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OHAUS Scales and Balances for Education, Laboratories, and Industry

January 14, 2026

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OHAUS Scales and Balances for Education, Laboratories, and Industry

Accurate weighing is fundamental across science education, laboratory work, and industrial measurement. Whether measuring small quantities in a classroom experiment or performing routine laboratory weighing, the quality and reliability of the balance directly affect results, repeatability, and confidence.

Sales data shows that OHAUS scales and balances represent high-value, considered purchases—typically selected by schools, laboratories, and professionals who prioritise accuracy, durability, and long-term support.


OHAUS Is a Trusted Name

OHAUS has built a global reputation for producing reliable, accurate, and user-friendly weighing equipment used in education, laboratories, and industry.

They are known for:

  • Consistent measurement accuracy

  • Robust construction for daily use

  • Clear, intuitive operation

  • Models suited to both education and professional environments

For Australian schools and laboratories, these qualities translate into reliable results and long service life.


Ordering OHAUS Scales and Balances from Wiltronics

When purchasing high-value weighing equipment, supplier support matters.

Wiltronics offers:

  • A curated range of OHAUS scales and balances

  • Experience supplying education and laboratories across Australia

  • Local technical knowledge

  • Long-term product availability

This ensures your balance is not just purchased—but properly supported over its working life.


Understanding Balance Types (And Why It Matters)

Not all balances are designed for the same tasks. Selecting the correct type ensures both accuracy and durability.


Compact & Portable Scales (Education and General Use)

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Best for: Classrooms, STEM labs, general weighing

Compact OHAUS scales are ideal where:

  • Bench space is limited

  • Equipment is frequently moved

  • Simplicity and robustness matter

Typical Wiltronics applications include:

  • School science experiments

  • STEM classrooms

  • Introductory laboratory work

These scales provide dependable accuracy without unnecessary complexity—perfect for high-use education environments.

🔗 Explore OHAUS compact scales at Wiltronics


Precision Balances (Higher Accuracy Applications)

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Best for: Senior science, laboratory preparation, quality control

Precision balances offer:

  • Higher resolution

  • Improved repeatability

  • Greater confidence in measurement

They are commonly selected for:

  • Senior secondary and tertiary education

  • Laboratory preparation tasks

  • Routine professional weighing

These balances sit at the sweet spot between cost and performance, which is why they frequently appear in high-value sales data.

🔗 View OHAUS precision balances at Wiltronics


Analytical Balances (Laboratory & Research)

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Best for: Laboratories, research, fine measurement

Analytical balances are designed for:

  • Very small sample sizes

  • High-resolution measurement

  • Controlled laboratory environments

Features such as draft shields and high-resolution displays make them suitable for:

  • Chemistry laboratories

  • Research and analysis

  • Advanced education settings

These instruments represent significant investment purchases, reinforcing Wiltronics’ role as a supplier of serious laboratory equipment.

🔗 Browse OHAUS analytical balances at Wiltronics


Education Applications

OHAUS balances are widely used in:

  • Primary and secondary school science labs

  • STEM and VCE science programs

  • University teaching laboratories

Key benefits for education include:

  • Simple operation for students

  • Durable construction for repeated use

  • Reliable results that support learning outcomes


Laboratory & Industry Applications

In professional environments, OHAUS balances support:

  • Sample preparation

  • Routine laboratory weighing

  • Quality assurance tasks

Here, accuracy, repeatability, and long-term reliability are essential—making OHAUS a logical choice.


Final Thoughts

Selecting the right scale or balance is about more than capacity or resolution—it’s about:

  • Measurement confidence

  • Durability under daily use

  • Suitability for the learning or working environment

OHAUS scales and balances provide a reliable solution for education, laboratory, and professional weighing, backed by Wiltronics’ experience and support.

👉 Explore OHAUS scales and balances at Wiltronics


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