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Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 Precision Balance – Used & Refurbished
The Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 Precision Balance is a high-capacity laboratory balance designed for accurate routine weighing, formulation, sample preparation, quality control, and other applications involving larger samples and containers. With a maximum capacity of 8.2 kg and 0.1 g readability, the MS8007TS/00 provides a useful combination of capacity, precision, rapid operation, and touchscreen control.
Available used and refurbished from American Instrument Exchange, the Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 combines proven MonoBloc weighing technology with FACT automatic internal adjustment, a large stainless steel weighing platform, intuitive touchscreen operation, and flexible data connectivity. Each balance is inspected, cleaned, calibrated, and tested for weighing performance before shipment and includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
Key Features
8.2 kg / 8,200 g maximum weighing capacity
100 mg / 0.1 g readability
MonoBloc weighing technology
FACT automatic internal adjustment
Large stainless steel weighing platform
Color touchscreen interface
LevelControl supports proper balance setup
MinWeigh function supports minimum-weight monitoring
Password protection and configurable user access
Multiple built-in weighing applications
USB, RS232, and Ethernet connectivity
Easy-to-clean weighing surface
Overload protection for routine laboratory use
Standard /00 configuration is not Legal for Trade
Used, refurbished, calibrated, and tested by American Instrument Exchange
90-day warranty included
Overview
The Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 is designed for laboratories that need greater capacity than a conventional analytical or small precision balance but still require dependable laboratory-grade weighing performance.
Its 8.2 kg maximum capacity and 0.1 g readability make it particularly useful for procedures involving beakers, bottles, flasks, containers, formulations, bulk reagents, and larger samples.
Instead of weighing multiple small portions separately, technicians can often place a larger vessel directly on the weighing platform and add materials into it. This can simplify workflows for buffer preparation, media preparation, formulation, solution preparation, and other laboratory processes.
The MS8007TS/00 also incorporates Mettler Toledo's MonoBloc weighing cell, providing stable, repeatable measurements in a durable design intended for routine laboratory operation.
A touchscreen interface, automatic internal adjustment, built-in applications, and multiple data interfaces make the MS8007TS/00 more than a basic toploading balance. It is designed to support efficient laboratory weighing workflows while providing enough capacity for larger samples and vessels.
Common Applications
The Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 is well suited for formulation, media and buffer preparation, reagent preparation, sample preparation, bulk weighing, component weighing, quality control, check weighing, percentage weighing, and general laboratory use.
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories can use the balance for preparing buffers and growth media, weighing formulation ingredients, measuring larger reagent quantities, and supporting research and quality-control procedures.
Chemical laboratories can use the MS8007TS/00 for solution preparation, compound preparation, formulation development, batching, and other procedures involving gram-to-kilogram quantities.
Food and beverage, cosmetics, environmental, materials science, manufacturing, and academic laboratories can also use the balance for ingredient weighing, sample preparation, research, quality testing, and routine quantitative work.
Ideal Laboratory Types
The MS8007TS/00 is a strong choice for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food and beverage, cosmetics, environmental, materials science, academic, manufacturing, formulation, and quality-control laboratories.
It is particularly appropriate for laboratories that need significantly more capacity than a conventional analytical balance but do not require the 0.01 g resolution provided by some lower-capacity precision balances.
With an 8.2 kg capacity, the MS8007TS/00 provides enough headroom for relatively large samples and containers while maintaining 0.1 g readability.
This makes it a useful general-purpose preparation balance that can complement analytical and semi-micro balances used for smaller, higher-resolution measurements.
High-Capacity Precision Weighing Performance
The Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 provides 100 mg, or 0.1 g, readability throughout its 8.2 kg weighing range.
This combination is particularly useful for laboratory preparation procedures where capacity and practical sample handling are more important than sub-milligram resolution.
The MonoBloc weighing cell is designed to provide fast, stable results during routine operation. This allows technicians to perform repetitive weighing procedures efficiently without the extended stabilization times associated with extremely high-resolution balances.
For laboratories regularly working with gram-to-kilogram quantities, the MS8007TS/00 offers a useful balance between capacity, precision, speed, and ease of use.
Minimum Sample Weight & Quantitative Applications
Readability and minimum sample weight are not the same specification.
Although the MS8007TS/00 displays measurements in 0.1 g increments, a quantitative procedure requires a sufficiently large sample to maintain the laboratory's required measurement uncertainty.
Minimum weight depends primarily on repeatability, environmental conditions, installation quality, calibration status, and the uncertainty permitted by the laboratory's procedure.
