Weighing the Essentials of Lab Balances: A Buyer’s Guide
Authors: LabX | Last updated: May, 2025
Overview
Laboratory balances are essential tools for any lab conducting quantitative analysis. From preparing solutions to weighing reagents and verifying sample masses, the right balance ensures accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. But with many types available—analytical, precision, micro, and ultra-micro—how do you determine which one is right for your lab?
This Before You Buy eBook details the important aspects to consider when evaluating lab balances with expert insight provided by Christian Weidner, Manager of Project Management, Universal Weighing Solutions at Sartorius.
Whether you're upgrading equipment or setting up a new lab, this guide offers a comprehensive roadmap for evaluating lab balance solutions that meet present and future demands.
- Document type: Guide
- Page count: 27
- Read time: 21 minutes
Key Takeaways
- How to choose the best laboratory balance for your needs
- Laboratory balance selection checklist
- Key performance metrics to consider when purchasing a laboratory balance
- Environmental and sustainability features to look for
- What to expect after purchasing a laboratory balance: support, training, and long-term success
This Resource is Designed for:
- Lab Managers
- Lab Technicians
- Lab Assistants
- Lab Directors
- Lab Heads
- Scientists
- Compliance Experts/Quality Control Specialists
- Environmental Health and Safety Personnel
- Academics
Applications Supported:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Research and Development
- Lab Weighing
Weighing the Essentials of Lab Balances: A Buyer’s Guide
