Gsm Balance Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-PTE-13179
Quick Answer: The GSM Balance is a quadrant scale that shows the weight per unit area, in grams per square metre (GSM), of fabric, paper, flooring, PVC film and other flexible sheet material when a cut specimen is suspended from its pointer beam. Two templates are supplied.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- Reads weight per unit area in GSM directly on a quadrant scale
- For fabric, paper, flooring, PVC film and other flexible sheet material
- Rigid base with provision for levelling
- Pointer beam pivoted on two jewel bearings at the centre of the scale
- Two templates supplied for cutting a specimen of specified area
- Specimen can also be cut with a round cutter
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading | Weight per unit area in GSM, direct from the quadrant scale |
| Scale | Quadrant scale calibrated in GSM, fixed in a vertical plane |
| Pointer beam | Pivoted on two jewel bearings at the centre of the scale |
| Base | Rigid, with provision for levelling |
| Specimen | Specified area cut with one of two templates, or with a round cutter |
| Materials | Fabric, paper, flooring, PVC film and other flexible sheet |
About This Product
GSM, or grams per square metre, is the weight of a material for each unit of area, and it is a basic measure used for fabrics, paper and sheet materials. With a quadrant balance, a specimen of known area is cut with a template and hung from the pointer beam. The pointer swings over a scale that is already marked in GSM, so the value is read without any calculation. Students use it to compare the weight per area of different fabrics and papers, and the levelling provision keeps the scale upright. The GSM Balance can be supplied for export orders from Guinea-Bissau, Kyrgyzstan, Iceland, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the GSM Balance measure?
It gives the weight per unit area, in grams per square metre (GSM), of fabric, paper, flooring, PVC film and other flexible sheet material.
Q2. How is the specimen prepared?
A specimen of specified area is cut out using either of the two templates provided, or a round cutter, and suspended on one end of the pointer beam.
Q3. How is the reading taken?
The weight per unit area is read directly from the quadrant scale, which is calibrated in GSM.
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For a quotation on the GSM Balance, contact School Lab Equipment India.