Astro® Compact Scales

Astro portioning scales are designed to be durable enough to withstand the demands of a variety of food environments - from small café kitchens to large restaurant chains, from mid-sized catering companies to internationally known fast-food franchises. Readings on the display change from green to red to alert the user if the scale is overloaded. Astro's stainless steel housing is ideal for commercial kitchen settings, and allows efficient clean up with a simple wipe down after use.

Key Specifications

Capacity: 2000g to 8000g

Readability: 0.1g to 1g

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Features

Backlit display
External battery power
Multiple weighing units

Applications

Weighing

Features and Benefits

Hardware

Colour-coded keys facilitate quick recognition of the most frequently used buttons
Large, grade 304 stainless steel pan allows easy cleaning
Overload protection helps prevent damage to internal components
Rugged stainless steel construction for ultimate durability

Software

External calibration allows for verification and adjustment with weights
Auto power-off to save energy

Display

Vivid, backlit LCD easily visible in any lighting conditions

Power

Operates with AC adapter (included) or batteries (not included)
Low-battery indicator alerts users when batteries need replacement

Downloads

Manuals

Datasheets and Brochures

Accessories

Here is a list of our available related products and suitable accessories:

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Articles

Blogs

A Quick Guide to Compact Balances and Scales 4 April 2017
Compact weighing scales and balances are very common, as they tend to be inexpensive and can be used almost everywhere for a variety of purposes. In this category, most people buy bathroom scales or cooking scales.
Choosing the Right Food Weighing Scale 18 October 2017
Catering can be a hectic industry. Whether it's for weddings or fund raising events, the food needs to taste good, there should be enough for everyone without wasting it, and everything needs to be cleaned up in time for the venue to close or to keep on schedule for the next event.
Choosing the Right Scale to Weigh Spices, Herbs and Other Ingredients 17 December 2018
People use spices throughout the world. Some are common enough to be bought in bulk at the grocery store, while others are worth as much as some precious metals and are difficult to get unless you’re a professional chef.