[11.25lb  & 50n Capacity |  0.25lb  & 1n Readability]

The Ohaus 8008-PN pull-type spring scale is for general weighing, force experiments, and action-reaction demonstrations. It has a plastic housing for easy cleaning and a metal face plate, pointer, spring, and hook. This scale has a capacity of 11.25 lb./50n and its face shows measurements in 0.25 lb./1n increments.

Spring scales are used for general weighing purposes and typically have hooks to hang the items to be weighed. The scales have an internal spring mechanism and displays with units in grams, ounces, pounds, and Newtons. They are commonly made of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, or a combination of these materials.

Ohaus manufactures scales and balances for laboratory, educational, retail, food, and jewelry applications. The company, founded in 1907, is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.