Balances & Moisture Analyzers

Laboratory balances weigh samples, reagents and products accurately, from fractions of a milligram on an analytical balance to tens of kilograms on a platform balance. CSI Labshop supplies balances and moisture analyzers to QC, food, chemical, pharmaceutical, research and teaching laboratories across Malaysia.

Tell us the heaviest item you weigh, the smallest difference you need to see, and what the balance is for, and we will recommend a model and send a quotation.

Five leading balance brands. We can supply METTLER TOLEDO, Sartorius, A&D, Shimadzu and Precisa laboratory balances and moisture analyzers, from microbalances that read to 0.1 µg to precision balances up to 64 kg. Compare the ranges below, or ask us to recommend a model.

How laboratories use balances

Quality control weighs raw materials and finished products against their specifications, from milligrams of an active ingredient to kilograms of a batch.
Chemistry and testing labs weigh standards and samples on analytical balances before preparing solutions.
Food, feed and palm products check moisture in minutes with a moisture analyzer instead of hours in an oven.
Jewellers and calibration labs use carat balances and mass comparators from A&D for the finest weighing.

Types of laboratory balance

Analytical balances read to 0.1 mg (four decimal places of a gram) inside a glass draft shield, for standards, assays and gravimetric work. See the Shimadzu AP, ATX/ATY and AU series, and the A&D BM series.
Semi-micro balances read to 0.01 mg for very small samples. See the Shimadzu AUW-D dual-range balances.
Precision (top-loading) balances read to 1 mg to 0.1 g for everyday weighing. See the Sartorius Cubis, Quintix, Secura and Practum, the Shimadzu UW/UX, TX and BL series, and the A&D FZ-i.
High-capacity and industrial balances for heavy containers and production. See the Shimadzu BW-K/BX-K platform balances, the A&D GP series (dust and water proof) and the Sartorius Cubis high-capacity balance.
Portable and compact balances for teaching, field and simple checks: the Shimadzu ELB (battery powered) and A&D EK-i/EW-i.
Special balances: A&D mass comparators for calibrating weights, carat balances for gems and the Shimadzu SMK specific gravity kit.

Moisture analyzers

A moisture analyzer weighs a sample while drying it with a halogen or infrared heater and shows the moisture content in minutes, much faster than an oven. We can supply METTLER TOLEDO, Sartorius, A&D and Precisa moisture analyzers, and the Shimadzu MOC63u and MOC-120H.

How to choose a balance

Capacity and readability: choose the capacity for your heaviest load, then the readability for your smallest weighing. Finer readability means lower capacity and higher price.
Calibration: internal (built-in) calibration keeps the balance accurate as room temperature changes, which matters in air-conditioned labs that switch off at night.
Use for trade: if goods are bought or sold by weight, ask for a verified (legal-for-trade) model.
Place: analytical balances need a firm, level bench away from doors and air-conditioner draughts.

Brands we can supply

METTLER TOLEDO (Switzerland): XPR, XPR Essential, MX, MR, MA and LA balances, and halogen moisture analyzers
Sartorius (Germany): Cubis III, Cubis, Quintix Pro, Quintix, Entris II, Secura and Practum balances, and moisture analyzers
A&D (Japan): Borealis BA, BM and BH-T analytical balances, precision, industrial and special balances, and halogen moisture analyzers
Shimadzu (Japan): AT-R analytical, UP top-loading, platform and portable balances, and moisture analyzers
Precisa (Switzerland): Series 390, 360, 321 LX and 520 balances, and Series 530 moisture analyzers

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between an analytical and a precision balance?

An analytical balance reads to 0.1 mg or finer and has a draft shield. A precision balance reads to 1 mg or coarser, has a larger pan and weighs heavier loads.

How often should a lab balance be calibrated?

Check it daily or before use with a test weight, and have it calibrated by an accredited service at least once a year, or as your quality system requires.