Mettler Toledo XP105DR analytical balance
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Mettler Toledo has been the go-to brand name for laboratory balances for many years. Normally we’re not strict “brand name” type people, but there’s a good reason that Mettler is such a popular choice for weighing solutions.
The Mettler XP105DR has a readability of 0.1mg and capacity of 220g, with fine range readability of 0.01mg up to 31g. It features Mettler’s Fully Automatic Calibration Technology (FACT), which is a fully automatic motorized calibration with internal weight. The draft shield is motorized and features hands free operation while the level control sensor warns users when the balance isn’t properly leveled.
The display is large, brightly lit and easy to read, and the touch-screen display allows for customization of parameters for up to eight users. We’re very impressed with the durability of these screens. Some of the original touch screens with Mettler’s AX series balances had internal gel pads that seemed to wear out quickly in high use or demanding environments (shared university labs, for example) and required expensive replacement, but thus far we haven’t seen this issue with the XP models. We’ll keep you posted with updates should our opinion on this change.
Recently there’s been an influx of basic analytical balances selling on Amazon and Ebay for rock bottom prices. For the most part these are manufactured in China and are from new, not-well-established or even previously unheard-of manufacturers. And there’s a reason they are so inexpensive: it’s because they’re cheap. Cheap in the sense that they are not well-made, not well-designed, and not well-supported, and constructed with subpar materials in a subpar fashion. Now for some labs or some applications the benefits of the low price may offset the risks of marginal dependability, but for anyone who needs a reliable balance sticking with Mettler (or Sartorius) is still the best choice.
Our technicians test balances to insure repeatability, correct cornerload tolerances, linearity, and reduced span at or near full capacity. We also test all displays and controls as well as any other features that are included, such as auto-calibration and draft shield auto-retraction, to make sure the balances are fully operational. Plus, like all our equipment, all balances come with a 90-day warranty. So if you’re looking for an easy-to-use and reliable analytical balance, please give us a call or email today about the Mettler XP105DR. Thanks!
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