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NTEP Legal for Trade Jewelry Scales

Legal for Trade NTEP Approved Jewelry Scales

If you're buying or selling gold, gold jewelry, precious metals, gemstones, etc... then you really need to be using a Legal for Trade NTEP Approved Jewelry Scale. If you're doing commercial buying or selling by weight then you need a certified jewelry scale. NTEP approved scales are actually tested by NCWM and have to earn a certificate of conformance (CoC#). With a legal for trade balance you can expect to see accurate weight readings. You may need to consult with your state or local weights & measures to determine your rules regarding Class II or Class III weighing equipment.
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    Rice Lake TE Series Tuning Fork Precision BalanceThe Rice Lake TE Series tuning fork balance provides quick response and stability with capacities in 220g, 620g, 3200g, 6,200g and 15,000g depending on the model.
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    Adam Equipment Highland Lab BalanceHighland balances from Adam Equipment have what it takes for basic lab work, field use and various industrial applications. 15 weighing units, LCD display, Capacity tracker, overload protection, rechargeable battery, RS-232 and USB interface, Handical™ manual internal calibration with built-in mass. Some are NTEP approved as well.
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    Intelligent Vibra ALE-NC Dispensary BalanceALE-NC series balances feature Vibra Tuning Fork Inside. NTEP Legal for Trade. Ideal for dispensary use.
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    Intelligent-Lab ALE NTEP Class II Analytical BalanceALE series balances feature Vibra® Tuning Fork Inside. Direct to Windows® Software. Anti-static Draft Shield. LCD Graphic Display and RS232 Interface & USB Type B. Reads in g, ct, oz, lb, oz t, GN. Below Balance Weighing With Optional Hook. Pan Size: 4.65" / Draft Shield: 7.8"h. Made in Japan. NTEP Class II
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    A&D Weighing GF-P Pharmacy BalanceA&D Legal-for-Trade Prescription Balance, ideal for Pill Counting & Compounding. One-Second Response Time. Meets Handbook 44 Requirements for a "Class A" Prescription Balance.
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    A&D Weighing FX-i Precision BalancesThe FX-i incorporates the reduced size Compact Super-Hybrid Sensor (SHS), which provides quick (one second) readings with high precision. The new Statistical Calculation Function (SCF) provides statistical data display or output of weighed samples
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    A&D Weighing Everest Compact Balance EK-i & EW-i SeriesThe popular A&D Engineering EK-i and EW-i compact balance series provides a wide selection of capacities and resolutions. Its versatile features include full digital calibration and a large LCD display with backlight. Its small footprint, optional carrying case, and optional rechargeable NiCd battery make it convenient

Trade Approved Scales

Our range of legal for trade-approved jewelry scales such as the Highland Approved Portable Precision Balance are made for everyone from pawnbrokers to professional jewelers, who partake in the buying and selling of jewelry, precious metals and gemstones. This often requires the use of a certified weighing scale or balance.

These top quality jewelry scales combine durable and simple to use designs, with high-quality weighing components that ensure expert precision and accuracy.

Where can you buy a jewelry scale?

Central Carolina Scale (919) 776-7737

What are some of the key features I need in a jewelry scale?

NTEP approval, easy to read display, adequate weighing platform, battery power

Why is my digital jewelry scale not accurate?

Some folks choose cheap pocket scales they found online to try and weigh gold and other precious metals. We recommend a quality NTEP approved scale. If you're using a pocket scale, it may be broken. If you're using a legal for trade scale, you might want to have it checked by a reputable scale company near you. Your scale may just need a calibration or it could be that a part is faulty.

What units will my jewelry scale display besides grams?

The Class II approved Highland displays: g, ct, kg, lb, oz, ozt, GN