BENCH SCALE
Uncompromising Precision.
Deploy the gold standard in hazardous area weighing with our Intrinsically Safe Industrial Bench Scale Portfolio. Engineered around Mettler Toledo’s industry-leading explosion-proof architectures, this lineup brings absolute operational command to Zone 1/21 and Division 1 environments where safety is non-negotiable.
Whether your facility requires the hyper-precise, data-traceable analytics of the ICS466xd and ICS426xd Combi series or the rugged, plug-and-play simplicity of the turnkey BBA256x series, you get an unyielding defense against both volatile risks and material shrinkage. Stop compromising between regulatory compliance and processing throughput—protect your floor with the ultimate fusion of safety and precision.
Bench Scales
Global Scales offers reliable bench scales ideal for weighing smaller batches of materials in retail, cement production and quality control processes. With high accuracy and durable construction, these scales perform consistently even in demanding industrial environments. Compact and versatile, they support efficiency and precision across laboratory, packaging, and processing tasks.
Intrinsically Safe High-Precision Bench Scales
Product Information
Product Line: Global Scales High-Precision Intrinsically Safe Bench Scales
Featured Series & Models: * ICS466xd Combi Series: ICS466xd-AB15, ICS466xd-AB30, ICS466xd-AB60, ICS466xd-A3, ICS466xd-A6
ICS426xd Counting Series: ICS426xd-AB15, ICS426xd-AB30, ICS426xd-AB60
BBA256x Turnkey Series: BBA256x-B30, BBA256x-B60
Product Type: Explosion-Proof Compact & Combi Bench Scales
Approvals: ATEX Category 2GD / Zone 1/21, FM Class I/II/III Division 1, OIML Class III, NTEP Legal-for-Trade.
Core Applications: Volatile chemical compounding, pharmaceutical batching, automated high-accuracy piece counting, and harsh wet-room portioning.
Description
In hazardous environments, close enough isn’t good enough. Protect your facility from volatile risks and safeguard your raw material margins with absolute, intrinsically safe precision.
When you operate in Zone 1/21 or Division 1 hazardous areas, choosing a bench scale isn’t just a matter of checking a procurement box. A single substandard component can introduce a catastrophic ignition risk, while subtle sensor drift can cause costly product give-away and ruined formulation batches. If your operators are wrestling with slow, clunky interfaces or risking raw material shrinkage during delicate manual checkweighing, your bottom line is taking a quiet hit every single shift.
The Global Scales Area Bench Scale Portfolio brings absolute command to your production tables. Featuring the premium ICS466xd and ICS426xd combi series alongside the turnkey, cost-effective BBA256x system, this lineup offers up to 750,000d precision without compromising explosion-proof safety. Whether you need the hyper-accurate counting routines of the ICS426xd, the advanced multi-scale tracking and graphic guidance of the ICS466xd, or the rugged stainless-steel simplicity of the BBA256x, you get automated alibi data logging, flawless legal-for-trade compliance, and an easy-to-clean hygienic design that stands up to aggressive chemical washdowns.
Product Parameters
This master platform supports a comprehensive range of capacities and footprints tailored to high-precision benches:
| Model Reference | Maximum Capacity | Fine Readability | Certified Resolution | Platform Dimensions (LxWxH) | Housing & Scale Interface |
| ICS466xd-A3 | 3 kg (6 lb) | 0.01 g | 3,000e / 10,000d | 300 x 240 x 86 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / SICSpro Digital |
| ICS466xd-A6 | 6 kg (12 lb) | 0.02 g | 3,000e / 10,000d | 300 x 240 x 86 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / SICSpro Digital |
| ICS466xd-AB15 | 15 kg (30 lb) | 0.02 g | 3,000e / 10,000d | 350 x 280 x 132 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / SICSpro Digital |
| ICS466xd-AB30 | 30 kg (60 lb) | 0.05 g | 3,000e / 10,000d | 350 x 280 x 132 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / SICSpro Digital |
| ICS466xd-AB60 | 60 kg (120 lb) | 0.1 g | 3,000e / 10,000d | 350 x 280 x 132 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / SICSpro Digital |
| ICS426xd-AB15 | 15 kg (30 lb) | 0.02 g | Premium High-Res | 350 x 280 x 132 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / RS485 Option |
| ICS426xd-AB30 | 30 kg (60 lb) | 0.05 g | Premium High-Res | 350 x 280 x 132 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / RS485 Option |
| ICS426xd-AB60 | 60 kg (120 lb) | 0.1 g | Premium High-Res | 350 x 280 x 132 mm | AISI 304 Stainless Steel / RS485 Option |
| BBA256x-B30 | 30 kg (50 lb) | 2.0 g | 3,000e Standard | 400 x 300 x 96 mm | Electro-polished Stainless / Analog |
| BBA256x-B60 | 60 kg (100 lb) | 5.0 g | 3,000e Standard | 50 |
Product Features
Total Intrinsically Safe Protection: Engineered to meet the most stringent safety mandates worldwide, including ATEX Cat. 2GD and FM Class I, II, III Division 1. Safe implementation across volatile gases and combustible dust.