Mettler Toledo's MinWeigh functionality can help laboratories monitor minimum-weight requirements during routine operation when the appropriate limits have been established.
For regulated or validated applications, laboratories should determine and document minimum sample weight based on the performance of the individual installed balance rather than simply using readability as the minimum permissible sample size.
Controlling Vibration & Environmental Influences
The MS8007TS/00 is less sensitive to environmental disturbances than an analytical, semi-micro, or microbalance, but proper installation still contributes to reliable weighing results.
Vibration, unstable work surfaces, strong airflow, rapid temperature changes, and improper leveling can influence measurement repeatability.
The balance should be installed on a rigid, stable, level work surface away from significant vibration sources such as centrifuges, shakers, pumps, and compressors.
Because the MS8007TS/00 provides 0.1 g rather than microgram or sub-milligram resolution, it can generally be incorporated into routine laboratory workspaces without the specialized environmental isolation required for analytical and microbalances.
Calibration & FACT Internal Adjustment
The MS8007TS/00 incorporates FACT automatic internal adjustment, helping maintain consistent weighing performance as operating conditions change.
Temperature changes can affect the response of precision weighing systems. FACT allows the balance to perform internal adjustment automatically without requiring the operator to place an external calibration weight on the weighing platform each time adjustment is required.
This can be particularly useful in busy laboratories where multiple technicians use the same balance throughout the day.
Automatic internal adjustment does not eliminate the need for external performance verification.
Laboratories operating under GLP, GMP, USP, or internal quality systems may require scheduled verification using appropriate traceable calibration weights.
American Instrument Exchange calibrates and evaluates refurbished MS8007TS/00 balances before shipment to confirm reliable weighing performance.
Touchscreen Operation & User Security
One of the advantages of the MS8007TS/00 over older Mettler Toledo precision balances is its touchscreen-based user interface.
The display provides direct access to weighing functions, applications, settings, and balance information, reducing dependence on multi-button menu navigation.
The balance also includes configurable security features designed to help prevent unauthorized changes to important settings.
Password protection and user-access controls can be particularly valuable in shared laboratory environments where multiple technicians use the same instrument.
For quality-controlled laboratories, restricting access to configuration settings can help reduce unintended changes that might otherwise affect standardized weighing procedures.
Large Samples & Container Weighing
The MS8007TS/00 is designed to accommodate substantially larger samples and vessels than a conventional analytical balance.
Its open stainless steel weighing platform provides convenient access for beakers, bottles, flasks, containers, formulation vessels, and bulk samples.
The 8.2 kg capacity provides sufficient headroom to account for both container tare weight and the material being added.
This is particularly useful during media, buffer, solution, and formulation preparation, where ingredients can often be weighed directly into the vessel that will subsequently be used for mixing or processing.
Direct-to-container weighing can simplify laboratory workflows and reduce unnecessary sample transfers.
Built-In Applications & Connectivity
The Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 supports multiple built-in applications for procedures beyond simple mass determination.
Depending on configuration, functions can support piece counting, percentage weighing, check weighing, dynamic weighing, formulation, totaling, statistics, factor calculations, and other routine laboratory workflows.
The balance also provides multiple connectivity options, including USB, RS232, and Ethernet/LAN interfaces.
These connections allow the balance to communicate with compatible computers, printers, barcode readers, and other laboratory peripherals.
Electronic transfer of weighing results can reduce manual transcription and support more standardized data-management workflows.
Key Specifications
Specification
Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00
Balance Type
Precision / Toploading Balance
Maximum Capacity
8.2 kg / 8,200 g
Readability
100 mg / 0.1 g
Adjustment
Internal / automatic FACT
Weighing Technology
MonoBloc
Weighing Pan
Approx. 190 × 226 mm
Display
Color touchscreen
Level Monitoring
LevelControl
Minimum Weight Support
MinWeigh
Connectivity
USB, RS232, Ethernet/LAN
User Security
Password protection / configurable access
Below-Balance Weighing
Yes
Legal for Trade
No – standard /00 configuration
Choosing Between an 8 kg and 12 kg Precision Balance
The MS8007TS/00 provides a useful middle ground between smaller 3–6 kg precision balances and higher-capacity models such as the Mettler Toledo MS12001L.
For laboratories whose samples, vessels, and formulations rarely exceed approximately 8 kg, the MS8007TS/00 provides ample capacity without moving to a physically larger high-capacity balance.
A 12 kg or higher-capacity balance may be preferable when laboratories routinely use large vessels, prepare larger batches, or need additional capacity to account for heavy container tare weights.
The best approach is to consider the combined weight of the largest expected container plus its contents, rather than selecting a balance based solely on the weight of the sample itself.
