail-in calibration service, or book an on-site visit in the Houston area.

How fast is calibration?

Usually 1–3 business days after we receive the scale.

Is shipping free?

Yes. OHAUS scales ship free nationwide from our Cypress, TX shop.

What do N and /E mean in an OHAUS model number?

N marks an NTEP-approved model for legal-for-trade use, and /E marks external calibration with a test weight. A model such as the AX4202N/E is both.

Which OHAUS scale is best for food prep and washdown areas?

The Valor 4000 XW V41XWE15T has a stainless housing, IPX8 protection and NTEP approval at 30 lb x 0.005 lb. For heavier washdown work, the Defender 3000xw D32XW60VL has an IP65 / NEMA 4X stainless base rated 60 kg x 10 g.

Do OHAUS bench scales count parts?

Yes. The Ranger Count 3000 RC31P30 counts parts by average piece weight up to 60 lb, and the Ranger 3000 bench scale includes a counting mode as well.