Top Pan Balances

The term Top Pan Balance or Top Loading Balance refers to weighing scales and balances that have a pan that is not enclosed by the body of the machine. Top pan balances commonly attach the weighing plate to the top of the balance and relates to machines that have a resolution not requiring a draft shield to protect the weighing surface.

Inscale offers a wide selection of top pan balances that feature high performance and high quality precision. Our selection of balances caters largely to laboratory-based applications and are frequently used for conducting science experiments in school, college and university chemistry labs; they are also used or to cover precise weighing functions. We supply a large range of top pan balances from Adam Equipment, A&D Weighing and Kern.

If you require more information about our top pan balances or would like us to recommend a balance for your needs then please contact us.

Kern PFB Precision Balances

Model Capacities:
120g to 6kg
Has Trade Approved Models:
No

Starting at £225.00 £270.00

Easy-to-use, precision top pan balance designed for use in schools, colleges and universities. The PFB balance is a low-cost, entry level scale featuring an internal rechargeable battery for portable use when conducting science or weight related experiments in classroom environments. Learn More
Kern PBS Multi-functional Laboratory Balance

Model Capacities:
620g to 6.2kg
Has Trade Approved Models:
No

Starting at £1,160.00 £1,392.00

PBS: Adjusting program CAL for quick setting of the balance accuracy Capacity display: A bar lights up to show how much of the weighing range is still available Learn More
Kern EW-N Precision Balance

Model Capacities:
220g to 12kg
Has Trade Approved Models:
No

Starting at £540.00 £648.00

Classic Tuning Fork Measurement system Learn More
Luna Precision Balances

Starting at £495.00 £594.00

The Adam Luna precision balance includes a easy-to-read 24mm digits in white on a black background that is ideal for research and science labs, high-level education, and production and manufacturing applications needing precision results. Learn More
Eclipse Top Loading Balances

Model Capacities:
12kg to 32kg
Has Trade Approved Models:
No

Starting at £1,105.00 £1,326.00

Whilst Stock Last
The Eclipse top loading balance models comprise of models with pillar attachments and large top pan models ideal for materials testing applications. Eclipse balances offer weight capacities up to 32,000g. Learn More
Equinox Precision Balance

Model Capacities:
360g to 8kg
Has Trade Approved Models:
No

Starting at £1,020.00 £1,224.00

The Adam Equinox precision balance is ideal for research and quality assurance facilities; science education; precision counting; and production and manufacturing applications needing exceptionally precise results. Learn More
Solis Precision Balances

Model Capacities:
360g to 8.2kg
Has Trade Approved Models:
No

Starting at £807.00 £968.40

The Adam Solis precision balance includes a high-resolution graphic display that is ideal for research and science labs, high-level education, and production and manufacturing applications needing precision results. Learn More
A&D FX-i Precision Waterproof Balance

Model Capacities:
122g to 3200g
Has Trade Approved Models:
No

Starting at £903.00 £1,083.60

The FXi-WP is a precision top loading balance with laboratory level performance suitable for use in hostile environments to an IP-65 standard. The FX-iWP will be completely at home in any area where moisture or dust would prove a barrier to a normal top pan precision balance. 4 year A&D warranty included. Learn More
Core® Portable Compact Balances

Model Capacities:
200g to 5kg

Starting at £66.00 £79.20

Adam Equipment's CQT Core Portable Compact Balance is perfect for conducting simple weighing procedures in school classroom environments, science labs, veterinary practices and field experiments. This scale is exceptional value for money, featuring tough ABS housing and Adam Equipment's patented ShockProtect™ feature. Learn More
Astro® Compact Food Portioning Scales

Model Capacities:
2000g to 8000g

Starting at £85.00 £102.00

Adam Equipment's Astro range of food portioning scales feature a portable, compact deisgn that can easily fit on kitchen worktop surfaces. Includes a durable, easy-to-clean stainless steel construction. Learn More

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Top Pan Balances Help

Q: What are top pan precision balances?

A: With a top pan balance the weighing pan is usually directly above the weighing mechanism. They typically have resolutions from 0.001g to 0.1g.

Top pan balances are used to weigh solid masses where the result is not needed to be perfectly accurate, which is where an analytical balance may be used. Whilst top pan balances offer less readability than an analytical balance, they allow measurements to be made quickly thus making it a more convenient choice when exact measurements are not needed. Top Pan balances are also more economical than analytical balances.

Q: What is a top loading balance used for?

A: The top pan precision balances are used more often than not in laboratories, where there is a requirement to measure items below 0.1g, such as chemicals. There are other applications such as weighing of precious stones and even gunpowder for competitive shooting applications. Often preferred to be used for their speed and lower cost than the high precision or analytical balances.