Brecknell 235-10S Mechanical Hanging Scale 5kg
Product Description
The Brecknell 235-10S is a traditional mechanical hanging scale with a 5kg capacity and 10g graduations. It works without batteries or mains power — the spring-loaded mechanism and rack-and-pinion movement...
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 320(H) x 273(W) x 60(D)mm
- Material
- ABS
- Warranty
- 1 Year
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Product Description
The Brecknell 235-10S is a traditional mechanical hanging scale with a 5kg capacity and 10g graduations. It works without batteries or mains power — the spring-loaded mechanism and rack-and-pinion movement deliver a reading directly from the large 254mm dial face, which is dual-marked for easy reading at a glance. The ABS plastic housing keeps the unit lightweight, and the stainless steel hook and tail are corrosion resistant, which matters in environments where the scale is likely to encounter moisture or damp conditions.
In practice, mechanical hanging scales like this are most commonly found in food markets, butchery counters, produce stalls, prep areas, and stockrooms where a quick, no-fuss weight check is needed and power access is limited or inconvenient. There are no warm-up times, no calibration routines, and no screen to clean or protect — it simply hangs, weighs, and reads. For repetitive portioning at volume, the mechanical movement is built to withstand sustained use over a long service life.
Practical advantages for day-to-day use include:
- No power supply required — fully self-contained and portable
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel hook and tail for use in damp environments
- Large dual-marked dial face for quick readings without close inspection
- Simple rack-and-pinion mechanism with no electronic components to fail
- Oblong pan included for loose produce or irregular items
This scale is best suited to lower-throughput applications where a mechanical reading is sufficient — food markets, outdoor catering, butchery prep, and similar settings. It is not designed for precision portioning to the gram, and operators needing tighter accuracy or higher capacity should consider a dedicated digital platform or portion control scale instead.
If you are unsure whether this scale suits your setup or workflow, the team is happy to talk it through before you order.
Key Features
- Spring-loaded mechanical movement with no battery or mains power needed
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel hook and tail for damp environments
- 254mm dual-marked dial face readable quickly at arm's length
- Rack-and-pinion mechanism built for sustained long-term use
- Supplied with oblong pan suitable for loose or irregular produce
Operational Benefits
- Works anywhere without power, making it reliable in outdoor or remote settings
- Stainless steel fittings resist corrosion in wet or humid prep environments
- Large dial reduces reading errors during busy service periods
- No electronics means fewer failure points and lower maintenance demands
- Included pan speeds up weighing of loose produce without additional equipment
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 320(H) x 273(W) x 60(D)mm
- Material
- ABS
- Warranty
- 1 Year
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Frequently Asked Questions
- It is well suited to basic portioning and stock checks in a prep environment where speed and portability matter more than precision. For tight gram-accurate portioning — pastry work, for example — a dedicated digital portion scale with finer graduations would be more appropriate.
- No. Mechanical hanging scales of this type require no calibration routine or set-up — they are ready to use straight away. It is worth checking the zero position before first use and periodically during service to ensure the mechanism has not drifted, particularly if the scale is moved or stored between uses.
- The main practical advantage of a mechanical scale is that it needs no power source, making it straightforward to use at outdoor markets, mobile catering, or anywhere a mains supply or batteries are inconvenient. Digital scales generally offer finer accuracy and can be easier to read in poor light, so the right choice depends on your working environment and how precise your measurements need to be.