The Penn Scale 1702 SS Bakers Scale is a professional-grade measuring instrument designed for precise portion control in commercial foodservice operations. Featuring an 8 lb. capacity and a 9-inch diameter stainless steel platform, this baker's scale offers accurate weight measurement via a polished stainless steel beam graduated in 1/4 oz. increments. Constructed from durable cast iron with a food-grade powder coat finish and made in the USA, it is tailored for bakery, pastry, and culinary environments requiring reliable and hygienic weighing solutions. Its technical specifications ensure robustness and accuracy essential for high-volume commercial kitchens.
Top Penn Scale 1702 SS Features
The Penn Scale 1702 SS baker's scale provides precise 1/4 oz. measurements with a durable stainless steel platform and cast iron construction. Its food-grade powder coat enhances durability and hygiene, while the included weights facilitate quick calibration. Ideal for bakery and culinary settings, it supports accurate portioning with minimal maintenance, ensuring workflow efficiency in food preparation stations and commercial kitchens.
- Accurate 1/4 oz. graduation for precise portioning
- Stainless steel platform and cast iron frame for durability
- Easy-to-maintain food-grade powder coat finish
- Includes free weights for calibration and measurement consistency
- Compact yet robust design for space-efficient installations in kitchens
Best suited for bakery, pastry, and food production applications requiring reliable weight control.
1702 SS Technical Specs
The Penn Scale 1702 SS baker's scale features a self-contained mechanical design with a 9-inch diameter stainless steel platform and a polished stainless steel beam with 1/4 oz. graduation. The scale is powered purely by manual operation, with no electrical requirements, and weighs approximately 25 lbs., featuring durable cast iron and stainless steel construction finished with a powder coat for enhanced corrosion resistance. It supports a maximum capacity of 8 lbs., making it suitable for bakery portions, dough weighing, and ingredient measurement. The unit is built for intensive foodservice environments, with food-safe materials that facilitate straightforward cleaning and sanitation. Its compact size allows for versatile placement and ease of use in busy kitchens.
- Capacity: 8 lbs. (3.63 kg) maximum weight
- Platform size: 9 inches diameter
- Material: Cast iron and stainless steel
- Finish: Powder coat for corrosion resistance
- Graduation: 1/4 oz. (0.25 oz.) intervals
- Weight: 25 lbs. (11.34 kg)
- Made in: USA
- Design: Mechanical, no electrical power required
- Cleaning: Food-safe materials facilitate routine sanitation
- Operation: Manual calibration with included free weights
- Electrical Requirements: None (manual operation)
- Construction: Cast iron and stainless steel
- Finish: Powder coat
- Platform size: 9 inches in diameter
- Maximum Capacity: 8 lbs.
- Weight of unit: 25 lbs.
- Calibration features: Includes three free weights (1 lb., 2 lb., 4 lb.)
- Usage setting: Designed for bakery, pastry, and culinary precision
- Maintenance: Routine cleaning with food-safe products, minimal calibration adjustments
What is a commercial baker's scale?
A commercial baker's scale is a precision mechanical or digital instrument utilized in foodservice and bakery environments to accurately measure ingredients and portions. The Penn Scale 1702 SS model is a robust, manual device featuring a 9-inch stainless steel platform and calibrated in 1/4 oz. increments, suitable for high-volume baking and ingredient control. Installed in bakery stations, it provides reliable weight measurement for consistent product quality, supporting efficient workflow and sanitation in professional kitchens.
Top baker's scales for foodservice settings
Designed for moderate throughput and consistent accuracy, these professional baker's scales like the Penn Scale 1702 SS are ideal tools for bakery, pastry, and culinary preparation in foodservice environments. Built with durable materials and precise calibration, they support operation in busy kitchens, ensuring exact ingredient portioning and workflow efficiency.
- Operation_type — suited for bakery and culinary prep stations
- Kitchen_setting — optimized for commercial kitchens and bakery outlets
- Foodservice_category— ideal for pastry, bread, and ingredient measurement
- Workload_Qualifier — supports moderate-volume food production
- Use_case — facilitates consistent portioning and ingredient weighing
Why Choose Penn Scale 1702 SS?
Compared to similar mechanical scales, the Penn Scale 1702 SS offers a durable stainless steel platform combined with a cast iron frame, ensuring long-term reliability and easy sanitation. Its precise 1/4 oz. graduation enhances measurement accuracy in food preparation, while the included free weights support quick calibration. The compact, food-safe design improves workflow without sacrificing precision or durability.
- Durable construction with stainless steel and cast iron materials
- Precision measurement with 1/4 oz. graduation
- Made in USA for quality assurance and consistency
- Compact footprint suited for limited kitchen space
- Manual calibration for consistent weighing performance
