Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Hi, Actually, we have three scales with readability to 1/00 of a gram (.01 gm), the HP-50X that weighs up to 50 grams, the Durascale that weighs up to 100 grams and the iBalance 201 that weighs up to 200 grams. Their prices go up in proportion to their capacity. With a readability down to .01 grams, the more it weighs, the greater the price. This is true in general for many scales, not just the ones I carry. You are right that the container can weigh nearly the capacity of the scales, but you get around that by using polypropylene weigh boats, weighing papers, and our tri-corner beakers that weigh just grams apiece, leaving you plenty of leeway for weighing ingredients. As for what I use, would you believe one of each? <g> It's true. I've got them all over the place. On my lab bench, I have the iBalance 201 (and I've been using it for better than 2 years). I use it all the time to formulate test batches (as small as 10 grams). I also use the Jennings HP-50X frequently as it's a " grab and go " sort of scale that I can carry to another table. Sometimes I use them both concurrently, especially if I've got a beaker tared on the iBalance 201 and I need to measure a small amount on another scale to add to it. I love both of these scales, but if I could have only one -- it would be my 201. I also use the iBalance 2600, the KD600, the 7001DX, the MX300 and the UltraShip 5500 (for large soap batches and in my warehouse for shipping). A girl can't have too many scales. <g> Jen Re: digital scales Hello, I reviewed your website. Basically, i'm interested in a scale that will measure at least 200g, for home use experimentation type. I notice you have some cute models on your website, however they only measure 50g. I have no idea how one would use that, since the container itself is probabbly more than that. I also want one that will measure 1/100 of a gram, so, the only model that fits both my criteria is this: http://www.lotioncrafter.com/store/My-Weigh-iBalance-201-pr-16154.html Is it solidly built? What do you use? Keep in touch..maybe we'll do a email thing convo too. > > Hi Lotion Fan, > > There are many models of scales out there and the one (or ones) you choose should be determined by your needs. > Post message: Cosmeticinfo Subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribe List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owner URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2005 Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 Hi LF, Here are the scales that I chose from lotioncrafter...... ~Jennings HP-50X Scale measuring small amount of pigments, preservatives, actives where accuracy of 1/100 gram is required. Weighs up to 50 g. I'm using this scale primarily for small batches of mineral makeup. ~My Weigh KD-600 w/AC Adaptor accuracy to the nearest gram, and able to weigh up to 6000 g. What I like best about this is the stainless steel dock and the removable/replacable display cover. Fragrance oils and essential, if spilled on plastic, will melt it. (ask me how I know). This is an extremely good value, and will meet most needs. I just bought this a few weeks ago and can't believe how nice it is for the price! This is great for measuring most ingredients for lotion, soap, etc. For less than $90 for both together. HTH, Pam > > Cool. Which ones do you have? I'm definitely not interested in scales > that measure to the nearest gram, since i'm not into MASS production. > I just need an extremely accurate one that will measure 1/100 of a > gram. > > > > > > > > > Post message: Cosmeticinfo > Subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo > Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribe > List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owner > URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 This Ibalance201 sounds good for me. it's durable right..won't screw up easily? does it resist to strong ingredients(the vapors i mean)? Welch wrote: Hi, Actually, we have three scales with readability to 1/00 of a gram (.01 gm), the HP-50X that weighs up to 50 grams, the Durascale that weighs up to 100 grams and the iBalance 201 that weighs up to 200 grams. --------------------------------- Find your next car at Yahoo! Canada Autos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hi Dave, The IBalance 201 is durable, yes, but care should be taken with it, just as with any precision instrument. Dropping this or any scale can damage its load cells. Placing objects on the tray in excess of its capacity can do the same. A common error folks make with scales is to turn them upside down on a table to replace the batteries. Pressing down on the battery compartment can put a tremendous amount of pressure on delicate load cells. Batteries should be changed with the scale on its side to avoid this. Dribbling essential or fragrance oils onto the display will mar or eventually eat through the plastic. Covering your front display panel with a piece of Saran Wrap when working with messy or potentially damaging materials is a good idea. Vapors are not going to harm it. HTH, Jen http://lotioncrafter.com Re: Re: digital scales This Ibalance201 sounds good for me. it's durable right..won't screw up easily? does it resist to strong ingredients(the vapors i mean)? Welch wrote: Hi, Actually, we have three scales with readability to 1/00 of a gram (.01 gm), the HP-50X that weighs up to 50 grams, the Durascale that weighs up to 100 grams and the iBalance 201 that weighs up to 200 grams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 A plastic weighing tray should be able to handle the heat of average formula without trouble. Pam is referring to the damaging effects dribbled essential and fragrance oils can have on plastic. Plastic weighing platforms can be covered with a piece of Glad Press N Seal. This or Saran Wrap can be placed over the front display panel, as well, to reduce the potential for costly damage. Scales that are not as sensitive (that weigh only down to 1 gram, for example) can be placed in a plastic bag when weighing messy ingredients. This is more difficult with scales that weigh to the 1/100 of a gram -- a breath of air will change the weigh on these and it's difficult to cover them in a way that won't affect their weighing ability (although the Glad Press N Seal, cut to fit, can certainly be tried). Fine powders can be just as troublesome as caustic liquids with