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Reliable, versatile IP69K bench scale ideal for food and chemical industries.
The Defender® 6000 bench scale by Ohaus is designed for utmost reliability and precision in extreme humid environments, offering IP69K protection. Specifically catering to the food and chemical industries, it meets rigorous hygienic requirements. Well-regarded for their durability, Defender scales have long been the choice for operators in food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.
The DT61PW control panel is user-friendly with its five-button interface and luminous LCD screen. Optional infrared communication enables effortless connectivity while preserving housing integrity. Its capability to store up to 1,000 weighing results ensures effective data management and traceability.
The D61XWE control panel boasts a bar matrix display and a robust, cut-resistant keyboard, specialized for quick adjustments with touchless sensors. Connectivity options are diverse, including RS232, USB host, and optional RS232/RS485/USB, analog output, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Ethernet, and discrete I/O relay options.
The Defender 6000 series offers versatile applications like weighing, parts counting, checkweighing, percent weighing, dynamic weighing, and display hold. Sophisticated software ensures accurate piece weight calculations as total weight increases. Additional functionalities for i-D61XWE models include filling applications with a 3-color bar matrix, and comprehensive library and user management features.
The Defender 6000 scale stands out for its resilient stainless steel construction and advanced weather-resistant features, endorsed by NSF and USDA-AMS certifications. Highly robust against splashes and washdowns, it is engineered to withstand food and chemical processing environments. Enhanced with overload protection, user access controls, and efficient data handling features, it streamlines operations such as line changes and template customizations.
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With a service contract, ten to fifteen years is normal for most benchtop instruments. Detectors and pumps are the parts that wear first.
Often, yes. Verified suppliers frequently work with service partners converting the instrument. If applicable, we can list servicing options alongside the offer.
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Two to six weeks, depending on refurbishment scope and whether calibration is included.
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Last updated 1 November 2026
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