Arlington Scale Company has a wide range of Portable and Stationary Balances
Portable balances provide accurate, flexible weighing solutions for applications that require mobility, quick setup, and reliable measurement without permanent installation. These balances are commonly used in industrial, commercial, laboratory, and field environments where space is limited or weighing needs change frequently. By combining precision with portability, portable balances support efficient operations across a wide range of industries.
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Analytical Balance
The TA Plus Analytical Series balance has an anti-static, transparent draft shield to protect samples in the weighing area from environmental interference. A fully automatic internal calibration and span adjustment promote exceptional accuracy while an RS-232 interface for connectivity with PCs, printers and other peripheral equipment. Weight data can be recorded and printed for ISO/GLP/GMP compliance.
Capacity: 120 g-220 g
Readability: 0.0001 g
Legal for Trade Balance
The TE Enhanced Series is Legal for Trade certified with a wide variety of functions such as unit count, percentage, gravimeter, statistics, animal, formulation and coefficient. The TE Series laboratory balance has optional Ethernet TCP/IP communication and is available with a glass draft shield on select models. A compact design and battery operation make the TE Series ideal for portability or small, crowded work environments.
Capacity: 620 g – 15 kg
Readability: 0.001 g – 0.1 g
Precision Balance
The TP Series precision balance is equipped with a 20-step bar graph that displays capacity load status, creating an effortless user experience. The TP Series offers selectable operation modes including weight, unit count and percentage. It also includes RS-232 communication and optional under-hook weighing and rechargeable batteries.
Capacity: 220 g-12,000 g
Readability: 0.001 g-0.1 g
Stainless Series Balance
The TS Series is a stainless steel toploader balance with an IP65 rating to protect sensitive electronics from potential exposure to dust or moisture in harsh, washdown environments. The TS Series has an optional waterproof RS-232 cable, battery holder and under-hook weighing.
Capacity: 620 g-8,200 g
Readability: 0.01 g-0.1 g
Compact Balance
The TC Compact Series is a toploader balance with a footprint smaller than a standard sheet of paper, making it ideal for work environments with limited space. The TC Series has an optional rechargeable battery, RS-232 cable and under-hook weighing.
Capacity: 620 g-6,200 g
Readability: 0.01 g-0.1 g
Consult with Rice Lake Balance Experts
Rice Lake Weighing Systems’ selection of balances meets the needs of almost every precision weighing application and business environment. From analytical to compact, and everything in between, we can help you find the system you need—when you need it.
Discuss your precision weighing needs with a Rice Lake balance expert to determine the best balance for you.
Portable balances are designed to deliver consistent weight readings while remaining easy to transport and deploy. Many models feature compact designs, lightweight construction, and battery powered operation, allowing users to perform weighing tasks in warehouses, production floors, job sites, and remote locations. Despite their portability, these balances maintain high accuracy and repeatability, making them suitable for quality control, inventory management, formulation, and verification tasks.
Industries such as manufacturing, food processing, agriculture, logistics, and research rely on portable balances to streamline workflows and reduce downtime. In production environments, portable balances allow operators to verify component weights at multiple stages of a process without moving materials to a fixed scale. In field applications, they provide dependable measurements where permanent weighing systems are impractical.
Modern portable balances often include advanced features such as digital indicators, multiple weighing units, data output capabilities, and overload protection. Some models integrate with software systems or printers to support documentation, traceability, and compliance requirements. Protective housings and durable materials also allow portable balances to perform reliably in demanding environments.
Selecting the right portable balance depends on factors such as capacity, readability, environmental conditions, and intended use. Understanding these requirements helps ensure accurate results, long term reliability, and efficient operation.
By using portable balances, organizations gain a versatile weighing solution that improves accuracy, supports operational flexibility, and enhances productivity across a wide range of applications.
