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Noxx

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Hey guys,

I am now looking for a new digital scale. I gave the one I had to my employee in Quebec city...

I wish to buy something with a good capacity (not the previous 50g. I had!).
Something like 6000g. - 10,000g. Also, accuracy should be 0.1g or lower.

I will use the scale for weighing gold bar after melts. I am not looking for anything fancy like one with a USB port or a counting scale.

Any suggestions ?
 
Will you have to worry about getting it calibrated by any authorities?
I had a friend in Philadelphia with a coin shop,and he had to buy a certain scale,and have it calibrated every year or so.
I have that scale in my collection now that he retired.
Just something to look into since you will be using it for business.

Jim
 
Sartorius and Mettler were the big names once upon a time. I would buy something that can handle up to 12.5 Kg ~ 400 OZ with 0.1 gr accuracy. Maybe you can get one second-hand at much cheaper than retail. I'm sure others here are more up-to-date with this...Maybe some chinese made?
 
low end

http://balance.balances.com/scales/164

higher end

http://balance.balances.com/scales/205

It all depends what you want to pay.

Just do a google search for "6000 gram capacity electronic scale".
 
I won't get a "legal for trade" scale for now since it costs a lot more.

HAuCl4, I'll buy a 10kg 0.1g. accuracy scale probably. For example, there's this one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300448148506&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The thing is, the seller only ships with UPS, that means, for Canadian, about 40% duty/taxes.

I don't know why, but USPS and Fedex are cheaper.

Any suggestions ?
 
Do you need a 10,000 gram capacity? You can buy a new 0.1g Ohaus triple beam, that will weigh to 2610 g (with added weights), with a dial tare, for about $200 -$225. I have no idea what the tare capacity is.

http://www.amazon.com/Ohaus-Dial-o-Gram-Mechanical-Stainless-Capacity/dp/B000FQ8Y5M
 
Noxx said:
I won't get a "legal for trade" scale for now since it costs a lot more.

HAuCl4, I'll buy a 10kg 0.1g. accuracy scale probably. For example, there's this one on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300448148506&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

The thing is, the seller only ships with UPS, that means, for Canadian, about 40% duty/taxes.

I don't know why, but USPS and Fedex are cheaper.

Any suggestions ?

I only suggested a 12.5 Kg scale because Mettler had one, and because 12.5 Kg is about the standard good delivery bar of 400 OZ. I.e.: Odds are that you will never need to weight a bar bigger than 400 OZ.

I'd be surprised if the Indian or Chinese do not have very affordable scales nowadays. Just a thought.
 
This will do for me right now. 8)

VB-302A Lab Balance Counting Scale 3000g x 0.05g NIB $184.00 US.

This unit: 3000 x 0.05g / 0.1g (switchable). Other sizes and capacities available in our Ebay

Features:

Auto shut off -- selectable
Auto zero tracking
Semi-Auto calibration
Counting Feature (sample size 10, 20, 50 or 100)
Backlight (green color) can be set to on, off, or only on when weight is on the scale.
Low battery indicator
Large 1.3" LCD or LED display (please specify).
Stainless Steel weighing pan
Bubble level
Adjustable feet
RS232 Output for connection to computer or printer
LCD: g, oz, lb, dwt, ozt, ct, tl. T, tl. H, tl. J, gn, dr, mm, tola, pcs
Operating Temp: 0 - 40°C
Power Source: AC/DC or 6 x AA Batteries (batteries not included)
Adaptor: 9-12V/100mA
Shipping Weight: 4.4 lb
Scale Dimensions: 10.0" x 7.3" x 3.2"
Manufacturers 1 Year Limited Warranty



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300449008855
 
Tanita has become a big player in the electronic balance business.
I would also suggest that you get a calibration weight. You can either invest in a commercial calibration weight or make one yourself. Balances break and drift. A calibration weight should be used each time that you weigh something on your balance or on someone else's balance.
 
FYI, got it today:

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joem said:
I did not know a loonie is an oz

I think Noxx is flashing some bling in this pic rather than a loonie (canadian nickname for the dollar coin in case anyone wondered
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