Details
Overview
The Escali SCMDL5 5 lb Dial Portion Control Scale is a durable, easy to read mechanical food scale designed for accurate portioning in busy kitchens. With a clear analog dial and a stainless steel platform, this portion control scale helps streamline prep and serving while supporting consistent results for recipes, plating, and inventory control. It is a practical choice for restaurants, bakeries, cafés, delis, and catering operations that want reliable weighing without batteries or complicated settings.
Built for day to day commercial use, this Escali stainless steel portion control scale is ideal for weighing ingredients, dough portions, proteins, produce, and packaged items up to 5 pounds. The simple dial format makes it fast for staff to learn and use, helping reduce over portioning and food cost while improving consistency across shifts. If you are looking for a dependable analog kitchen scale for portion control that is easy to clean and built to last, the Escali SCMDL5 is a proven option.
Specifications
- Brand: Escali
- Model: SCMDL5
- Type: Dial portion control scale
- Maximum capacity: 5 lb
- Platform material: Stainless steel
- Display style: Analog dial
- Power: Mechanical operation, no batteries required
- Typical applications: Portion control, recipe prep, ingredient weighing, food cost control
- Use environment: Commercial and home kitchens
Features
- Accurate portioning support to help reduce waste and improve consistency in prep and service
- Easy to read dial for quick check weighing during high volume kitchen workflows
- Stainless steel platform for durability and fast cleanup in foodservice environments
- Mechanical design eliminates battery downtime and simplifies daily operation
- Simple, staff friendly interface that reduces training time and user error
- Ideal for restaurants and production kitchens that need dependable analog weighing up to 5 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Escali SCMDL5 scale digital or mechanical?
The SCMDL5 is a mechanical analog dial portion control scale, so it does not require batteries or an electrical connection. - What is the maximum weight capacity of this portion control scale?
The Escali SCMDL5 is rated for a maximum capacity of 5 pounds, making it suitable for most portioning and prep tasks. - What is the platform made from, and is it easy to clean?
The weighing platform is stainless steel, which is commonly used in foodservice for durability and easier wipe down cleaning. - What types of food items can I weigh with the SCMDL5?
It is commonly used for portioning ingredients such as dough and batter portions, meats, cheese, produce, and prepared food items where consistent serving sizes matter. - Is this scale a good choice for restaurant portion control?
Yes. The analog dial is fast to read, the stainless steel platform holds up well in busy kitchens, and the mechanical design helps prevent battery related interruptions.