Extreme Monobloc/SICSpro Accuracy: The ICS series delivers resolutions up to 750,000d. When tolerances are incredibly tight during chemical or pharmaceutical mixing, these platforms ensure perfect batch compliance without drifting over time.
colorWeight® Operator Intuition: The ICS466xd features a smart multi-color backlit LCD display. It visually alerts operators during over/under checkweighing or portioning tasks (changing color for “good,” “too light,” or “too heavy”), speeding up manual throughput.
Full Electropolished Stainless Steel (AISI 304): The BBA256x series features a rugged, easy-to-sanitize electro-polished frame design combined with an advanced stainless steel load cell. Perfect for food processing or harsh industrial chemical environments.
Advanced Data Traceability: Built-in Alibi/transaction log memory ensures all measurements are securely tracked and retrievable, satisfying regulatory audits and legal-for-trade verification seamlessly.
Components of the Bench Scale System
Weighing Terminal / Indicator: The control hub. The ICS series utilizes advanced stainless steel housings (IP65) with tactile-touch membrane keypads, while the BBA256x uses an integrated IND256x terminal with a built-in power supply.
Precision Deflection-Resistant Platform: The mechanical core (e.g., PBA426x for the BBA series), built using open-frame stainless steel to minimize material accumulation and streamline clean-in-place (CIP) protocols.
Intrinsically Safe Load Cell Network: Hermetically sealed, heavy-duty stainless steel sensors (IP66/IP68/IP69K) designed to handle eccentric loading forces without performance loss.
Rigid Support Column/Mounting Accessories: Ergonometrically positioned columns that secure the terminal over the workspace, though options exist for desk, wall, or front-panel configuration.
Intrinsically Safe Power Supplies & Barrier Communication Modules: Specialized APS-series isolators or serial barrier links that communicate weighing records securely back to safe-area ERP networks or printers.
Product Specifications
Ingress Protection (IP) Standards: IP65 for ICS terminals; IP66/IP68 for platform enclosures and load cells depending on the configuration.
Metrological Approvals: OIML Class III, NTEP Class III Legal-for-Trade Certified.
Overload Margin Protection: Built-in down and corner mechanical stops protect internal load cells up to 150% of nominal capacity against accidental impact.
Data Connectivity Options: RS232-IS, RS422, or RS485 serial interfaces designed for connection to data logging systems or labeling printers via approved safety barriers.
Operating Temperature Limits: -10°C to +40°C certified for compensated metrological accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes a bench scale “intrinsically safe”?
An intrinsically safe scale is engineered with specialized electrical circuits that operate at low energy levels. This ensures that even in the event of a wiring short or component failure, the device cannot generate enough electrical energy or heat to ignite volatile gases, vapors, or combustible dust particles present in hazardous environments like Zone 1/21.
Can I use the ICS466xd and ICS426xd for high-volume piece counting?
Yes. While both handle counting tasks perfectly, the ICS426xd series is specifically optimized for advanced piece counting and data management routines. It includes dedicated firmware to accelerate high-precision parts counting while maintaining strict explosive environment safety compliance.
What is the difference between the ICS series and the BBA256x series?
The ICS466xd and ICS426xd are premium, highly configurable smart-scales utilizing SICSpro digital interfaces for maximum resolution (up to 750,000d) and visual operator prompts like colorWeight®. The BBA256x is a highly economical, turnkey analog solution that comes pre-configured with a built-in power supply for fast, simple field deployment without heavy software configuration.
How do the “A”, “AB”, and “B” layout definitions affect my workspace?
These letter designations correspond directly to the physical dimensions of the weighing platform. “A” platforms are compact (300×240 mm) for tight lab or tabletop spaces. “AB” platforms offer an expanded mid-sized footprint (350×280 mm) for larger containers, and “B” platforms provide large heavy-duty capacities (up to 500×400 mm) for oversized manufacturing drums.
Can these hazardous area scales communicate with our main ERP system?
Absolutely. Both the ICS and BBA series support data communication back to your safe-area computers, label printers, or ERP software. This is accomplished using approved intrinsically safe serial communication interfaces (RS232-IS or RS485) routed through dedicated safety isolation barriers.
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