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A&D FX-i and FZ-i Trade Approved Precision Balance

Our Price: £720.00£764.00 + VAT (£864.00 - £916.80 inc VAT)

High Performance and Easy to Use Functionality – Stocked in the UK for fast delivery!

Do you require a calibration certificate – traceable to National Standards? (Small Scale/Balance)

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The Certified Choice: A&D FX-i / FZ-i Trade Approved Precision Balance

Need certified accuracy for legal-for-trade applications? This is the version you need.

The A&D FX-i and FZ-i Trade Approved Precision Balance series delivers the exact, legally verified weighing performance required for commercial transactions and certified quality control. While our standard FX-i is fantastic for general lab use, this Trade Approved model ensures your compliance and integrity in every weight measurement.

Why Choose the Trade Approved FX-i / FZ-i?

This highly robust balance is built on A&D’s proven sensor technology, delivering fast, reliable weighing without unnecessary complexity. It’s engineered to be a true workhorse, offering cost-effective precision for a huge array of industries.

  • Trade Approved (Legal Metrology): Certified for all commercial purposes where legal-for-trade measurements are mandatory. This is its key difference.
  • Blazing Speed: Get stable results in just 1 second. Ideal for high-throughput production lines and repetitive quality checks.
  • Manufacturing Powerhouse: Known as the go-to balance for many manufacturers. It’s a favourite among bullet and projectile makers for its precise grain weighing (especially the FX-120i and FX-200i models), ensuring consistent batch production.
  • Solid Construction: Features a built-in protection mechanism against both vertical and transverse overloading, extending the lifespan of your investment.
  • Compact Design: The footprint is actually smaller than a standard A4 sheet of paper (198 mm × 294 mm), saving valuable bench space.

Key Features at a Glance

  • Internal Calibration (FZ-i Models): The FZ-i series includes an internal mass for automatic self-calibration, ensuring continuous, drift-free accuracy.
  • Versatile Weighing Units: Easily switch between g, oz, lb, grain, ct, and more.
  • Draft/Vibration Control: Features adjustable response characteristics, allowing the balance to cope better in environments with air drafts or minor vibrations.
  • Bright VFD Display: A large, bright Vacuum Fluorescent Display makes readings clear and easy to see from any angle.
  • Compliance: Offers GLP/GMP/GCP/ISO compliant output for hassle-free data logging.
Accessory Options (Sold Separately) Why you might need it
Internal Rechargeable Battery Allows you to move the balance for weighing functions without needing an outlet, recharging automatically when plugged in.
FX-i-WP / FZ-i-WP The dedicated waterproof/washdown version for harsh, wet, or dusty environments.
Certified Test Weights Essential for regular user checks and calibration verification.

 

The A&D-FX-i and Fz-i has an internal rechargeable battery option that can be purchased here. This means you can move the balance around to perform weighing functions and it recharges when the battery is plugged into the power adaptor that comes as standard with the balance.

There is also a waterproof/washdown version of the A&D FX-i and Fz-i called the FX-i-WP and Fz-i-WP for use in harsh environments. Please see here for this product section.

You can purchases test weights for these balances from the site, please see here.

Features

 High-speed weighing with 1-second stabilization
 Compact foot print: 198 mm × 294 mm (smaller than an A4 sheet of paper)
 Protection mechanism against vertical and transverse overloading
 Automatic calibration with an internal mass (FZ-i)
 Adjustable response characteristics to help cope with the effect of drafts and vibrations
Multiple weighing units: g, oz, lb, lb-oz, ozt, ct, mom, dwt, grain, and a user-programmable unit for conversion applications (either tael, tola or Newton can be added upon request)
 Large bright vacuum fluorescent display
 GLP/GMP/GCP/ISO compliant output
 Clock and calendar function (FZ-i)
 Counting mode with the Automatic Counting Accuracy Improvement (ACAI) function
 Percent mode function
 Animal weighing (hold) function
 Statistical calculation function
 Comparator function with buzzer
 Auto power on/off function
 Underhook function
 Built-in rechargeable battery (optional)

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We endeavour to deliver your goods to you as fast as we can. A large percentage of our orders are delivered in 3 - 5 working days (all mainland UK postcodes except IV, AB and KW) but some goods can take longer if they are delivered direct from the manufacturer or if the item is made to order. Please note, IV, AB and KW postcodes and non-mainland UK including Northern Ireland can take longer. Please give us a call if your order is urgent to verify the delivery time or see if a faster delivery is possible (additional costs may apply for larger orders).

The following delivery charges may apply per order:
  • £12.00 + VAT – Mainland UK
  • £30.00 + VAT – UK non-mainland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below for answers to frequently asked questions.

A calibration certificate proves the accuracy of your weighing equipment. It is very likely that if accuracy matters in your workplace, certification will be required by your industry regulators. They are straightforward to get hold of though. Just ask our team.

If you are trading or transacting anything by weight, you will probably need to demonstrate your weighing equipment is verified for trade use. This gives your customers confidence in your business and will make sure buying and selling run smoothly. We can help get you with relevant approvals for your equipment.

The answer will vary depending on how your equipment is used. As a minimum, we typically recommend once a year but our team can provide advice based on your individual circumstances.

The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) has established standards for the classification of calibration test weights. Varying from E0 & E1, which are the most accurate to M2 which are commonly used for calibrating platform scales, floor scales and other industrial weighing instruments.

As a rough guide we have listed desired accuracy against class below.

+/- 0.1% – UNclassed Proof Load Test Weights
+/- 0.05% – M3 (Check/calibrate coarse scales)
+/- 0.005% – M1 (Check/calibrate standard scales)
+/- 0.0015% – F2 (Check/calibrate portable balances)
+/- 0.0005% – F1 (Check/calibrate precision balances)
+/- 0.00015% – E2 (Check/calibrate analytical balances)

The choice of weight class depends on the intended use and the level of accuracy required for a particular application. If you’re unsure, talk to our team who can advise you on the right class for your equipment.

If you’re sending a scale back to us for recalibration, it is ideal to use the original packaging. If this is not available choose a sturdy well-padded box to avoid shocks. Where possible, protect the load sensor by removing the weighing pan and any under-pan support and pack these separately in the box. You may be able to use the equipment’s locking pins or screws too.

Do ensure all the paperwork, including your contact details, is included to ensure we can return it once calibration is complete.

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