Ohaus Corporation - Ohaus Harvard trip 1400/1500 Series Scales

Applications & Use Cases

• Used in educational settings for teaching fundamental weighing principles.
• Suitable for general laboratory work requiring precise mass measurement.
• Applied in industrial quality control for checking component weights.
• Utilised in food processing for portion control or ingredient measurement.
• Found in pharmaceutical compounding for small-batch ingredient weighing.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, capacities commonly range from 2 kg to 5 kg.

Readability

Units of this type typically offer readability down to 0.1 g.

Power supply

These are mechanical balances and do not require an external power supply.

Construction material

Commonly features a metal base and beam, often with stainless steel pans.

Footprint

Typically compact, suitable for benchtop use, with dimensions around 30 cm x 15 cm.

Principle of operation

Operates on the Roberval principle, ensuring accuracy regardless of pan placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary advantage of a Harvard Trip balance?

  The main advantage is its robust mechanical design, offering consistent accuracy irrespective of where the load is placed on the pan, due to the Roberval principle.

• Are these balances suitable for high-precision weighing?

• Do these balances require calibration?

• What maintenance is typically required for a Harvard Trip balance?

• Can these balances be used in dusty or harsh environments?