Details
Overview
The Kilotech 5 lb Dial Portion Control Scale (MPN 852285) is a high visibility analog food scale designed for fast, consistent portioning in busy kitchens. With an easy to read dial and a straightforward mechanical design, this portion control scale helps staff weigh ingredients, plated portions, deli items, and prep components without relying on batteries or complex settings. It is a practical choice for restaurants, cafeterias, bakeries, food trucks, and catering operations focused on speed and consistency.
Built for everyday production, this analog portion scale supports tighter food cost control by helping reduce over portioning and improving recipe accuracy. If you are searching for a reliable 5 lb portion control scale for restaurant prep, an easy to use dial food scale for kitchen portioning, or a durable analog food scale with a high visibility display, this Kilotech model is made to keep workflows moving while improving consistency across shifts.
Specifications
- Brand: Kilotech
- Manufacturer Part Number: 852285
- Type: Analog portion control scale
- Maximum capacity: 5 lb
- Display: High visibility dial
- Power: Mechanical operation, no batteries required
- Recommended uses: Portion control, recipe prep, ingredient weighing, food service operations
- Application environments: Commercial kitchens, delis, bakeries, cafeterias, catering, food trucks
Features
- High visibility analog dial supports quick readings during rush periods and prep runs
- 5 lb capacity is ideal for common portioning tasks and ingredient prep in food service
- Mechanical design eliminates battery downtime and keeps the scale ready for daily use
- Simple operation helps reduce training time for new staff and improves consistency across shifts
- Supports portion accuracy to help manage food cost, reduce waste, and maintain menu consistency
- Practical choice for high volume environments where speed and reliability matter
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is the Kilotech 852285 scale good for restaurant portion control?
Yes. This 5 lb analog portion control scale is designed for fast, repeatable weighing, which helps teams standardize portions and reduce over serving in restaurant and catering settings.
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Does this analog food scale require batteries or charging?
No. The Kilotech 852285 is a mechanical dial scale, so it does not require batteries or charging, which is helpful for continuous use in a commercial kitchen.
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What types of foods can I weigh on a 5 lb portion control scale?
A 5 lb capacity is commonly used for weighing ingredients and portions such as deli items, proteins, cheese, produce, baked goods, and prep components used in recipe production and plating.
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How does an analog dial scale help with food cost control?
By making portioning more consistent, an analog portion scale helps reduce waste and over portioning. Over time, small improvements in portion accuracy can make a noticeable impact on food cost and inventory usage.
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Is this scale easy for staff to learn and use?
Yes. A high visibility dial and straightforward weighing process make it easy for staff to use with minimal training, which is especially useful in high turnover or high volume food service operations.
