KERN supplier in Romania
For KERN products we quote by model code; we confirm availability and lead time in the quotation.
Founded in 1844 · Headquarters: Balingen, Germany
Who is KERN and what does it make?
KERN & SOHN is a German manufacturer of weighing equipment, intended for companies, independent professionals and public institutions. The range covers laboratory balances (analytical, precision, portable), industrial scales (bench, platform, pallet, ATEX), medical scales and calibration weights in OIML accuracy classes from E1 to M3. For customers in Romania we can bring in individual weights and balances from these categories, based on the model code or the OIML class required.
The standard weights of the 316 series typify the accuracy of OIML class E2: each code corresponds to a fixed nominal value, from 20 g at code 316-05 to 5 kg at code 316-13, with strict tolerances according to the class. For higher accuracy, the 303 series covers class E1 (the sets of the 323 series are in class F1), and beyond the laboratory classes (E1, E2), KERN also publishes industrial weight sets in classes F1, F2, M1, M2 and M3, with value ranges from 1 mg to 2,500 kg in total across the portfolio.
For metrology laboratories and companies in Romania with obligations for periodic verification of balances, KERN covers both the weighing instrument and the standard weight needed for its calibration, from the same catalogue.
What do we supply from the KERN range?
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| 316 Series Individual Standard Weights (OIML E2) | Individual standard weights, in polished stainless steel, in compact form, in OIML accuracy class E2. Each type code corresponds to a nominal value: 316-05 is 20 g, 316-08 is 200 g, 316-11 is 1 kg, and 316-13 is 5 kg, each with the OIML tolerance corresponding to the class. For this accuracy class a dedicated storage case is also recommended. For a quotation, send the code required or the nominal value and the OIML class needed for the balance being verified. |
| OIML E1 (303 series) and F1 (323 series) Weight Sets | Weight sets: the 303 series in OIML accuracy class E1 (for example 1 mg – 50 g or 1 mg – 500 g, in a wooden case), and the 323 series in class F1. Used for calibrating analytical balances where the tolerances of class E2 are not sufficient. For a quotation, specify the set configuration desired or the individual nominal values needed. |
| Laboratory balances and industrial scales | Wide range of analytical, precision and portable laboratory balances, alongside industrial bench, platform, pallet scales and ATEX versions for explosive atmospheres. The portfolio is completed by medical scales (for persons, wheelchair) and related measuring instruments — dynamometers, hardness calibrators, callipers. To identify the suitable model, the maximum weighing capacity, the accuracy desired and the environment of use (laboratory, industrial hall, ATEX zone) are required. |
Why KERN?
- Complete OIML classes — from E1 (maximum laboratory accuracy) to M3 (industrial), in a single catalogue
- Clear type code — each code in the 316 series corresponds to a fixed nominal value (for example 316-11 is 1 kg)
- Wide weighing range — standard weights from 1 mg to 2,500 kg, laboratory balances and industrial platform scales
- Portfolio covering both the balance and the associated calibration weight
Which KERN codes and series are requested most often?
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 316-05 | Individual weight 20 g, OIML E2 |
| 316-08 | Individual weight 200 g, OIML E2 |
| 316-11 | Individual weight 1 kg, OIML E2 |
| 316-13 | Individual weight 5 kg, OIML E2 |
| Seria 303 (OIML E1) | Weight sets, accuracy class E1 |
| Seria 323 (OIML F1) | Weight sets, accuracy class F1 |
| OIML F1 | Accuracy class for industrial weights |
| OIML F2 | Accuracy class for industrial weights |
| OIML M1 | Accuracy class for industrial weights |
| OIML M2 | Accuracy class for industrial weights |
| OIML M3 | Accuracy class for industrial weights |
| Newton weights | Weights expressed directly in newtons |
| Analytical balances | Category of precision laboratory balances |
| Platform scales | Category of industrial bench/platform scales |
| Pallet scales | Category of pallet scales for warehouses |
Where is KERN equipment used?
- Metrology and calibration laboratories
- Food industry — process scales and quality control
- Logistics and warehouses — platform and pallet scales
- Medical — patient scales and hand dynamometers
How do we supply KERN in Romania?
We bring in KERN standard weights and balances made to order through suppliers in the European Union, usually within 1–4 weeks of confirmation. We work only with the information in the manufacturer's catalogue: for each request we check the type code required or, if it is not known, the nominal value, the OIML class needed and the type of balance suited to the application. Exact availability is confirmed individually before the quotation. Please also mention whether you need a calibration certificate or a dedicated storage case.
We do not carry out the calibration or issue the OIML certificate ourselves; we supply the weight or balance with the manufacturer's documentation.
Frequently asked questions about KERN
What products does KERN make?
KERN makes laboratory balances, industrial and medical scales, plus standard calibration weights in OIML accuracy classes from E1 (laboratory) to M3 (industrial). The portfolio covers both the weighing instrument and the weight needed for its periodic verification.
What information should we send for a quotation on a KERN weight from the 316 series?
The type code required, for example 316-11, or, if it is not known, the nominal value desired and the OIML class needed for the balance verified in the laboratory. Also mention whether the storage case recommended by the manufacturer for this class is needed.
Can you supply KERN products in Romania, and within what lead time?
Yes, we bring in KERN standard weights and balances made to order through suppliers in the European Union, usually within 1–4 weeks of confirmation. The lead time depends on the exact availability of the code or configuration requested.
What do we check before quoting for KERN weights?
We do not confirm from our own sources whether an old code on a label still corresponds exactly to the manufacturer's current offer; we check each code in the current catalogue before quoting. We do not issue the associated calibration certificate ourselves.
How do I request a KERN quotation?
Send the KERN code from the nameplate and the quantity; we reply in English with availability and the lead time written in the quotation.
Request a quoteUpdated: 12 November 2026 · Sources: KERN & SOHN GmbH (manufacturer documentation)