{"product_id":"kern-tgc-500-1s05-portable-balance","title":"KERN \u0026 SOHN TGC 500-1S05 TGC Portable Pocket Balance, 500 g Capacity, 0.1 g Readability","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKERN \u0026amp; SOHN TGC 500-1S05 Portable Balance — 500 g, 0.1 g Readability, Battery-Powered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n \u003cp\u003eField teams and instructors gain a practical tool in the KERN \u0026amp; SOHN TGC 500-1S05 Portable Balance: 500 g capacity, 0.1 g readability and battery power in a 100×130×18 mm housing. Supplied as a convenient pack of five units, ideal for classroom outfitting or multi-station field deployments. The KERN \u0026amp; SOHN TGC 500-1S05 Portable Balance is ideal for education, field science and any application where mains power is unavailable or impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 g capacity at 0.1 g readability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The strain-gauge mechanism resolves to 0.1 g across the full 500 g range, covering everyday portable weighing from small parts to larger field samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery-powered (2×CR2032):\u003c\/strong\u003e Runs on 2×CR2032 batteries, enabling extended field use or classroom sessions without a mains connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-compact 100×130×18 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e The slim housing slides into a field bag or jacket pocket, making the balance easy to carry between sample points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e81 mm stainless steel weighing plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corrosion-resistant plate handles biological samples, food items and general field materials without contamination risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacklit LCD display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digits remain clearly legible in dim environments or under natural outdoor light for accurate readings at all times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 s stabilization time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid settling keeps sample throughput moving in schools and at field sampling stations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-unit pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied as five individual balances per order — efficient for equipping multi-station labs or coordinated field teams in one step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003eDetailed Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe KERN \u0026amp; SOHN TGC 500-1S05 Portable Balance packs a strain-gauge load cell, 0.1 g readability and 500 g capacity into a housing measuring just 100×130×18 mm. The 81 mm diameter stainless steel weighing plate handles everyday samples while resisting corrosion. Reproducibility is 0.5 g and linearity ± 1.5 g, providing reliable results across the full range. External calibration with a reference weight maintains national-standard traceability. Auto power-off conserves battery between uses. Warm-up: 10 min. The fold-flat cover doubles as a travel case, keeping the plate clean between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFieldwork, environmental sampling and on-site quality inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eEducational laboratory weighing in schools, colleges and universities\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePortable ingredient weighing for food preparation and nutrition analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eCourier and postal weighing away from a fixed workstation\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSmall-parts inventory counting and kitting in stockrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the KERN \u0026amp; SOHN TGC 500-1S05?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe KERN \u0026amp; SOHN TGC 500-1S05 Portable Balance delivers traceable accuracy in a form factor that goes anywhere batteries go — no power outlet required. Its stainless steel weighing plate and durable plastic housing keep it reliable across repeated field deployments. Add to cart at Weighcore.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KERN \u0026 SOHN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54047035064533,"sku":"TGC 500-1S05","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/9933\/4869\/files\/TGC-500-1S05.jpg?v=1781625046","url":"https:\/\/weighcore.com\/products\/kern-tgc-500-1s05-portable-balance","provider":"Weighcore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}