The JL5001-GA03 is not only popular with the jewelry trade, but we find many almond and walnut growers especially in California and peanut growers in Georgia like the JL5001-GA03 since it is a legal for trade Class II scale 5100g x 0.1g.
Whether a pawn shop, scrap gold buyer, jeweler appraiser or jewelry manufacturer, those who work with some of the most precious metals in the world cannot afford to have the wrong weighing results. You can have complete confidence in METTLER TOLEDO portable gold scales.
Mettler Toledo's JL5001-G/A-03 jewelry scale features 5100 grams maximum weighing capacity and increments in 0.1 gram divisions. This digital scale is legal for trade and offers a compact, plastic
construction with a small footprint. Powered by either an AC adapter or 4 AA batteries, Mettler Toledo JL5001 portable scale offers portability perfect for anyone weighing at fairs, flea markets and trade shows where AC power is not always accessible. The Mettler-Toledo JL5001-G/A-03 digital scale offers external
calibration which requires the purchase of an optional 5000 gram calibration mass. You may also connect the JL5001 balance to a computer, optional printer or auxiliary display via the RS232 interface. RS232 cables and software are sold separately.
Standard equipment includes:
Automatic adjustment with external weights
Back-lit display
RS232C interface
Protective cover
Various weighing units can be displayed
Below-the-balance weighing device
Battery and AC operation
The Mettler Toledo's JL5001-G/A-03 electronic scale is an unbelievable value especially compared to competitive legal for trade scales offering greater than 5 kilograms so we have them in stock for immediate delivery.
Whether a goldsmith, jeweler or jewelry manufacturer, those who work with some of the most precious materials in the world can’t afford to give anything away. You can have complete confidence in METTLER TOLEDO gold balances.
The JL-G gold balance is the weighing jewel in every gold shop. With its compact size, it is the ideal balance for retail applications.
Ideal for commercial applications which require space-saving, and easy &
reliable operation. JL balances are equipped with all
the functions and features required
for carrying out simple weighing
tasks. The results can be read
clearly and reliably thanks to the
bright backlighting on the display.
Please Note:
Mettler Toledo gold balances have long model numbers, and often times you see gold balances that look the same, but have slightly different model numbers. Below we have provided a chart that explains what these different characters stand for to eliminate confusion. When you purchase a Mettler Toledo jewelry balance from Precision Weighing Balances, we want you to know exactly what you are getting.
Mettler Toledo Gem Balance Suffix Glossary
/03: Mettler Toledo Balance is equipped with RS232 Interface
/F: Fully Automatic Internal Calibration is included
As the price of precious metals like gold, platinum, silver and rhodium keep raising customer complaints to weights and measures officials are on the increase. The general public is calling complaining they are being short changed buying and selling by weight. These complaints typically result in a Weights & Measures officials doing an inspection to verify the scale in use is Legal for Trade.
Most pawnshops, jewelers and metals buyers know they need a Legal for Trade Type Approved Scale, but these inspectors are now requiring the weighing scale to have two displays to meet the requirements of "direct sales".
In weights and measures terminology a direct sale is one where both the buyer and seller are present. NIST Handbook 44 requires the customer to be able to witness the transaction and transaction information from a reasonable position in a direct sale application.
Weight indications shall be shown on the customer’s side of the scale when used for direct sales to retail customers. The way to achieve these requirements is to purchase the optional display shown above (purchase here). The Mettler Toledo 72213564 remote display features a backlight. The display plugs into the RS-232 port on the back of the balance and the cable length is 6 feet. All Mettler JB and JL balances are equipped with RS-232 interface with the exception of the JL602-G/LA00 and JL6001-G/LA00.
The Mettler Toledo JB and JL Scales we offer meet or exceed the Class II or III accuracy requirements in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44. Certificate of Conformance Numbers are issued under the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) of the National Conference on Weights and Measures. NTEP approved Mettler Balances make it easy to comply with current regulations for the direct sales to the public of precious metals and semi-precious gems.
This aftermarket hard cover carrying case is the idea investment to protect your scale especially if you will be traveling on the road buying and selling gold and silver. This hard cover
carrying case features die cut foam and
has cut outs to securely hold the balance and AC Adapter.
A locking latch assures the safety of your Mettler Toledo JL portable legal for trade scale. At $59.00 this is a low cost investment to protect your scale (purchase here).
This site is owned and operated by Precision Weighing Balances and is not sponsored or affiliated with Mettler Toledo nor should be confused with Mettler Toledo Inc. Mettler® and METTLER TOLEDO® are registered trademarks of Mettler-Toledo, Inc. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found on the web-site www.mt.com. For warranty, parts and technical related issues please call Mettler directly at 1-800-METTLER.