Triple Beam Balances

The triple beam design allows for precise weight adjustments without requiring electricity. Our triple beam mechanical weighing balance guarantees accuracy through its three precisely calibrated beams and adjustable weights, enabling precise measurements. Did we mention these triple beam balances are easy to use? Straightforward operation requires little training to use confidently, making the Triple Beam Balance ideal for use in classrooms.

Adam Equipment TBB 2610S Triple Beam BalanceAdam Equipment standard TBB Triple Beam Balance offers an assortment of valuable classroom features. In response to teachers overwhelming concerns about stolen triple beams, Adam built a security bracket into the TBB housing. Secondly, the TBB comes equipped with unique tripod legs to lift up the balance for optimal visibility during below balance activities such as density experiments.
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Adam Equipment TBB 2610T Triple Beam BalanceAdam Equipment TBB 2610T Triple Beam Balance with Tare Bar offers an assortment of valuable classroom features. In response to teachers overwhelming concerns about stolen triple beams, Adam built a security bracket into the TBB housing. Secondly, the TBB comes equipped with unique tripod legs to lift up the balance for optimal visibility during below balance activities such as density experiments.
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Adam Equipment TBB 610S Triple Beam BalanceAdam Equipment TBB 610S Triple Beam Balance with 610 gram capacity offers an assortment of valuable classroom features. In response to teachers overwhelming concerns about stolen triple beams, Adam built a security bracket into the TBB housing. Secondly, the TBB comes equipped with unique tripod legs to lift up the balance for optimal visibility during below balance activities such as density experiments.
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How to Use a Triple Beam Balance

To weigh using the triple beam balance, place the item to be weighed on the stainless steel pan. The beam will move up. Adjust the weights on the 3 beams until the beam pointer is aligned with the zero mark again. Start with the largest weight and work towards the smallest. Each weight should be moved until the beam falls below zero then moved back one notch and then the next weight moved.

The last weight moved will be the sliding weight on the front beam. Slide this weight until the beam pointer aligns with the zero mark. Read the weight by adding the values for each weight. For example 400+20+5.7 = 425.7g

If the sample is more than 610 grams it will be necessary to add a weight to the hanger on the right side of the beam. Add the 500g counter weight first, then increase to 1kg, 1kg plus 500g or 2 of the 1kg masses. Add these counter masses to the readings from the sliding beams to determine the mass. Counter weights are supplied only with the TBB 2610S and TBB 2610T.

How to Read a Triple Beam Balance

The tare mass on the back of the beam can be used to counteract the weight of an empty container, up to 225 grams. Set all the weights to show zero on the beams. When the empty beaker is placed on the scale slide the tare mass along the rod until the beam pointer is aligned with the zero mark. Then add the material to the beaker and weigh as normal. The weight of the material within the beaker is the weight being shown by the sliding weights.

Place the item to be weighed on the stainless steel pan. The beam will move up. Adjust the weights on the 3 beams until the beam pointer is aligned with the zero mark again. Start with the largest weight and work towards the smallest. Each weight should be moved until the beam falls below zero then moved back one notch and then the next weight moved.

What Does a Triple Beam Balance Measure?

The triple beam balance is most often utilized in a junior high school science classroom setting to measure the mass of a small object. The weighing capacity of a triple beam balance is often between 600 and 2600 grams.