Ohaus Harvard trip 1400/1500 Series Scales

• 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 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.

• 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?

Precision and portable balances are valued for their accuracy and reliability across laboratory and pharmaceutical settings. Buyers typically seek models with proven calibration stability and minimal drift over time. When purchasing used equipment, industry practice emphasises checking calibration certificates, verifying display functionality, and confirming availability of replacement parts. These instruments are generally regarded as durable workhorses that perform well if properly maintained. Key strengths include repeatability, compact design for space-constrained labs, and compatibility with existing analytical workflows.

General overview for this equipment type