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News Release from: Ohaus | Subject: Draftshield
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 06 September 2002
Draughtshield for precision balances
New shield protects the entire weighing chamber from external elements, offers multiple entry points, and increases the chamber size to accommodate larger beakers
Ohaus has introduced a new and improved Draftshield for its Adventurer line of affordable precision balances Adventurer's new, square Draftshield represents an improvement over the existing round model in several respects
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 8 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new Draftshield protects the entire weighing chamber from external elements, offers multiple entry points for the user and increases the chamber size to accommodate larger beakers, containers and other vessels.
Long appreciated for its ease-of-use, reliable performance and affordable price, the Ohaus Adventurer is a versatile, affordable high-precision balance that offers laboratory users an economical way to perform a variety of functions.
With the addition of a new, square Draftshield, Adventurer has become easier to use and more reliable while remaining an affordable alternative to costly precision balances.
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The new Adventurer Draftshield offers maximum protection from environmental factors by sealing off the weighing chamber.
In addition, the new shield offers three easy access points to the weighing chamber via sliding doors on the top, left and right of the chamber.
The increased height and width of the square shield also increases the overall size of the weighing chamber, allowing for use of larger beakers, containers and other laboratory equipment.
Ohaus designed the Adventurer to provide today's laboratories with a reliable solution for a variety of needs including basic weighing, environmental testing, plant pathology and forensic testing.
The ideal balance for a wide range of laboratory applications, Adventurer offers 17 different weighing modes including grams, kilograms, milligrams, ounces, mommes, taels, and parts counting.
Its simple three-button operation and large LCD display combine to make the balance easy to use and eliminate the need for extensive operator training.
Adventurer offers a standard RS232 interface, which facilitates easy communication with computers and other peripheral devices.
The integrated weigh-below hook simplifies below-balance-weighing applications including density determination, and an ergonomic levelling system makes set up easy.
Engineered to stand up to rugged use, Adventurer features a durable contoured base, a contoured top and spill gutters to direct spills away from the display.
The product's sealed one-piece function label is easy to clean and protects internal components from harm.
Adventurer is available in capacities ranging from 150g to 4100g and readabilities from 1mg to 0.1g.
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