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Analytical Balances – Description

Analytical Balances

What is an Analytical Balance?

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An Analytical Balance is a highly sensitive laboratory weighing instrument designed to measure very small masses with extremely high accuracy and precision. These balances are

widely used in laboratories, pharmaceutical industries, chemical research centers, universities, food testing laboratories, and industrial quality-control applications.

Analytical balances generally provide readability up to:

This means they can measure up to one ten-thousandth of a gram.


Analytical Balance Working Principle

Modern analytical balances work mainly on the Electromagnetic Force Compensation (EMFC) principle.

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Working Process

  1. The sample is placed on the weighing pan.

  2. The balance detects downward force due to gravity.

  3. An electromagnetic coil generates an equal opposing force.

  4. The current required to balance the force is converted into mass.

Basic Force Relation

Where:

  • = gravitational force

  • = mass

  • = acceleration due to gravity


Major Components of Analytical Balance

  • Weighing pan

  • Draft shield

  • Load cell / EMFC sensor

  • Display unit

  • Calibration system

  • Levelling feet

  • Spirit level


Types of Analytical Balances

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  1. Analytical Balance

    • Readability: 0.1 mg

  2. Semi-Micro Balance

    • Readability: 0.01 mg

  3. Micro Balance

    • Ultra-high precision laboratory balance

  4. Precision Balance

    • Higher capacity with moderate precision


Applications of Analytical Balances

  • Pharmaceutical formulation

  • Chemical analysis

  • Research laboratories

  • Jewellery and precious metals

  • Food and beverage testing

  • Academic laboratories

  • Calibration laboratories

  • Biotechnology and microbiology labs


Advantages

  • Extremely high precision

  • Fast and stable readings

  • Digital calibration options

  • Accurate chemical weighing

  • Reliable repeatability


Manufacturers and Suppliers of Analytical Balances

KINGLAB INSTRUMENTS PVT LTD

Leading manufacturer and distributor of analytical balances and laboratory instruments. 

  • Address: No.356, 1st Block South Avenue Road, Muthamizh Nagar, Kodungaiyur, Chennai – 600118, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Phone: 044-48528585

  • Mobile / WhatsApp: +91-8838492534

  • Email: info@kinglab.in

  • Website: KINGLAB Instruments


Tapson's Scientific Instruments Co.

Manufacturer, exporter and distributor of analytical and precision balances. 


WENSAR

Manufacturer of analytical balances, semi-micro balances and laboratory weighing systems. 

  • Address: No.15, Abirami Avenue, 12th Street, K.K.D Nagar, Kodungaiyur, Chennai – 600118, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Toll Free: 1800-274-0895

  • Mobile: +91-9360847419

  • Email: mail@wensar.net.in

  • Website: WENSAR


DENVAR Weighing Systems

ISO-certified manufacturer of analytical balances and electronic weighing systems. 


HAXANE INDIA

Manufacturer, exporter and importer of analytical laboratory balances and scientific instruments. 


Scaletec Mechatronics India Pvt. Ltd.

Manufacturer and exporter of analytical balances, semi-micro balances and weighing systems. 


Adair Dutt & Company (India) Pvt. Ltd.

One of India’s oldest suppliers of analytical and laboratory instrumentation. 


Aequitas Scales

Manufacturer of analytical balances, laboratory balances and moisture analyzers. 

  • Address: Shop No.10, Mavani Shopping Centre, Kohinoor Road, Varaccha, Surat – 395006, Gujarat, India

  • Phone: 08045200153

  • Website: Aequitas Scales



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