Which Escali Scale Do You Need?

Escali Primo Digital Scale

The Escali Primo digital scale offers a great value for commercial kitchens, as it's accurate, durable, and economically priced. The Primo's simple, two-button operation is also incredibly straightforward to use, which means kitchens with high turnover (and that is, as most operators know, a lot of them) can continue to use the scale with minimal training. The display panel and controls are protected by a plastic shield to keep spills out of the internal components, keeping your machine in working order for longer. The Primo weighs as much as 11 pounds in increments of 1 gram (or 0.05 ounces), which is accurate enough for most commercial restaurant uses.

Features & Benefits of the SCDG11 Digital Scale:

• Straightforward, two-button operation
• Plastic shield protects the electronics
• One gram increments
• Up to 11 pounds

Handheld Digital Scales

These tiny Escali scales work best for chefs who move around the kitchen and want to check ingredients or portion sizes at different stations. Small enough to fit in a pocket but sturdy enough to measure items weighing as much as 11 pounds, these Escali food scales are widely useful and convenient to move or store. This would be the best option for chefs who need to travel and do demonstrations, or for food trucks where space is limited. It measures in 1-gram increments, which is approximately a tenth of an ounce.

• Pocket sized
• Weighs up to 11 pounds
• Easy to take around the kitchen

Portion Control Digital Scale

Escali's portion control scale has four different display configurations, which enables you to place and use the scale wherever is most convenient. Equipped with a detachable display, you can put the scale underneath your cabinetry and still use it without having to bend down to look at the reading. These Escali food scales also have counting and percentage models, letting you calculate in other ways than just weight. The platform is stainless steel and removable, so it's NSF certified and can be easily cleaned. These scales are more expensive than the Primo digital scales but have more features and are great for kitchens that can afford to invest extra to get a bit more out of their equipment.

• Detachable display
• Four configurations
• Percentage and counting modes

L-Series High Precision Scales

Escali's L-Series scale is best for establishments that value accuracy more than anything else. These precise scales measure in increments as small as 0.01 gram – though the larger model, SCDG600GR, measures in 0.1-gram increments instead. This degree of accuracy is unnecessary in most kitchens, but carefully crafted spice mixes, baking, and other delicate procedures can be measured down to incredible precision with the L-Series scale. Double check before purchasing to ensure your model is capable of weighing the amount you intend to use with it.

• Most accurate Escali scale
• Measures in 0.1-gram increments
• Perfect for culinary science

Mechanical Scales

Mechanical scales use a system of springs and resistance to tell you the weight of the object being measured. These scales are slowly fading from common use, but they can still be handy in modern establishments.

These are the best Escali scales to use in situations where you can't prevent the scales from getting wet, as digital scales might short out and stop working completely. If you make a habit of getting your mechanical scales wet, they can eventually rust – even if they're made of stainless steel. Mechanical scales are also the only type that comes with a stainless steel bowl for measuring dry goods such as grains. In most applications, a digital scale will be better, as it reads faster and more accurately, but mechanical scales have their place in establishments that'll be measuring loose dry goods and are the best choice for frequently wet environments.

Low-profile Scales

Low-profile Escali scales are a specific subsection of digital scales intended for kitchens that make weighing a part of their normal cooking process and need a scale that can fit neatly into the workflow. These flat scales are a cost-effective way to add precision to your commercial kitchen. Designed with a sleek profile and the capacity to weigh as much as 15 pounds in increments of 0.1 ounces, Escali's low-profile scales are perfectly suited for measuring out hamburgers, sizing up sides, or shaping rolls. They have a glass cover that is convenient to clean and aesthetically pleasing, which means you can use it in front-of-house applications as well.