Brecknell 405-LCD Electronic Bench Scale 15kg Stainless Steel

Name: Brecknell 405-LCD Electronic Bench Scale 15kg Stainless Steel
Brand: Salter
SKU: CH388
Price: 176.4 GBP
Availability: InStock

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The Brecknell 405-LCD is a general-purpose electronic bench scale intended for food preparation environments where consistent portioning is part of the daily routine. It combines a stainless steel weighing platter with a backlit LCD display and supports multiple units of measurement, making it straightforward to use across a range of prep tasks without needing to reconfigure between users or recipes.

In practical kitchen use, the 100% subtractive tare function is the feature operators rely on most. It allows the weight of a container or previously added ingredient to be zeroed out instantly, so multiple components can be loaded into a single vessel without losing track of individual quantities. At 2g resolution across the full 15kg range, accuracy is well suited to the majority of recipe and portion control work in a busy prep kitchen. The display is clear and readable under standard kitchen lighting.

Key practical advantages for day-to-day use:

Removable stainless steel platter for easy cleaning and sanitising between tasks
Selectable units — kg, g, lb, oz, and lb/oz — to match different recipes and suppliers
Backlit display readable in varying light conditions across prep and service areas
Mains or battery operation for flexibility across fixed and mobile prep stations

No plumbing or fixed electrical installation is required. The unit is light enough to be moved between prep stations as needed, which suits kitchens where weighing is carried out in more than one area. It is worth confirming your preferred power source before ordering. This scale is not designed for legal-for-trade verified weighing, so operators with compliance requirements for trade use should clarify this point before purchasing.

The 405-LCD is well suited to catering operations, central production kitchens, and food prep areas where reliable everyday portioning is the primary need. It works particularly well as a workhorse prep scale for smaller operations or as a secondary scale in larger kitchens. For sites requiring higher capacity or trade-approved weighing, heavier-duty alternatives are available.

If you have questions about whether this scale fits your prep volume or workflow, the team is glad to help you think it through.

Frequently asked questions

Is this scale suitable for a busy commercial prep kitchen?

The 405-LCD handles the everyday portioning demands of most catering prep environments well, including central production kitchens and à la carte preparation. At 15kg capacity and 2g resolution it covers the majority of recipe and batch-weighing tasks, though for very high-throughput operations or sites processing large batch weights regularly, a higher-capacity bench scale may be a better fit.

Is the Brecknell 405-LCD approved for trade or legal-for-trade use?

This scale is not verified for legal-for-trade use. It is designed for internal food preparation and portion control rather than trade transactions or regulated commercial weighing. If your operation has compliance requirements in this area, it is worth speaking to the team before ordering to confirm the right scale for your situation.

Can this scale be moved between prep stations during a shift?

Yes — at 5kg the unit is light enough to be relocated between prep areas as needed, and battery operation means it is not tethered to a fixed power point. This makes it practical for kitchens where portioning takes place in more than one location, or where bench space is shared across different tasks throughout the day.

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