Choosing Between a Precision Balance and Analytical Balance
The MS8007TS/00 and a conventional analytical balance are designed for different parts of the laboratory weighing workflow.
Analytical balances typically provide 0.1 mg readability, making them appropriate for standards preparation, small samples, gravimetric analysis, and other high-resolution quantitative procedures.
The MS8007TS/00 instead provides 8.2 kg capacity with 0.1 g readability.
This makes it much better suited for larger samples, formulations, buffers, media, reagents, containers, and general preparation work.
A laboratory preparing several liters of solution, for example, may benefit substantially from the open weighing platform and kilogram-scale capacity of the MS8007TS/00.
Many laboratories therefore use a high-capacity precision balance alongside an analytical or semi-micro balance, selecting the appropriate instrument according to the quantity and resolution required for each procedure.
Refurbishment & Performance Testing
Every used Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00 sold by American Instrument Exchange is inspected, cleaned, refurbished as necessary, calibrated, and tested before shipment.
Our technicians use appropriate calibration weights to evaluate critical performance characteristics including accuracy, repeatability, linearity, corner-load tolerances, stability, and reduced span at or near full capacity.
Testing a high-capacity precision balance requires evaluating performance across an appropriate portion of its weighing range rather than simply confirming response to a small reference weight.
The MonoBloc weighing system, FACT internal adjustment, touchscreen, controls, leveling system, weighing platform, interfaces, and other installed functions are also inspected and tested for proper operation.
Each refurbished MS8007TS/00 includes a 90-day warranty from American Instrument Exchange.
Shipping & Installation Considerations
American Instrument Exchange securely prepares the MS8007TS/00 for shipment to protect its weighing system, platform, touchscreen, and electronic components.
Once received, the balance should be installed on a rigid, level, vibration-resistant work surface capable of supporting the balance plus its maximum intended sample load.
The instrument should be allowed to acclimate to the laboratory environment before final adjustment, calibration verification, and critical weighing procedures are performed.
For regulated applications, installation should be followed by appropriate calibration, verification, or qualification according to the laboratory's quality system.
Related Laboratory Equipment
American Instrument Exchange maintains an extensive inventory of used and refurbished laboratory balances, including analytical balances, semi-micro balances, microbalances, and precision balances for applications ranging from routine sample preparation to high-resolution quantitative analysis.
What is the maximum capacity of the Mettler Toledo MS8007TS/00?
The MS8007TS/00 has a maximum weighing capacity of approximately 8.2 kg, making it suitable for larger samples, containers, formulations, and laboratory preparation procedures.
What is the readability of the MS8007TS/00?
The balance provides 100 mg, or 0.1 g, readability throughout its weighing range.
Does the MS8007TS/00 have automatic internal calibration?
Yes. The MS8007TS/00 incorporates FACT automatic internal adjustment, helping maintain weighing performance as operating conditions change.
What is MonoBloc weighing technology?
MonoBloc is Mettler Toledo's precision weighing-cell technology designed to provide fast, stable, repeatable measurements and reliable long-term operation.
Does the MS8007TS/00 have a touchscreen?
Yes. The MS8007TS/00 uses a color touchscreen interface for accessing weighing functions, applications, balance settings, and results.
What is MinWeigh?
MinWeigh is a Mettler Toledo function designed to help users determine whether the current sample meets an established minimum-weight requirement. This can be useful for laboratories performing quantitative weighing under controlled quality procedures.
Is the MS8007TS/00 Legal for Trade?
No. The standard MS8007TS/00 configuration is not the Legal-for-Trade version. Laboratories requiring an approved balance should verify the exact certified model configuration.
Is the MS8007TS/00 suitable for buffer and media preparation?
Yes. Its combination of 8.2 kg capacity, 0.1 g readability, large open weighing platform, and rapid operation makes it well suited for preparing buffers, media, solutions, formulations, and other larger laboratory batches.
Can the MS8007TS/00 connect to laboratory computers or printers?
Yes. The balance provides USB, RS232, and Ethernet connectivity, allowing integration with compatible computers, printers, and other laboratory peripherals.
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Testing Procedures for Used and Refurbished Laboratory Balances
Ensure Precision, Repeatability, and Weighing Accuracy
Used and refurbished laboratory balances from American Instrument Exchange undergo thorough, multi-point testing to ensure accurate, reliable performance in scientific, industrial, and pharmaceutical settings. Each balance is carefully inspected, calibrated, and evaluated to meet the stringent standards required for analytical, precision, and micro weighing applications.
