Compression Balance
Product Code : EL-B-10737
Quick answer: The Compression Balance is a mechanical dial balance in which the load on the pan compresses a spring and turns a pointer over the dial. It is used for quick general weighing and for teaching how spring balances work. It has a wide-view dial, a large pan and a plastic moulded body. Lab Exports manufactures it in Delhi for school and college laboratories.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | Mechanical dial (compression) balance |
| Dial | Wide view |
| Pan | Large pan |
| Body | Plastic moulded |
For the weighing range and dial graduation, email [email protected] with the house code.
How the compression balance is used
A compression balance is a form of spring balance. The pan sits on a spring inside the body; a load on the pan compresses the spring, and that movement turns the pointer across the dial. Because the compression is proportional to the force applied (Hooke's law, F = kx), the dial can be marked directly in units of mass.
In a classroom the balance is useful wherever a quick reading matters more than fine precision: weighing fruit or soil samples in a biology practical, checking materials before a mixing exercise, or comparing its readings with a beam balance. Since the spring responds to the pull of gravity on the load, a compression balance strictly measures weight, which gives teachers a simple way to introduce the difference between mass and weight.
- Stand the balance on a flat bench and check that the pointer reads zero with the pan empty.
- Place the object in the centre of the large pan.
- Wait for the pointer to settle and read the value straight off the wide-view dial.
- Lift the load off gently so the spring is not jolted.
Key features
- Wide-view dial that a group of students can read at once
- Large pan for bulky or irregular samples
- Plastic moulded body that is light and easy to wipe clean
- Direct reading with no weights to add
- Simple mechanical operation with no power supply
Documentation and supply
Most Lab Exports products carry a one-year manufacturer warranty.
Lab Exports manufactures the compression balance at its works in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi, and supplies it to school and college laboratories in India and 60+ countries, handling the export documents for each shipment. More about the company is on the About Lab Exports page.
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The full range is in the Balances section of the Laboratory Equipment range.
Frequently asked questions
How does a compression balance work?
The load on the pan compresses a spring, and the spring's movement turns the pointer over a dial marked in units of mass.
What is the compression balance used for in schools?
It is used for quick general weighing and for demonstrating how a spring balance measures weight.
What is the price of the compression balance?
Prices are not published on the website. Add the compression balance to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page, or email [email protected] with the house code EL-B-10737 and the quantity, to receive a quotation.
Does Lab Exports manufacture the compression balance?
Yes. Lab Exports manufactures the compression balance at its works at 11/315, Lalita Park, Laxmi Nagar, Delhi 110092, under house code EL-B-10737.
Request a quote
Email [email protected] with the house code EL-B-10737 and the quantity, or add the compression balance to the Enquiry Cart with the Add To Cart button on this page. Tender buyers can also see the Tenders and OEM page.