scales, so finding simple ways to protect them is a good idea. Jen LF wrote: wait..plastic dock is not good? do you mean the heated oil will melt it or just any oil? Re: digital scales <snip> Fragrance oils and > essential, if spilled on plastic, will melt it. (ask me how I know). This > is an extremely good value, and will meet most needs. I just bought this > a few weeks ago and can't believe how nice it is for the price! This is > great for measuring most ingredients for lotion, soap, etc. > > For less than $90 for both together. > > HTH, > Pam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hi, Fragrance or Essential oils, if spilled on some plastics, and paints will melt/dissolve it. This is a chemical reaction that has nothing to do with temperature. Pam > >> >> Hi LF, >> Here are the scales that I chose from lotioncrafter...... >> ~Jennings HP-50X Scale measuring small amount of pigments, > preservatives, >> actives where accuracy of 1/100 gram is required. Weighs up to 50 > g. I'm >> using this scale primarily for small batches of mineral makeup. >> >> ~My Weigh KD-600 w/AC Adaptor accuracy to the nearest gram, and > able to >> weigh up to 6000 g. What I like best about this is the stainless > steel >> dock and the removable/replacable display cover. Fragrance oils > and >> essential, if spilled on plastic, will melt it. (ask me how I > know). This >> is an extremely good value, and will meet most needs. I just > bought this >> a few weeks ago and can't believe how nice it is for the price! > This is >> great for measuring most ingredients for lotion, soap, etc. >> >> For less than $90 for both together. >> >> HTH, >> Pam >> > > wait..plastic dock is not good? do you mean the heated oil will melt > it or just any oil? > > > > > > > > > Post message: Cosmeticinfo > Subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo > Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribe > List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owner > URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 oic..that's harsh. Pam Ingle wrote:Hi, Fragrance or Essential oils, if spilled on some plastics, and paints will melt/dissolve it. This is a chemical reaction that has nothing to do with temperature. Pam > >> >> Hi LF, >> Here are the scales that I chose from lotioncrafter...... >> ~Jennings HP-50X Scale measuring small amount of pigments, > preservatives, >> actives where accuracy of 1/100 gram is required. Weighs up to 50 > g. I'm >> using this scale primarily for small batches of mineral makeup. >> >> ~My Weigh KD-600 w/AC Adaptor accuracy to the nearest gram, and > able to >> weigh up to 6000 g. What I like best about this is the stainless > steel >> dock and the removable/replacable display cover. Fragrance oils > and >> essential, if spilled on plastic, will melt it. (ask me how I > know). This >> is an extremely good value, and will meet most needs. I just > bought this >> a few weeks ago and can't believe how nice it is for the price! > This is >> great for measuring most ingredients for lotion, soap, etc. >> >> For less than $90 for both together. >> >> HTH, >> Pam >> > > wait..plastic dock is not good? do you mean the heated oil will melt > it or just any oil? > > > > > > > > > Post message: Cosmeticinfo > Subscribe: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo > Unsubscribe: Cosmeticinfo-unsubscribe > List owner: Cosmeticinfo-owner > URL to this page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Cosmeticinfo > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Thanks..i will try the bag approach when i get a scale.. Welch wrote:A plastic weighing tray should be able to handle the heat of average formula without trouble. Pam is referring to the damaging effects dribbled essential and fragrance oils can have on plastic. Plastic weighing platforms can be covered with a piece of Glad Press N Seal. This or Saran Wrap can be placed over the front display panel, as well, to reduce the potential for costly damage. Scales that are not as sensitive (that weigh only down to 1 gram, for example) can be placed in a plastic bag when weighing messy ingredients. This is more difficult with scales that weigh to the 1/100 of a gram -- a breath of air will change the weigh on these and it's difficult to cover them in a way that won't affect their weighing ability (although the Glad Press N Seal, cut to fit, can certainly be tried). Fine powders can be just as troublesome as caustic liquids with scales, so finding simple ways to protect them is a good idea. Jen LF wrote: wait..plastic dock is not good? do you mean the heated oil will melt it or just any oil? Re: digital scales <snip> Fragrance oils and > essential, if spilled on plastic, will melt it. (ask me how I know). This > is an extremely good value, and will meet most needs. I just bought this > a few weeks ago and can't believe how nice it is for the price! This is > great for measuring most ingredients for lotion, soap, etc. > > For less than $90 for both together. > > HTH, > Pam > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Thanks..you've been VERY informative. I'll make my decision soon Welch wrote:Hi Dave, The IBalance 201 is durable, yes, but care should be taken with it, just as with any precision instrument. Dropping this or any scale can damage its load cells. Placing objects on the tray in excess of its capacity can do the same. A common error folks make with scales is to turn them upside down on a table to replace the batteries. Pressing down on the battery compartment can put a tremendous amount of pressure on delicate load cells. Batteries should be changed with the scale on its side to avoid this. Dribbling essential or fragrance oils onto the display will mar or eventually eat through the plastic. Covering your front display panel with a piece of Saran Wrap when working with messy or potentially damaging materials is a good idea. Vapors are not going to harm it. HTH, Jen http://lotioncrafter.com Re: Re: digital scales This Ibalance201 sounds good for me. it's durable right..won't screw up easily? does it resist to strong ingredients(the vapors i mean)? Welch wrote: Hi, Actually, we have three scales with readability to 1/00 of a gram (.01 gm), the HP-50X that weighs up to 50 grams, the Durascale that weighs up to 100 grams and the iBalance 201 that weighs up to 200 grams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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