Paper Basis Weight Scales

Quadrant Scales are available in three cost-effective models to give the most appropriate basis weight range.

Quadrant Scales are available in three cost-effective models to give the most appropriate basis weight range.

These scales determine the basis weight in g/m ² or pounds by weighing a test sample of a given size.

Specifications

K320 K321 K323
Range (g/m ²): 0-250 0-250 0-175
Graduation (g/m ²): 1 1 0.5
Sample size (cm ²): 100 1000 1000
Cutting template (cm): 10×10, 5×10 20×25 20×25
Sample attached by: hook hook basket
Meets TAPPI T410, ISO 536, AS/NZ 1301.405, BS 3432, CPPA D3, DIN 53104, SCAN P6

Instrument size

K320/321 K322 K323
Depth: 210 mm (8.5 in.) 80 mm (3 in.) 630 mm (25 in.)
Height: 380 mm (15 in.) 200 mm (8 in.) 420 mm (16.5 in.)
Width: 480 mm (19 in.) 170 mm (7 in.) 420 mm (16.5 in.)
Weight: 1.5 kg (0.4 lb) 150 g (0.33 lb) 4.5 kg (10 lb)

Pocket Paper Weight Scale

Pocket Paper Scales are economical, easy to assemble instruments that use their storage case as a convenient support. Scales include a cutting template.

  • Model 484 for Ream Weight0-100 lbs.

Indicates directly the weight of a 500 sheet ream of three full sizes: 17×22, 24×36 and 25×38 in. using a 2×4 in. sample.

  • Model K322 for Grammage/Ream Weight0-200g/m ²

Cutting template supplied: 70.7 x 70.7mm and 35 x 70.7mm.

Indicates directly in g/m ² using a 50cm ² (50 square centimeters) specimen size. Samples hung with sample hook.

Ordering information

Quadrant Scales Catalog Number
Model K320 70-10-00-0001
Model K321 70-10-00-0002
Model K323 70-10-02-0001
Pocket Paper Scale
Model K322 70-02-03
Model 484 70-02-01