Kern & Sohn Compact Balance EMB 500-1 500 g / 0.1 g, Weighing Plate Ø 150 mm

The Kern & Sohn Compact Balance EMB 500-1 500 g / 0.1 g is a reliable entry-level precision balance designed for laboratories, schools, and training environments. Its simple 2-key operation, durable flat design, and large LCD display make it ideal for routine weighing applications requiring consistent accuracy.

Key Features:

• Brand: Kern & Sohn
• Model: EMB 500-1
• Capacity: 500 g
• Readability: 0.1 g
• Weighing Plate: Ø 150 mm
• Operation: Simple and convenient 2-key control
• Function: Tare function facilitates formulation work
• Design: Flat, stackable housing (compatible with optional stack frame)
• Display: Large LCD for clear and easy readability
• Power Supply: Batteries included (3 × 1.5 V AA); universal mains adapter optionally available
• Additional Features: Hook for underfloor weighing and AUTO-OFF function after 3 minutes to conserve power

Compact, affordable, and easy to use, the Kern & Sohn EMB 500-1 offers precise weighing performance for educational and laboratory applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Kern & Sohn Compact Balance EMB 500-1 500 g / 0.1 g, Weighing Plate Ø 150 mm used for?

It is a reliable entry-level precision balance designed for laboratories, schools, and training environments. Its simple 2-key operation, durable flat design, and large LCD display make it ideal for routine weighing applications requiring consistent accuracy.

2. Is the Kern & Sohn Compact Balance EMB 500-1 500 g / 0.1 g, Weighing Plate Ø 150 mm suitable for laboratories, schools, and training environments?

Yes. It is designed for laboratories, schools, and training environments, and offers a capacity of 500 g and a readability of 0.1 g to support this kind of work.

3. What capacity and readability does the Kern & Sohn Compact Balance EMB 500-1 500 g / 0.1 g, Weighing Plate Ø 150 mm have?

It has a capacity of 500 g and a readability of 0.1 g, and is supplied under manufacturer part number EMB 500-1.

4. What weighing plate and operation does the Kern & Sohn Compact Balance EMB 500-1 500 g / 0.1 g, Weighing Plate Ø 150 mm offer?

It offers Ø 150 mm, simple and convenient 2-key control, tare function facilitates formulation work and flat, stackable housing (compatible with optional stack frame).

5. How does the Kern & Sohn Compact Balance EMB 500-1 500 g / 0.1 g, Weighing Plate Ø 150 mm compare with the A&D Compact Balance EK-12Ki 12000 g / 1 g, Weighing Pan 133 x 170 mm from A&D?

For laboratories, schools, and training environments, the Kern & Sohn model has the edge: it offers a finer readability than the A&D model (0.1 g versus 1 g for reliable measurements), along with a capacity of 500 g. The A&D model offers a capacity of 12000 g for heavy-duty weighing tasks, a readability of 1 g for reliable measurements and a weighing pan of 133 x 170 mm, providing ample space for larger items by comparison.