Penn Scale NV221 220 Gram Capacity Stainless Steel Electronic Balance

The Penn Scale NV221 Ohaus® Navigator Electronic Balance is a precision digital scale designed for professional food industry applications, offering high accuracy for small-weight measurements. With a 220 g capacity and 0.1 g readability, it ensures detailed portioning and ingredient measurement in commercial kitchens and food processing facilities. Its compact 8" width by 9-1/10" depth and 2-4/5" height make it suitable for limited workspace environments, while the stainless steel platform facilitates easy cleaning and durability. This balance supports multiple application modes, including weighing (g, kg, N, oz., ozt, dwt, lb., lb:oz, ct, grain), parts counting, and percent weighing. Equipped with an intuitive 3/4" backlit LCD and advanced calibration options, it provides precise and efficient measurement workflows. Its robust ABS housing, overload protection, and a versatile power source with an included AC adapter and optional batteries make it a reliable choice for laboratory, quality control, and ingredient portioning tasks in commercial food operations.

Top Penn Scale NV221 Features

The Penn Scale NV221 is engineered for precise weighing and counting in foodservice environments, featuring a stainless steel platform for durability, multiple application modes for versatility, and quick stabilization for streamlined workflows. Its user-friendly interface and overload protection simplify daily use, while calibration lock and digital calibration ensure measurement accuracy. Designed to fit seamlessly into busy commercial kitchens, it enhances accuracy and efficiency for various food processing tasks.

• Capacity: 220 grams with 0.1 gram readability for detailed portion control
• Construction: stainless steel platform ensures durability and easy cleaning
• Operation modes: support for weighing, parts counting, and percent weighing
• Ease of use: backlit LCD and auto stabilization streamline workflow
• Connectivity: USB, RS232, Ethernet options facilitate integration into existing systems

Ideal for precise food ingredient measurement and quality control in commercial foodservice settings.

Penn Scale NV221 Technical Specs

The Penn Scale NV221 balances utilize a self-contained design featuring a stainless steel platform measuring 7" wide with a rectangular construction, mounted within a protective ABS housing measuring 8" x 9-1/10" x 2-4/5". Weighing only 3.3 lbs, it supports high-precision measurement for food portions and ingredient batches. Powered via an included A/C adapter with an optional batteries, it operates efficiently within a temperature range of 50°F to 104°F. The scale's materials are safe for food environments, durable, and designed for simple cleaning. Equipped with multiple application modes, including weighing and parts counting, it ensures easy calibration and stability with a digital interface. The unit demonstrates optimal performance in moderate workload applications across quality assurance, portioning, and inventory management within food production facilities.

• Electrical Requirements: Includes A/C adapter, operates at standard 120V, 60Hz
• Dimensions: 8" W x 9-1/10" D x 2-4/5" H
• Material: ABS housing with stainless steel platform
• Temperature Range: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C)
• Connectivity: USB, RS232, Ethernet (optional accessories)
• Food Safety: Materials compliant for food environments, easy to sanitize
• Weight: 3.3 lbs (product weight)

In practice, setup involves proper leveling, electrical connection, and routine calibration with external weights to maintain measurement accuracy, supporting workflow efficiency in culinary, laboratory, and manufacturing settings where precision is critical.

What is a commercial digital scale?

A commercial digital scale is a precise weighing instrument used in foodservice and industrial settings to measure small quantities of ingredients with high accuracy. The Penn Scale NV221 is an example of a top commercial digital scale, featuring a self-contained design, stainless steel platform, and multiple modes such as weighing, counting, and percent measurement. Installed in kitchens, laboratories, or quality control stations, it provides reliable weighing performance suited for moderate-volume food preparation or product validation, supporting consistent portion control and inventory management.

Top digital scales for moderate-volume foodservice operations

Designed for precise ingredient measurement and quality assurance, the Penn Scale NV221 balances robust build quality, accurate digital readings, and versatile application modes, making it suitable for moderate-volume food preparation and processing environments. Penn Scale NV221 is a dependable instruments for culinary, laboratory, and food manufacturing workflows, especially in operations requiring detailed measurement accuracy.

• Operation Type — suitable for moderate-volume food preparation
• Foodservice Setting — ideal for commercial kitchens and production lines
• Application Category — supports portion control and ingredient validation
• Workload Qualification — handles medium throughput with consistent performance
• Use Case — precise measurement and counting in food production environments

Why Choose Penn Scale NV221?

Compared to similar balances, the Penn Scale NV221 offers a combination of durable stainless steel construction, precise digital performance, and multiple application modes, supporting efficient and accurate food measurement tasks. Its compact footprint and reliable overload protection enhance operational efficiency, while flexible calibration options ensure ongoing measurement integrity in demanding foodservice environments.

• Compact and durable design optimized for busy kitchens
• Supports multiple measurement modes for versatile use
• Stainless steel platform simplifies cleaning and sanitation
• Connectivity options facilitate integration with data systems
• Auto stabilization and backlit display improve measurement speed and visibility