Simple Beam Balance
Product Code : LSK-ML-10095
Simple Beam Balance (SKU LSK-ML-10095) is a durable plastic balance for teaching measurement and the basic idea of mass and balance. A sliding compensator sets the beam to zero before weighing, and the buckets detach so they can be cleaned after messy materials. It suits early-years, primary and lower-secondary maths and science classes. Science Lab Supplies produces this balance at its own manufacturing unit in Saha, Ambala, India (Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area) and supplies schools, tender contractors and distributors directly.
Specifications
The whole balance is made of plastic, keeping it light and robust for daily classroom handling. Before a lesson the teacher or pupil slides the compensator until the empty beam sits level, so later readings start from a true zero; afterwards the buckets lift off for washing.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-ML-10095 |
| Material | Durable plastic |
| Zero adjustment | Sliding compensator |
| Buckets | Detachable, for easy cleaning |
| Teaches | Measurement; the concept of mass and balance |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Simple Beam Balance
With the beam zeroed, pupils compare two objects, then balance an object against counters or cubes to measure it in non-standard units. That step from comparing to counting units builds the idea of mass that later lessons on grams and kilograms rely on.
- Early years: heavier, lighter and balanced.
- Measuring mass with non-standard units such as cubes or counters.
- NCERT primary maths measurement: introducing weighing.
- Primary science: comparing the mass of different materials.
Why zero first? A beam that is not level at the start adds the same error to every reading, and the compensator is there to remove it.
Standard Scope of Supply
The Simple Beam Balance is supplied as one plastic balance with its detachable buckets and sliding zero compensator. Weights are not listed with it, so counters, cubes or standard weights for measuring can be added to the quotation as separate items if required.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Request a price for one balance or for a set covering every group in the class. The quotation states packing, delivery time and price for the quantity, and further maths lab manipulatives can share the same quote so that a whole measurement corner is ordered at once.
Science Lab Supplies is a registered exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code and can ship to buyers in Peru, Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. For a quotation, write through the contact page or send your list from the enquiry cart; tender buyers can check the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the balance zeroed?
Move the sliding compensator along the beam until the empty balance sits level. Every measurement then starts from zero, which keeps comparisons fair.
Can the buckets be washed?
Yes. The buckets detach from the beam, so they can be rinsed after sand, water or other loose materials and then refitted.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
A manufacturer. This plastic balance comes from the Science Lab Supplies factory at Saha in Ambala, India, which prepares every quotation itself instead of passing buyers to a dealer.
How does it compare with the rocker bucket balance?
The rocker bucket balance comes complete with plastic and metal weights in a storage compartment, while this simple beam balance focuses on zeroing and comparing, with detachable buckets.
Related Balances and Measuring Units
A simple balance is most useful alongside other balances and a supply of equal units. The two balances below extend the topic to weights and equations, and the counters and cubes act as ready-made non-standard units for weighing activities on this beam.
- Rocker Bucket Balance — supplied with plastic and metal weights.
- Mathematical balance — number balance with twenty 10 g weights.
- Interlocking Cubes — one-centimetre cubes that link together.
- Plastic Counters Colour — 100 sturdy counters in four colours.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
