Highland® Portable Precision Balances

Models

Readability Readability - Show All 0.001g 0.005g 0.01g 0.02g 0.05g 0.1g

Capacity Capacity - Show All 120g 150g 300g 600g 1000g 1500g 3000g 2200g 6000g

Model	Capacity	Readability	Pan Size	Approvals	Request a Quote
HCB 123	120g	0.001g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 153	150g	0.005g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 302	300g	0.01g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 602	600g	0.02g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 602H	600g	0.01g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 1002	1000g	0.01g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 1502	1500g	0.05g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 3001	3000g	0.1g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 2202	2200g	0.01g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø		Request a Quote
HCB 6001	6000g	0.1g	5.7" ø / 145mm ø		Request a Quote

Videos

Downloads

Accessories

Here is a list of our available related products and suitable accessories:

Product Image	Product Name	Item Number	Link
	AdamDU Data Collection Program	600002028	View
	AIP impact printer	1120014641	View
	ATP thermal printer	1120011156	View
	Hard carrying case with lock for Highland/Core	308002042	View
	RS-232 cable	3074010266	View
	In-use wet cover for HCB	308232030	View
	USB cable	3074010267	View
	In-use wet cover (pack of 5)	308232034	View
	In-use wet cover (pack of 10)	308232035	View
	Calibration certificate	700660290	View
	Kensington-type lock and cable	700100046	View

Resources

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  THE BURNING QUESTION - A Conservation of Matter Experiment

  Experiment 3. This safe demonstration will surprise and engage students, leading to a solid understanding of the law of conservation of matter. This experiment is designed for ages 14-18. It can be adapted for ages 10-13.

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  HAVE A BLAST FINDING MOLAR MASS - An Ideal Gas Experiment

  Experiment 4. Students apply the Ideal Gas Law to determine the molar mass of an unknown gas found in a common household product. This experiment is designed for ages 14-18. It can be adapted for ages 11-13.

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  KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE JOULES - A Hess's Law Experiment

  Experiment 6. This thermochemistry experiment tracks the movement of heat during an experiment incorporating measurement, data collection, data analysis, and drawing conclusions. This experiment is designed for ages 15-18. It can be adapted for physical science or introductory chemistry classes, but it is most appropriate for advanced classes.

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  MASSIVE REACTIONS

  Experiment 7. Chemical reactions can be classified into major categories of reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion. This lab illustrates different types of reactions. This experiment is designed for ages 13-18. It can be adapted for physical science or introductory chemistry classes.

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  TOPICtutor - Density Determination and Archimedes' Ah-Ha Moment

  This lesson plan is designed to explain how to perform density determination and explain Archimedes' Principle. This lesson is appropriate for grades 7-12 (USA). Parts of the lesson may be appropriate for grades 5-6 (USA).

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  Highland Approved Precision Balance Overview

  A video tutorial of our Highland approved portable precision balance. The Highland is a highly-versatile scale well-suited to laboratory, industrial and commercial settings.

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  SOIL CHEMISTRY Dealing With Data Can Get Rough!

  Experiment 5. Earth Science is used in this experiment where students learn how to identify and measure different properties of sand.

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  Highland® Balance Gets Top Marks From Arizona Educator

  Chemistry teacher Lisa Tozzi was on a mission to find precision balances for her chemistry classrooms. After careful research, she decided on Adam Equipment’s Highland portable precision balances.

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  The Highland Balance is “Dying” to Improve the Hair Color Process

  A Virginia hair salon owner finds that the Highland precision balance can be just as much at home in a salon as a lab

Articles

Blogs

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  What are Scale & Balance Accuracy Classes & Divisions? May 17, 2021

  Weighing devices used for commercial or laboratory use are often designated within accuracy classes, which are usually referred to simply as classes. What do these classifications mean? Let’s take a look!

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  Eight Tips for Using Balances and Scales on the Field May 2, 2021

  Sometimes, you just have to use your weighing equipment in the field. Whether you need to test materials on site to properly evaluate their properties or record field samples before they make it to the lab, there are times when you’ll take a weighing device outside.

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  Cosmetics and Scales: Why Precision Matters January 11, 2021

  Consumers of beauty products seek greener, healthier products with transparency about the ingredients. Creating homemade cosmetics such as makeup or skin care is more accessible than ever. Many people even make and sell their own brand.

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  Weighing Ink for Screen Printing November 15, 2020

  Screen printers need to carefully measure ink to get the right colors. Among the equipment needed to get consistent results, a good scale is high on the list. Let’s look at the importance of using a scale for ink mixing and which type of scale you should use for screen printing applications.

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  Why You Should Weigh Hair Dye July 21, 2020

  You might not think there's a need for scales in hair salons. But dying hair correctly is as much science as it is art and using a scale can be beneficial to salons and stylists.