Why Testing Used Laboratory Balances Is Essential
Before a laboratory balance is placed back into service, it must be rigorously tested for:
• Weighing accuracy across full capacity range
• Repeatability and linearity
• Load cell and sensor functionality
• User interface and calibration system integrity
Comprehensive balance testing helps eliminate measurement errors and guarantees performance in high-precision environments such as R&D, formulation labs, and quality control facilities.
Our structured balance testing protocol ensures every refurbished unit delivers consistent results and trusted performance.
Key Testing Procedures for Refurbished and Used Laboratory Balances
1. Initial Visual Inspection
• Inspect housing, leveling feet, draft shield, and weighing pan for wear, cracks, or corrosion
• Check control panel, power cord, and buttons for damage or signs of tampering
• Confirm presence and condition of all required components (e.g., shields, adapters, trays)
2. Functional Startup and Interface Testing
• Power on the balance to verify display initialization and zeroing functionality
• Test user interface responsiveness, menu access, and programmable features
• Evaluate stabilization time and auto-tare functions
3. Calibration and Accuracy Testing
• Perform internal calibration (if equipped) and verify operation
• Use certified calibration weights to perform external calibration
• Check for accuracy at multiple weight points across the balance’s range
4. Repeatability, Linearity, and Corner Load Testing
• Conduct multiple weighings of identical test weights to confirm repeatability
• Test linearity by weighing at low, mid, and high points across the range
• Evaluate corner-load accuracy by placing test weights at different positions on the pan
5. Load Cell and Sensor Integrity Verification
• Test load cell response for consistency, drift, or hysteresis
• Verify sensor functionality and precision at sub-milligram levels (for analytical/microbalances)
6. Electrical Safety and Grounding Checks
• Inspect wiring and power components for safety and compliance
• Verify proper grounding and electrical insulation to meet lab equipment standards
7. Final Quality Assurance and Documentation
• Perform a full operational test under simulated lab conditions
• Record and document all calibration results and test metrics
• Final cleaning and inspection before shipping
Trusted Performance from American Instrument Exchange
All refurbished laboratory balances from American Instrument Exchange are tested and validated to deliver precision weighing performance from day one. Our expert technicians use industry-standard procedures to ensure each balance is lab-ready—whether used for sample prep, formulation, or high-precision research.
Repair and Refurbishment Protocol for Used Laboratory Balances
Precision Weighing Restored by American Instrument Exchange
At American Instrument Exchange, every used laboratory balance is subjected to a multi-step refurbishment protocol designed to restore precision and reliability with laboratory standards. Whether it’s an analytical balance, precision balance, or microbalance, we ensure each unit delivers consistent performance for scientific, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Why Choose a Refurbished Laboratory Balance from American Instrument Exchange?
• Fully tested for accuracy, repeatability, and calibration stability
• Backed by a warranty
• Cost-effective alternative to purchasing new balances
• Environmentally responsible through expert refurbishment and reuse
• Refurbished by technicians with extensive experience in lab instrumentation
Every laboratory balance from American Instrument Exchange is professionally restored through a comprehensive, multi-point process:
1. Initial Intake & Inspection
• Exterior inspection for damage, corrosion, and wear on display, housing, and leveling feet
• Visual/manual check of weighing pan, draft shield, doors, and buttons
• Documentation of missing parts, error codes, or component issues
2. Cleaning and Decontamination
• Thorough cleaning of the weighing chamber, pan, and internal components using anti-static and non-abrasive cleaners
• Removal of dust, chemical residue, and particulate buildup
• Disinfection of all surfaces
3. Mechanical and Electronic Repairs
• Replacement/repair of worn components including pans, draft shields, and buttons
• Evaluation and repair of load cells, sensors, and electronic boards
• Inspection of power supply, internal wiring, and display screen functionality
4. Calibration and Accuracy Testing
• Internal calibration mechanisms are tested (if equipped)
• External calibration is performed using certified traceable weights
• Repeatability, linearity, and corner-load accuracy are verified
5. Functional Testing and Performance Validation
• Test of user interface, menu settings, and programmable functions
• Taring, zeroing, and stability response times are evaluated
• Load-bearing accuracy is tested across the unit’s full capacity range
6. Compliance and Safety Checks
• Electrical system testing for grounding and safe operation
• Verification of leveling system and anti-vibration performance
7. Final Quality Control and Documentation
• Final inspection and multi-point accuracy verification
• Complete operational test with weight logs and calibration reports
• Full cleaning and packaging for shipment
Trust the Experts at American Instrument Exchange
With over 50 years of experience in laboratory equipment, American Instrument Exchange is a trusted source for precision-refurbished laboratory balances. Our refurbishment protocol ensures each balance meets strict standards for accuracy and performance—ready to deliver dependable weighing results from day one.
