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Brecknell 405-LCD Electronic Bench Scales 6kg Portion Control

SKU: CH389

£143.00(£171.60 inc VAT)

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The Brecknell 405-LCD is a general-purpose electronic bench scale designed for everyday portion control and recipe preparation in commercial food environments. It works on a simple, reliable principle: place a bowl or container on the stainless steel platter, tare it off, and weigh each ingredient in sequence. The 6kg capacity with 1g resolution makes it well suited to accurate portioning work where consistency matters across a prep shift.

In a working kitchen, the practical value of a bench scale comes down to how quickly and accurately it supports the prep team. The backlit LCD display reads clearly under typical kitchen lighting, and the 100% subtractive tare function allows operators to build a full recipe into a single vessel without removing it from the platter between additions. The removable stainless steel platter simplifies cleaning and holds up well to the daily wash-down routine that kitchen hygiene requires.

  • Full subtractive tare for sequential ingredient additions in a single bowl
  • Removable stainless steel platter — quick to lift off and clean
  • Selectable units across kg, g, lb, oz, and lb/oz to match any recipe format
  • Backlit display for reliable readability in varying kitchen light
  • Portable, free-standing design — moves between prep stations without fuss

There are no installation requirements. The unit is mains or battery portable, free-standing, and compact enough to sit on most prep surfaces without taking up meaningful bench space. It is worth being clear about the capacity: at 6kg, this scale is best suited to portioning individual ingredients or small-batch recipe work. Operations that routinely need to weigh larger quantities of bulk stock would be better served by a higher-capacity model.

This scale is a practical fit for smaller kitchens, bakeries, catering prep units, and any site where consistent daily portioning is a core task rather than an occasional one. It is less suited to high-volume production environments where heavier loads are the norm.

If you are weighing up whether the 6kg range covers your typical prep workload, our team is happy to talk it through with you.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 6kg capacity enough for general kitchen prep work?

For most portion control tasks — weighing individual ingredients, building recipes into a single bowl, or scaling smaller batches — 6kg is sufficient. Where your prep regularly involves weighing larger bulk quantities in a single pass, a higher-capacity scale would be a more practical fit and worth discussing with our team.

Does this scale need to be installed or connected to mains power?

No installation is required. The unit is free-standing and portable, making it easy to position wherever it is needed on the prep bench or move between stations. It is worth confirming the power source that suits your setup when ordering.

How well does the Brecknell 405-LCD hold up to daily commercial kitchen use?

The stainless steel platter is designed to handle the repeated washing a commercial kitchen demands, and the ABS base offers reasonable moisture resistance for a food prep environment. It is a general-purpose scale rather than a heavy-duty production unit, so it is best suited to kitchens where the workload matches the 6kg range rather than continuous high-volume throughput.
Brecknell 405-LCD Electronic Bench Scales 6kg Portion Control

£143.00(£171.60 inc VAT)

£143.00(£171.60 inc VAT)

The Brecknell 405-LCD is a general-purpose electronic bench scale designed for everyday portion control and recipe preparation in commercial food environments. It works on a simple, reliable principle: place a bowl or container on the stainless steel platter, tare it off, and weigh each ingredient in sequence. The 6kg capacity with 1g resolution makes it well suited to accurate portioning work where consistency matters across a prep shift.

In a working kitchen, the practical value of a bench scale comes down to how quickly and accurately it supports the prep team. The backlit LCD display reads clearly under typical kitchen lighting, and the 100% subtractive tare function allows operators to build a full recipe into a single vessel without removing it from the platter between additions. The removable stainless steel platter simplifies cleaning and holds up well to the daily wash-down routine that kitchen hygiene requires.

  • Full subtractive tare for sequential ingredient additions in a single bowl
  • Removable stainless steel platter — quick to lift off and clean
  • Selectable units across kg, g, lb, oz, and lb/oz to match any recipe format
  • Backlit display for reliable readability in varying kitchen light
  • Portable, free-standing design — moves between prep stations without fuss

There are no installation requirements. The unit is mains or battery portable, free-standing, and compact enough to sit on most prep surfaces without taking up meaningful bench space. It is worth being clear about the capacity: at 6kg, this scale is best suited to portioning individual ingredients or small-batch recipe work. Operations that routinely need to weigh larger quantities of bulk stock would be better served by a higher-capacity model.

This scale is a practical fit for smaller kitchens, bakeries, catering prep units, and any site where consistent daily portioning is a core task rather than an occasional one. It is less suited to high-volume production environments where heavier loads are the norm.

If you are weighing up whether the 6kg range covers your typical prep workload, our team is happy to talk it through with you.