No other balance can beat the Core for value and ease of use. Rugged ABS housing withstands field environments, and the stainless steel pan removes for easy cleaning. The integrated three-point overload ShockProtect feature safeguards the load cell. The Core operates by 6x AA batteries or AC adapter (cUL certified), while auto power-off saves battery life. A convenient weigh-below hook facilitates below-balance weighing for density and specific gravity measurements.