Warranty Information
All used equipment sold by American Instrument Exchange is refurbished/reconditioned, tested to meet specifications, cleaned, and comes with a 90-day warranty from the date of shipment unless otherwise specified. New products include a warranty from the manufacturer. Your warranty is only valid if you have paid your invoice. If your invoice is over 30 days old, warranty work will not be performed until your invoice is paid in full. American Instrument Exchange is not liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials on this site or the performance of the products,
Exceptions include international sales and items that are agreed to be sold with a lesser warranty or items that are agreed to be sold “as is.”
Should there be visible shipping damage to packaging or concealed shipping damage to item(s) supplied, buyer must communicate such damage to the delivering entity or carrier upon receipt first and to American Instrument the same day item is accepted / signed for. Failure to do so voids warranty. Customer decision to involve / procure third party or OEM service other than American Instrument or AIE assigned vendors to resolve in-warranty instrument failure or defect without first placing a service call to American Instrument voids warranty.
Return & Cancellation Policy
American Instrument Exchange will authorize the return of and issue a full refund for any equipment that is not working as represented and could not be replaced or repaired to the customer’s satisfaction by AIE or a representative of AIE during the warranty period. Returns without prior authorization and an RMA number will not be accepted.
Customers are responsible for proper packaging of the equipment and all included accessories. American Instrument will pay for insurance and shipping costs. Non-inventory items bought specifically to fill customer orders may possibly be returned, but on a case by case basis.
Customers who cancel orders after refurbishing has begun or after delivery where there are no equipment performance issues may be subject to a Restocking/Cancellation Fee of 20% or more and responsible for shipping costs for both the delivery and return.
Ongoing and Extended Support Options
American Instrument Exchange is able to provide additional repair and support services outside the warranty terms for most products that sell.
For biosafety cabinets, clean benches, chemical fume hoods, and other clean air products our team at AIE Laboratory Services can provide certifications, repairs, decontaminations, and other services for customers throughout New England, and guidance and limited technical assistance for any customers in the US and Canada for new or refurbished biosafety cabinets purchased from American Instrument Exchange.
For all other products, the repair service team at American Instrument Exchange can provide both field and depot repair evaluations. We can easily schedule and coordinate the pick-up and transportation of your malfunctioning equipment. By offering hourly rates lower than most OEM service providers and eliminating travel time for technicians, we help reduce repair costs. Furthermore, our lab depot repair service minimizes or eliminates scheduling delays. Our experienced service technicians are qualified to restore your equipment to factory specifications.
Yes, all equipment from American Instrument Exchange comes with a warranty. Used/reconditioned/refurbished equipment is tested to make sure it operates to the manufacturer's specifications and comes with a 90-day warranty (unless otherwise noted). New equipment comes with a warranty from the manufacturer.
How do you test and recondition the equipment?
Testing requirements vary across all the equipment categories we sell. Temperature controlled units are tested with NIST traceable probes and data loggers. Gaskets, external housing, glass, handles, controls and control screens are all thoroughly inspected for integrity and functionality. We test all equipment using the manufacturer's parameters and specifications to confirm that the unit operates properly.
How do products ship from American Instrument Exchange?
We can ship products both nationally and internationally using a well-established network of transporters. Smaller items will ship via UPS. Larger equipment will be palletized and shipped either LTL or air-ride, depending on the specific equipment and/or delivery requirements.
Return and order cancellation policy
American Instrument Exchange will accept the return of any product that is not working as represented and could not be replaced or repaired to the customer's satisfaction during the warranty period. Customers who cancel orders after refurbishing has begun will be subject to a cancellation and restocking fee of between 20% and 40%.
Are discounts available for educational or non-profit institutions, or for bulk purchases?
Yes – call or email us today with a list of equipment you're looking for and we can potentially put together a quote that includes a discount.
How does your price matching policy work?
We strive to keep our pricing competitive and reasonable. If you find comparable items for sale at a lower price from other vendors please send us a link and or quote for the item and we'll do our best to match or beat the price.
Can I see the equipment in person before committing to a purchase?
Customers are welcome to make an appointment to view equipment in our warehouse. Given our workload we may not be able to test or clean the equipment prior to your arrival if you have not committed to an order.
1023 Western Avenue is a working warehouse, not a showroom, and customers should dress appropriately and wear closed toe shoes.
Can I ship products that I purchased elsewhere to American Instrument for repair?
Yes – please see our repair services page for more information.
