Brecknell 235-10S Mechanical Hanging Scale 5kg
Product Description
The Brecknell 235-10S is a spring-loaded mechanical hanging scale with a 5kg capacity and 10g graduations. It requires no batteries or mains power — the rack-and-pinion movement translates load directly...
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 spring-loaded mechanical hanging scale with a 5kg capacity and 10g graduations. It requires no batteries or mains power — the rack-and-pinion movement translates load directly to a reading on a large 254mm dual-marked dial face, making it straightforward to read without needing to lean in. The ABS plastic housing keeps the unit light and manageable, while the stainless steel hook and tail resist corrosion in damp or humid working conditions.
Mechanical hanging scales of this type are a practical choice wherever power access is limited or simply inconvenient — outdoor markets, butchery counters, produce stalls, stockrooms, and back-of-house prep areas where a fast, reliable weight check is all that is needed. There is no warm-up period, no calibration routine to run through, and no display to protect. It hangs, it weighs, and it reads. The mechanical movement is built for sustained, repetitive use and has no electronic components that can fail or require replacement.
Day-to-day advantages include:
- No power supply required — fully self-contained and portable
- Stainless steel hook and tail resist corrosion in damp environments
- Large dual-marked dial face gives quick readings at a glance
- Simple rack-and-pinion mechanism with no electronics to service
- Supplied with an oblong pan for loose produce or irregular items
This scale suits lower-throughput applications where mechanical accuracy is sufficient. It is not designed for precision portioning to the gram, and operators who need tighter tolerances or higher capacity would be better served by a digital platform or portion control scale.
If you are weighing up whether this fits your workflow, the team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- 5kg capacity with 10g graduations via rack-and-pinion mechanism
- 254mm dual-marked dial face for fast, clear readings at a glance
- Stainless steel hook and tail resist corrosion in damp conditions
- Fully self-contained — operates without batteries or mains power
- Supplied with oblong pan suitable for loose or irregular produce
Operational Benefits
- Ready to use instantly with no warm-up or calibration required
- Portable design suits outdoor markets, stalls and areas without power
- No electronic components means fewer failure points over long service life
- Corrosion-resistant fittings hold up reliably in humid prep environments
- Simple mechanism keeps ongoing maintenance and running costs minimal
Specifications
- Dimensions
- 320(H) x 273(W) x 60(D)mm
- Material
- ABS
- Warranty
- 1 Year
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Frequently Asked Questions
- With 10g graduations, the 235-10S is well suited to general weighing tasks such as checking produce quantities or portioning to approximate weights. It is not designed for precision portioning to the gram — operators who need tighter accuracy for recipe consistency or controlled portioning would be better served by a digital portion control scale.
- Mechanical hanging scales work well in settings where power access is limited or inconvenient — outdoor markets, mobile catering, butchery counters, and stockrooms are common examples. The absence of batteries or a mains connection makes them reliable in those environments, though digital scales will generally offer greater precision and additional functions such as tare.
- The stainless steel hook and tail are corrosion resistant, which makes the scale reasonably practical in environments where moisture is present — a wet market counter or a cool store, for example. The ABS housing is not designed for full washdown conditions, so direct water exposure to the casing should be avoided.