Astro Food Portioning Scales

Astro® Compact Scales
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Astro portioning scales are designed to be durable enough to withstand the demands of a variety of food environments - from small café kitchens to large restaurant chains, from mid-sized catering companies to internationally known fast-food franchises. 

Readings on the display change from green to red to alert the user if the scale is overloaded. Astro's stainless steel housing is ideal for commercial kitchen settings, and allows efficient clean up with a simple wipe down after use.

Key Specifications

Capacity
2000g to 8000g
Readability
0.1g to 1g
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Features

  • Backlit displayBacklit display
  • External battery powerExternal battery power
  • Multiple weighing unitsMultiple weighing units

Applications

  • WeighingWeighing

Features and Benefits

Hardware

  • Colour-coded keys facilitate quick recognition of the most frequently used buttons
  • Large, grade 304 stainless steel pan allows easy cleaning
  • Overload protection helps prevent damage to internal components
  • Rugged stainless steel construction for ultimate durability

Software

  • External calibration allows for verification and adjustment with weights
  • Auto power-off to save energy

Display

  • Vivid, backlit LCD easily visible in any lighting conditions

Power

  • Operates with AC adapter (included) or batteries (not included)
  • Low-battery indicator alerts users when batteries need replacement

Models

Model Capacity Readability Pan Size Approvals Request a Quote
Picture of ASC 4000ASC 4000 4000g 0.5g 160x180mm   Request a Quote
Picture of ASC 8000ASC 8000 8000g 1g 160x180mm   Request a Quote

Applications

Spas, health & lifestyle:

Astro compact scales are excellent food portioning devices that are perfect for weighing meals in spas in accordance with calorie counts and nutritional information.

Home kitchens:

Astro digital scales have all the features expected of a kitchen scales with added benefits. The scale is constructed out of durable stainless steel that allows the scale to be easily cleaned after weighing ingredients. Astro scales also tend to have higher weight capacities than typical kitchen scales.

Downloads

Manuals

Datasheets and Brochures

Accessories

Here is a list of our available related products and suitable accessories:

Product Image Product Name Item Number Link
Calibration certificate Calibration certificate 700660290 View

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Blogs

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  • 6 Things We Can Do To Reduce Food Waste
    6 Things We Can Do To Reduce Food Waste 25 August 2016

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