Mettler Toledo ICS426x Intrinsically Safe Bench Scale for Hazardous Areas, High Accuracy

The Mettler Toledo ICS426x is a _high-precision bench scale_ engineered for demanding industrial and laboratory environments, specifically designed for use in hazardous areas classified as Zone 1/21 and Division 1. This intrinsically safe weighing terminal complies with ATEX and FM certifications, ensuring safe operation in explosive atmospheres common in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biomanufacturing applications.

• Maximum Capacity: Approximately 15 kg, suitable for precise measurement of medium-weight samples and materials essential in molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing.
• Readability: Exceptional readability at ~0.02 g, supporting fine mass determinations critical in synthetic biology research and biopharmaceutical production workflows.
• Connectivity: Equipped with RS-232 and SICSpro interface enabling integration with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or standalone setups, facilitating data acquisition and process automation.
• Robust Design: Compact bench scale format optimized for space-efficient placement in laboratories focused on biotechnology, live-cell imaging, and clinical diagnostics.
• Certifications: Intrinsic safety approvals ATEX and FM guarantee compliance with stringent safety regulations in hazardous areas typical to biomanufacturing and chemical synthesis labs.

This bench scale's precise weighing capability and hazardous area certifications make it _widely adopted in synthetic biology research_, molecular cloning workflows, and critical bioprocess monitoring tasks. Its integration flexibility and rugged industrial-grade design position it as a vital instrument within biotechnology laboratories requiring secure, accurate mass measurements under challenging environmental conditions.