{"title":"Scales","description":"\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnsure you are measuring with precise accuracy when weighing your ingredients with digital or analogue catering scales.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have Portioning Scales that will help your kitchen with consistent portion control and keep costs down and receiving scales to easily check of your suppliers delivery quantities are correct and accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur digital scales are quick and easy to clean, ensuring that you can maintain hygiene standards throughout the kitchen. Digital scales are also space-efficient and can be battery or mains-powered, providing convenience whether on the counter or on the go at food stalls and mobile catering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany scales have a removable platform which makes this process even simpler. Some models also feature a protective shield that keeps any grease, moisture or dust away and keeping them in prime condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you need something more specialist just call out sales team on 01304 827272 as there are many more models available that we do not show on the website.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"edlund-rm-1000-mechanical-portion-control-scales","title":"Edlund RM1000 Mechanical Portion Control Scales 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Edlund RM1000 is a mechanical portion control scale built for accurate, repeatable weighing in commercial food preparation. It operates entirely without batteries or mains power, relying on a calibrated internal spring mechanism to deliver consistent readings. The all-stainless construction — platform, housing, and internal springs — makes it a practical choice for wet prep areas and high-hygiene environments where moisture exposure is routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a working kitchen, portion accuracy has a direct bearing on food cost control and plate consistency. A scale of this type earns its place at prep stations handling sandwich fillings, charcuterie, pastry ingredients, or smaller protein portions where 5g graduations provide the precision needed. The absence of electronics is a genuine operational advantage — no display failures mid-service, no batteries running flat, and no recalibration prompts breaking the workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePractical advantages for kitchen operators include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo power source required — ready to use at any prep station immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully submersible construction supports straightforward end-of-day cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel springs and mechanism resist corrosion in damp prep environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-angle dial keeps readings visible from different positions on the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF certified, meeting recognised commercial food safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no installation requirements. This is a standalone bench-top item with no fixings, plumbing, or power connections. The 1kg maximum capacity is well suited to fine portion work, but it is worth being clear about its limits: operations that regularly weigh larger cuts of meat, bulk dry goods, or full fish portions will need a higher-capacity model. This scale is designed for precision at the lighter end of the portioning range, not bulk weighing tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe RM1000 is a sensible choice for sandwich bars, hotel and care catering kitchens, deli counters, and any prep environment where consistent small-portion accuracy matters and simplicity is valued over digital functionality. If you are unsure whether the capacity and graduation suit your specific workflow, the team is happy to help you work through it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edlund","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36577862992,"sku":"745620","price":309.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/Edlund_RM-1000_Mechanical_Portion_Control_Scales.jpg?v=1599399040"},{"product_id":"edlund-dfg160-precision-portion-scale","title":"Edlund DFG160 Precision Portion Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Edlund DFG160 is a compact digital portion scale built for daily use at commercial prep stations. It weighs in both grams and ounces, features a removable stainless steel platform, and carries NSF certification confirming it meets hygiene standards for regulated food service environments. Operation is straightforward — the unit runs from a mains AC adapter or from battery, which gives useful flexibility when bench socket access is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsistent portioning sits at the heart of recipe accuracy and food cost control, and a scale earns its place on a prep bench by being fast, reliable, and easy to keep clean. The DFG160 responds promptly, tares at the push of a button, and keeps prep workflows moving without interruption. Field calibration means long-term accuracy can be maintained in-house without sending the unit away for service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey practical advantages for a working kitchen include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant push-button tare keeps portioning workflows moving between ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGram and ounce switching accommodates both metric and imperial recipe formats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable stainless platform cleans down quickly between tasks and at end of service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery mode allows untethered bench placement away from fixed sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eField calibration supports ongoing accuracy without off-site servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are no installation requirements beyond access to a standard mains socket for wired operation. The unit is light and straightforward to reposition, which suits kitchens where the scale moves between tasks or stations. It is worth being clear that this is a bench-top prep scale — well suited to daily portioning work, but not designed for continuous high-throughput portioning lines where a heavier-duty platform scale would be the more appropriate choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DFG160 is well suited to small and medium kitchens, bakeries, deli counters, and catering prep operations where portion accuracy is a daily requirement and bench space is tight. Operations running significantly higher portioning volumes may find a larger-capacity model better matched to their throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this scale is the right fit for your prep setup and portioning demands, our team is happy to talk it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edlund","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36577869008,"sku":"750301","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/Edlund_DFG-160_Precision_Portion_Scale.jpg?v=1599399041"},{"product_id":"edlund-e-160-economy-portion-control-scale","title":"Edlund E160 Economy Portion Control Scale","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Edlund E160 is a compact, no-frills portion control scale built for accurate weighing at the prep station. It reads in both grams and ounces, uses solid-state electronics for consistent results, and is designed to handle the everyday portioning tasks that keep a kitchen running smoothly — without the footprint or cost of a more heavy-duty unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn practice, this scale is well suited to light-to-medium portioning duties: plating consistency, pre-portioning ingredients before service, or supporting front-of-house packaging and grab-and-go operations. It is not intended for high-throughput batching work, but where a single station needs reliable portion accuracy without complexity, it does the job quietly and dependably. The removable stainless steel platform keeps cleaning between uses straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day operational advantages include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMains and battery operation, reducing dependency on a nearby power point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic tare function, speeding up multi-ingredient portioning tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow battery indicator, helping avoid unexpected downtime mid-service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic shut-off when battery-powered, preserving charge between shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNSF certified, meeting recognised food safety standards for commercial use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed installation to consider — the scale sits wherever it is needed on the bench. Mains operation uses the included AC adapter; alternatively it runs on a 9-volt battery where a socket is not conveniently placed. No ventilation, water, or drainage requirements apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis scale is a practical choice for smaller operations, bakeries, sandwich bars, and grab-and-go outlets where consistent portioning matters but volume does not demand something more substantial. Sites with heavier batching demands or higher-volume portioning requirements would be better served by a more robust, higher-capacity model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are unsure whether this scale is the right fit for your operation, our team is happy to talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edlund","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36577890128,"sku":"750910","price":409.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/products\/Edlund_E-160_Economy_Portion_Control_Scale.jpg?v=1599399044"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/collections\/SD05.jpg?v=1657283389","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/collections\/scales\/250-500.oembed","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}