KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4 FES Precision Balance, 17000 g Capacity, 0.1 g Readability, IP65 Rated, RS-232

KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4 FES Precision Balance — 17000 g capacity, 0.1 g readability

Built for laboratory and production environments alike, the KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4 FES Precision Balance combines 17000 g capacity with 0.1 g readability for consistent, traceable results. The balance includes IP65-rated load cell protection for use in damp and industrial environments and an RS-232 interface for direct connection to printers and computers. The KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4 FES Precision Balance suits laboratory managers and production supervisors who require accurate, traceable weighing in a compact and practical instrument.

Key Features

• Capacity and readability: Handles up to 17000 g with 0.1 g readability and 0.1 g reproducibility, ensuring consistent results across the full weighing range.
• Tuning-fork electromagnetic weighing: KERN's tuning-fork resonance system provides high-resolution, drift-stable force measurement for demanding laboratory applications.
• IP65 load-cell protection: The sealed load cell resists water, dust and cleaning agents so the balance can be deployed in food processing, chemical production and washdown-adjacent areas.
• External calibration: Traceable span calibration with a reference weight is straightforward and quick; recommended weight class and calibration points are specified in the datasheet.
• Piece counting: Enter a reference sample quantity and the KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4 calculates total piece counts automatically — ideal for batch production, inventory checks and dispensing.

Detailed Overview

The stainless steel weighing surface sits on a plastic housing, with IP65 protection on the load cell. The housing measures 350×520×170 mm, the tuning fork load cell, housed in an aluminium body, achieves 0.1 g reproducibility with linearity of ± 0.3 g at 170.000 internal resolution, and the KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4 FES Precision Balance stabilizes in 3 s. A 120 min warm-up time allows the measuring system to reach full thermal stability before critical work begins. Data is exported via RS-232 to printers, PCs or data management software. Operating temperature range is 5° to 35°C / 41° to 95°F.

Applications

• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulation and dispensing
• Quality control in food processing, chemical production and splash-prone industrial environments
• Laboratory sample preparation and gravimetric analysis
• Parts counting and batch verification on the production floor
• Research and development weighing in academic and industrial laboratories

Why Choose the KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4?

The KERN & SOHN FES 17K-4 FES Precision Balance brings 17000 g capacity, 0.1 g readability and a comprehensive application suite — counting, tolerance weighing and percentage determination — into a single bench-ready instrument. Whether the requirement is pharmaceutical dispensing, industrial QC or laboratory sample preparation, it delivers consistent, traceable results shift after shift. Order today from Weighcore.