The Penn Scale PR4202/E Ohaus® PR Series Analytical Precision Balance is a high-accuracy, digital laboratory scale designed for precise food industry applications and commercial culinary environments. Equipped with ExCal internal calibration, it delivers consistent measurement reliability, featuring a capacity of 4200 grams with a resolution of 0.001 grams. This balance's compact footprint of approximately 7-9/10" by 12-1/2" and a height of 3-7/10" makes it suitable for bench-top integration, offering essential features such as a backlit display, stainless steel weighing platform, and multiple weighing units including grams, kilograms, carats, and more. Its technical specifications cater to professionals requiring exact portioning, ingredient analysis, or quality control in food production, laboratory testing, or packaging workflows, emphasizing accuracy, durability, and user-friendly operation for precision measurement tasks.
Top Penn Scale PR4202/E Features
The Penn Scale PR4202/E analytical precision balance offers expert-level features optimized for food industry professionals, including a 4200 g capacity with 0.001 g verification interval, integrated internal calibration for consistent accuracy, and a stainless steel round platform designed for durability. Its user-friendly interface includes a backlit display, multiple weighing units, and a stability indicator, making it suitable for routine portions, ingredients, and percent weighing. The balance's plastic housing maintains lightweight portability and withstands typical kitchen or laboratory environments, supporting precise workflows in commercial settings requiring high reliability and minimal maintenance.
- High-precision measurement: 4200 g capacity with 0.001 g resolution
- Robust stainless steel platform: Durable, corrosion-resistant round design
- Internal calibration: ExCal system ensures consistent accuracy over time
- Ease of operation: Backlit display and stable measurement indication
- Versatile weighing units: g, kg, ct, dwt, grain, oz, ozt, lb for multiple applications
Ideal for routine weighing, parts counting, and percent weighing in food production or quality control labs.
Penn Scale PR4202/E Technical Specs
The Penn Scale PR4202/E combines a self-contained, air-cooled design with a stainless steel platform and durable plastic housing structure, measuring approximately 7-9/10" by 12-1/2" with a height of 3-7/10". It operates on 100-240V power with a power draw of 12-18VA, ensuring compatibility with standard electrical outlets in commercial kitchen or laboratory settings. The balance weighs 11 pounds and features a non-legal-for-trade designation suitable for internal weighing, ingredient analysis, or sample portioning. Its construction includes corrosion-resistant stainless steel for the platform and impact-resistant plastic housing, with temperature resistance suitable for typical ambient environments. The device’s multi-user and security features, along with a stability indicator, support reliable, repeatable measurements essential for food safety and quality assurance processes. Maintenance involves simple cleaning of the stainless steel platform and periodic calibration checks, facilitated by the intuitive user interface and ExCal internal calibration system. The compact design integrates seamlessly with workflow setups, providing accurate data for product formulation, portion control, and inventory management.
- Electrical Requirements: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, single phase, 12-18VA
- Construction & Finish: Stainless steel platform, ABS plastic top housing
- Dimensions: 7.9" W × 12.5" D × 3.7" H
- Weight: 11 lbs (product weight), shipping weight varies
- Calibration: Internal ExCal calibration system
- Operating Range: Ambient temperature tolerant; ideal for typical kitchen/lab environments
- Cleaning & Maintenance: Detachable stainless steel platform, wipeable plastic housing
- Power connection: Standard AC outlet for continuous operation
- Placement clearance: Adequate space for platform access and ventilation
- Workflow integration: Compatible with external data transfer via RS-232 port
- Environmental suitability: Suitable for dry, temperature-controlled rooms
- Routine upkeep: Periodic calibration and platform cleaning recommended
What is a commercial precision balance?
A commercial precision balance is a high-accuracy digital weighing instrument used primarily in food production, laboratories, and packaging facilities. It provides precise measurements for ingredient formulation, portion control, and quality assessment, typically featuring internal calibration, multiple measurement units, and durable construction suited for indoor environments. The Penn Scale PR4202/E is an example of such a device, installed in laboratory or culinary settings for exact ingredient analysis, supporting accurate, repeatable weighing practices critical in food industry applications, and ideal for mid-volume sample testing and quality assurance processes.
Top Digital Precision Scales for Food Industry Applications
Built with robust construction and advanced internal calibration, Penn Scale PR4202/E digital balances cater to food production and quality control workflows, supporting precise portioning and ingredient analysis in diverse commercial settings. The device is designed for operation in moderate workload scenarios, including research labs and kitchens with consistent throughput, providing accurate, reliable measurement data for optimal food safety and product consistency.
- Operation type – Suitable for medium-volume food processing and lab testing
- Kitchen setting – Fits in compact commercial kitchens and quality labs
- Foodservice category – Ideal for ingredient weighing and portioning
- Workload qualifier – Supports moderate throughput for daily use
- Use case – Precise ingredient control and quality assurance standards
Why Choose Penn Scale PR4202/E
Compared to similar midsize balances, the Penn Scale PR4202/E offers a combination of durable stainless steel construction, integrated internal calibration, and a compact footprint, making it ideal for demanding food industry applications. Its reliability, ease of maintenance, and multi-unit measurement capabilities enhance operational efficiency, while its design optimizes workflow integration in diverse kitchen and lab environments without compromising accuracy.
- Additional durability with stainless steel platform and impact-resistant housing
- Self-contained ExCal calibration reduces maintenance interruptions
- Compact design fits seamlessly into limited workspace
- Multi-measurement units improve versatility across applications
- Stable measurement with user-friendly interface reduces errors
