A wide range of industrial and laboratory balances in various capacities and applications is available.  There are several factors to consider in the selection of the balance among them the following: -

1.The maximum capacity and the accuracy or resolution.

2.The size of the platter relative to the weighing container.

3.The use the balance will be put into and the environment; dusty, wet, corrosive etc.

4.The power supply AC or DC as this will determine portability

5.And finally the budget.

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