What Is an Analytical Scale and How Does It Work?

⚗️ Introduction

If you’re in a lab or industry that demands precision up to 0.1 mg or better, then a regular weighing machine just won’t cut it. You need a highly sensitive, stable, and certified tool — which is where analytical scales, also called weight balances, come in.

At Shree Shree Weighing Solutions, we manufacture and supply high-precision analytical scales in Ahmedabad and deliver across Gujarat to labs, pharmaceutical companies, R&D units, and chemical industries. In this blog, we’ll explain what analytical balances are, how they work, and what makes them essential for your business.

⚙️ What Is an Analytical Scale?

An analytical scale is a precision weighing instrument designed to measure very small mass values — typically in the range of 0.0001 g (0.1 mg) or better. These scales are enclosed in a draft shield or glass box to prevent air movement from affecting the reading.

They are commonly used in:

• Research laboratories

• Pharmaceutical formulation

• Chemical compounding

• Educational institutions

• Quality control departments

Unlike basic digital scales, analytical balances are sensitive enough to detect the weight of a single grain of salt — making them essential for any process that demands accuracy and repeatability.

🧪 How Does It Work?

Analytical balances use electromagnetic force restoration technology. Here’s a simplified explanation:

1. The sample is placed on the weighing pan.

2. The pan is connected to a load cell with electromagnetic sensors.

3. These sensors detect the displacement caused by the mass.

4. A magnetic force is applied to bring the balance back to zero.

5. The force needed is calculated and displayed as the weight.

Most modern models offer automatic internal calibration, touch screen displays, and connectivity to computers or printers.

🔍 Key Features of Analytical Scales

• Precision up to 0.1 mg

• Draft shield to prevent air interference

• Internal or external calibration options

• Tare and auto-zero functions

• Backlit LCD or LED displays

• RS-232 or USB ports for data transfer

• NABL and Legal Metrology Certification

At Shree Shree Weighing Solutions, we offer models with all these features — tailor-made for Gujarat’s laboratory and industrial requirements.

📐 Common Capacity Ranges

• 60 g / 0.1 mg

• 120 g / 0.1 mg

• 200 g / 0.1 mg

• 300 g / 0.1 mg or 1 mg

Each model has different applications. For example, pharma labs typically use 200g/0.1mg models, while educational institutions use simpler 1mg options.

🛠️ Applications in Real Industries

• Pharma Companies: For measuring API (active pharmaceutical ingredients)

• Chemical Labs: For precise chemical compounding and testing

• Food Testing: For micronutrient analysis

• Forensics: Weighing trace evidence

• Research Labs: Experimental setup and validation

📍 We Deliver Across Gujarat

Whether you are in Vadodara, Rajkot, Vapi, Bharuch, or Gandhinagar, our analytical scales can be delivered to your lab with complete installation, calibration, and stamping.