Compact, Accurate, and Easy-to-Use Entry-Level Balance
The KERN EMB 500-1BE is an entry-level laboratory balance designed for educational and training environments, providing tremendous weighing performance in a compact, space-saving design. Ideal for schools, universities, and training laboratories, this balance delivers precise, consistent results for all classroom and laboratory weighing tasks.
With simple 2-key operation and a convenient tare function, formulation, sample preparation, and weighing are fast and straightforward. The EMB 500-1BE comes ready for use with batteries included and features a hook for underfloor weighing as standard.
For hands-on teaching applications, the optional KERN YDB-04 Density Determination Set makes this balance perfect for exploring material density and laboratory experiments.
Key Features
- Simple 2-key operation for intuitive use
- Tare function for accurate formulation and sample prep
- Flat, compact design ideal for classroom and lab benches
- Ready-to-use with included batteries
- Hook for underfloor weighing standard
- Optional KERN YDB-04 density determination kit for teaching
Technical Specifications
- Weighing Capacity: 500 g
- Readability: 0.1 g
- Units: g, dwt, ozt, oz
- Linearity: ± 0.2 g
- Reproducibility: 0.1 g
- Stabilization Time: 3 s
- Adjustment: External weight (500 g, M1)
- Ambient Temperature: 5 °C – 35 °C
Ideal Applications
- Educational and training laboratories
- Classroom science experiments
- Sample formulation and preparation
- Density determination with optional KERN YDB-04

