A&D Weighing Scales & Balances — South Africa
A&D Weighing — ISO 9001 certified Japanese precision instruments. Compact balances, precision scales, and industrial platform scales fully supported in South Africa through Ecotao, with local stock, spares and technical support.
About A&D Weighing
A&D Weighing is an ISO 9001 certified company that designs and manufactures a complete line of electronic balances, scales, viscometers, moisture analysers, weighing indicators and controllers. Founded in Japan, A&D instruments are trusted in laboratory, pharmaceutical, industrial and research environments worldwide.
A&D's full product range spans micro and semi-micro balances, analytical balances, milligram and top-loader precision balances, portable and compact balances, high-capacity balances, moisture analysers, and weighing indicators. The range is fully supported throughout South Africa in terms of stock, spares, service and technical assistance through Ecotao.
Certification
ISO 9001Quality management system certified across design and manufacture
Approvals
NTEPNational Type Evaluation Program approved versions available for regulated applications
Precision
0.001gThe FX-120i reads to one milligram using patented C-SHS weighing technology
Battery life
~250 hrsEK-610i compact balance operates approximately 250 hours on batteries for field portability
The A&D product range
A&D manufactures instruments across every weighing category. Ecotao stocks key models from three categories — see what's available below, and contact us for access to the broader A&D catalogue.
Micro & Semi-Micro Balances
Ultra-precision instruments for pharmaceutical and research applications. Contact Ecotao for availability and lead times.
Analytical & Semi-Micro Balances
0.1mg readability with draught shields — for chemistry, QC and university labs. Contact us to order.
Precision Balances (Milligram)
0.001g to 0.01g readability — the FX-120i is in stock. Ideal for scientific and industrial applications.
Compact & Portable Balances
The EK-610i offers triple-range flexibility with battery operation and a small bench footprint.
Platform & Industrial Scales
The FG-60KBM heavy-duty platform scale supports 60kg with three resolution modes and counting.
Moisture Analysers & Indicators
A&D manufactures a full range of moisture analysers and weighing indicators. Contact Ecotao for these models.
A&D Weighing — products in stock
Three A&D models currently available through Ecotao — a compact multi-range bench balance, a precision milligram balance and a heavy-duty platform scale.
A rugged, versatile bench balance combining SG Weighing Technology with single and triple weighing ranges — ideal for counting, percentage weighing and comparator (HI/OK/LO) applications. Battery-powered for up to 250 hours of portable use, with a sealed, chemical-resistant panel and stainless steel pan.
- Capacity: 600g | Readability: 0.01g | Pan: 150mm diameter stainless steel
- Triple weighing range (EK-i) for fine and coarse measurement from one instrument
- SG Weighing Technology — robust, reliable load cell performance
- Battery operation: ~250 hours | Also AC powered
- Counting, percentage, comparator (HI/OK/LO) and under-hook modes
- Large 16mm backlit LCD — readable at wide angles and in dim environments
- Sealed key panel and SUS304 stainless steel floor/pan — easy to clean
- RS-232 and USB interfaces for data output | NTEP approved version available
A compact, lightweight precision balance using A&D's patented C-SHS technology for fast stabilisation and reliable 0.001g readability. Includes a breeze break, compact footprint and six application modes — popular across laboratory, scientific, educational and ammunition reloading applications.
- Capacity: 122g | Readability: 0.001g | External calibration
- C-SHS (Capacitive Sensor Harmonics Suppressor) — A&D's patented precision technology
- Fast stabilisation — compact, light-weight package
- Includes breeze break to protect fine measurements from air currents
- Application modes: weighing, counting, display hold, comparator, percentage, under-hook
- Weighing units: g, lb, oz, troy oz, penny weight, grain, pcs
- Popular for ammunition cartridge reloading (grain measurements)
- RS-232 output for data transfer to PC
A rugged stainless steel platform scale for demanding bench and production environments. Three selectable resolution modes — including a high-resolution 1/12000 setting — with counting and checkweighing (HI/OK/LO), AC or 4-cell battery operation, and a rock-solid frame designed for reliable long-term use.
- Capacity: 60kg | Platform: 300 × 380mm stainless steel
- Three resolution modes: Normal (1/3000), High (1/6000), Higher (1/12000)
- Counting function: 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 pcs sample registration
- Comparator: HI/OK/LO with optional relay output (FG-24)
- AC or 4×C-cell battery operation | Auto power-off to conserve power
- Low battery/power supply indicator
- Simple external mass calibration
Compare the three A&D models
Use this table to quickly identify which A&D instrument fits your capacity, readability and application requirements.
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| Spec | EK-610i | FX-120i | FG-60KBM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Compact bench balance | Precision balance | Platform scale |
| Capacity | 600g | 122g | 60kg |
| Readability | 0.01g | 0.001g | 0.005kg |
| Pan size | 150mm diameter | Compact (with breeze break) | 300 × 380mm |
| Weighing technology | SG Weighing Technology | C-SHS (patented) | Load cell |
| Resolution modes | Single & triple range | Single range | 3 modes (1/3000, 1/6000, 1/12000) |
| Counting | Yes | Yes | Yes (5/10/20/50/100 pcs) |
| Comparator | HI/OK/LO | Yes | HI/OK/LO + relay output |
| Battery operation | Yes — ~250 hrs | Yes | Yes — 4×C cells |
| Data output | RS-232 / USB | RS-232 | Optional |
| Best for | Counting, formulation, QC, portable use | Lab, scientific, ammunition reloading | Industrial, production, checkweighing |
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