OHAUS Adds the Affordable DefenderTM 3000 Series to Its Line of Bench Scales

Pine Brook, N.J. (May 2007) – The OHAUS Corporation, a leading manufacturer of balances for industrial, laboratory, education and specialty markets worldwide, has announced the addition of the new DefenderTM 3000 Series Bench Scales to its line of weight measurement equipment products. The Defender 3000 Series Bench Scales have been designed as reliable and affordable scales for use in production, packaging, and shipping and receiving areas.

The Defender 3000 Series represents the start of a new line of OHAUS bench scale products for industrial and laboratory use. The Defender 3000 are simple, yet rugged, bench scales that are ideal for general weighing and simple counting applications. For instance, warehouse and shipping and receiving departments can use the scales to get quick, accurate weights of boxes before shipping.

For counting, the Defender 3000 scales have several key features:

-Minimum APW equal to the readability of the scale
-Selectable sample sizes 5-10-20-50-100
-Last sample size and APW retained in memory

The Defender 3000 Series has three capacity models: 60, 150, 300 and 600 lb, with three base sizes. Complimenting the accuracy of the Defender 3000 Series is its easy-to-use and durable design. It features a brilliant backlit LCD screen with four tactile mechanical keys that make operating the scale simple. Defender 3000 bench scales also feature multiple weighing units – lb, oz, lb:oz, kg or g.

The Defender 300 Series is powered by an internal rechargeable sealed lead acid battery with 80 hours of life. Each Defender 3000 Series Scale comes equipped with a removable stainless steel weighing pan and carbon steel welded tubular frame. Non-slip rubber leveling feet with locking nuts and down-stops for overload protection work to make the Defender 3000 scales both highly functional and accurate.

About OHAUS Corporation

Headquartered in Pine Brook, N.J., OHAUS Corporation manufactures an extensive line of high-precision electronic and mechanical balances and scales that meet the demands of virtually any weighing need. The company is a global leader in the laboratory, industrial, and education channels as well as a host of specialty markets, including the food preparation, pharmacy and jewelry industries. An ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer, OHAUS products are precise, reliable and affordable, and are backed by industry-leading customer support. For additional information, contact OHAUS Corporation at 973-377-9000, or visit the Web site at www.OHAUS.com.

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