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
HCB 602	600g	0.02g	4.7" ø / 120mm 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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  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.

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  The Use of Balances in Materials Testing for Construction February 11, 2020

  In nearly any industry, the quality of the materials used can often mean the difference between success and failure. This can be particularly true for construction, where failure can have serious consequences.

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  How to Select the Right Laboratory Balance November 12, 2018

  A balance is an integral component of lab work, and choosing the correct equipment is essential to obtaining efficient performance and accurate results. There are many considerations in selecting the right lab balance for the job.

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  What is the Accumulation Feature? July 31, 2018

  When browsing the web for scales and balances, you might have noticed that a feature called "accumulation" is found in various different types of products. Accumulation can be very useful for a wide variety of applications.

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  What are Precision Balances? July 16, 2017

  The words precision and balance almost seem like a tautology; after all, you expect any balance you buy to be precise. In the weighing industry, precision balances are a specific category of weighing instruments that refer to the level of resolution or readability they offer.