The Penn Scale PX1602 Ohaus® Pioneer® PX Series Analytical Precision Balance is a high-precision digital scale designed for exact measurements in professional food processing and laboratory settings. This analytical balance features InCal™ internal calibration technology, ensuring consistent accuracy without manual calibration. It supports a capacity of 1600 grams with a precision of 0.01 grams, making it ideal for applications such as ingredient weighing, parts counting, density measurements, and percent weighing in commercial kitchens and food production facilities. Compact and robust, it accommodates multi-user environments with advanced stability and linearity specifications, providing reliable results in demanding workflows.
Top Penn Scale PX1602 Features
The Penn Scale PX1602 balances are engineered for precise, reliable weighing in medium-volume foodservice and laboratory environments. Equipped with a stainless steel round platform for durability and easy cleaning, these balances incorporate InCal™ automatic internal calibration. Their multi-unit weighing capability supports grams, ounces, carats, grains, and more, facilitating diverse measurement needs. Designed for ease of use, they feature a backlit LCD, stability indicator, and integrated weigh below hook for density determination, optimizing workflow efficiency in commercial kitchens that require accurate portion control or ingredient analysis.
- High-precision capacity: 1600 g with 0.01 g resolution for exact measurements
- Stainless steel platform: durable, corrosion-resistant, 7-inch diameter for consistent use
- User-friendly interface: backlit LCD with stability and overload indicators for simple operation
- Multi-user support: accommodates multiple operators in busy environments
- Built-in calibration: InCal™ internal calibration ensures ongoing accuracy without manual adjustment
Ideal for precise ingredient measurement, density determination, and parts counting in commercial kitchens and food labs.
Penn Scale PX1602 Technical Specs
The Penn Scale PX1602 analytical precision balance operates on 100-240V AC power, supporting worldwide voltage compatibilities with a single phase and a power consumption of approximately 12-18VA. Its self-contained, stainless steel construction includes a 7-inch diameter round platform and a plastic housing detailed for durability and ease of maintenance. The balance's dimensions are 8.2 inches wide, 12.6 inches deep, and 3.9 inches high, with a shipping weight of 11 pounds. Designed for laboratory-grade accuracy, it features a repeatability standard deviation of 0.01 grams and linearity within ±0.02 grams, along with quick stabilization time of one second. The device is compatible with 7 measurement units, including grams, ounces, karats, grains, and others, supporting various food and ingredient weighing requirements. It integrates cleanability with a stainless steel platform, and its features include a stability indicator, overload/underload warnings, and a backlit LCD display for improved visibility.
- Electrical requirements: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, single-phase, 12-18 VA
- Construction materials: Stainless steel platform, ABS plastic housing
- Dimensions: Width 8.2", depth 12.6", height 3.9"
- Weight: 11 lbs (product weight)
- Measurement units: mg, g, kg, oz., lb., ct., pennyweight, troy oz., grain, and more
- Calibration & features: InCal™ internal calibration, 1 s stabilization, stability indicator, overload protection
- Use case scenario: Precise portioning and density measurements in food processing and research
Ensure proper electrical supply compatibility.
Position on stable, level surface to avoid inaccurate readings.
Maintain clearance around the balance for airflow and ventilation.
Clean platform with a soft, damp cloth after use for longevity.
Use integrated hook for density or specific gravity applications.
What is a commercial precision scale
A commercial precision scale is a high-accuracy measuring instrument used in foodservice, laboratory, and manufacturing settings to deliver exact weight measurements. The Penn Scale PX1602 is a top-tier example, equipped with a stainless steel platform, internal calibration, and multi-unit support. Installed in professional kitchens or food labs, it is optimized for tasks such as ingredient portioning, density analysis, and quality control, making it suitable for moderate-volume workflows that demand precise and repeatable results in food processing environments.
Top digital precision scales for foodservice environments
Premium digital precision scales like the Penn Scale PX1602 deliver consistent, laboratory-grade accuracy for moderate food production workloads. Built with durable stainless steel and advanced internal calibration, they support efficient workflow integration and precise measurement tasks essential in commercial kitchen operations and ingredient analysis. Penn Scale PX1602 balances ensure reliable performance in food preparation and quality control processes.
- Operation for medium-volume food prep in commercial kitchens
- Suitable for compact kitchen spaces requiring precise ingredient measurement
- Designed for food processing and testing facilities that demand high accuracy
- Support for diversified weighing units to match industry standards
- Integration into workflows with stable, reliable measurement output
Why Choose Penn Scale PX1602?
Why choose the Penn Scale PX1602 over comparable digital balances? This model stands out with its durable stainless steel platform, automatic internal calibration, and compact footprint. Designed for consistent, high-accuracy measurements, it enhances operational efficiency in commercial kitchens, laboratories, and food production environments by reducing measurement errors and simplifying workflow integration.
- Self-contained, corrosion-resistant stainless steel platform
- Built-in InCal™ calibration for continuous accuracy
- Compact design ideal for limited workspace environments
- Supports diverse measurement units for versatile applications
- Quick stabilization time improves inspection throughput
