A&D HT-500 for Jewelry, Coffee, Crafts, Classrooms & Field Kits
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- Jul 31
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A&D HT-500 for jewelry components, coffee samples, crafts, classrooms and field kits combines 510 g capacity with 0.1 g readability and organized portable storage. The included case, color bars and AA batteries make it useful for users who move equipment among benches or locations.
Read the HT-500 complete buyer guide for specifications. For calibration and travel setup, use the HT-500 technical guide.
Jewelry and small components
Use the scale for findings, beads, wire, hardware and internal inventory where 0.1 g readability is sufficient. It is not listed as legal for trade, so customer pricing by weight should use an approved instrument. Static and drafts can affect light pieces; use a suitable container and a stable bench.
Coffee samples and dry ingredients
The 510 g range handles beans, grounds, sample cups and development batches. It is a dry-environment scale, not a food washdown model. Use a removable vessel or the optional stainless pan, clean by wiping and keep liquid away from the electronics. Commercial package or retail transactions require appropriate approved equipment.
Crafts, pigments and classroom work
Craft materials, resin components, pigments and classroom samples benefit from the simple interface and multiple units. Color bars can assign scales to groups or product categories. Use dedicated containers to avoid cross-contamination and confirm that vessel plus material remains below 510 g.
Field and mobile kits
The case and AA batteries are convenient for field demonstrations and mobile inspection, but the scale must remain dry and protected from wind, vibration and condensation. Let it acclimate after temperature changes and verify a known weight before recording important results.
Frequently asked questions
Good for coffee? Yes for internal samples and batches within capacity. Good for jewelry sales by weight? No, use a legal-for-trade scale. Can it be used with liquids? Use a secure vessel and keep spills from the body; it is not washdown rated. Is the case included? Yes. Can scales be color coded? Yes, three bars are provided. Is the stainless pan standard? It is optional. Should field users verify after travel? Yes.
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