Floor Scale Calibration Basics

 

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Nothing lasts forever, not even the highest quality and heavyduty floor scale you have. Weigh and tear occur over time and accuracy is inevitably affected. However, you can stop your weighing system from degrading even quicker with just one procedure: calibration.

What is calibration?

Calibration is a vital procedure for heavy duty floor scales to maintain accuracy and durability. The whole process involves a series of tests to troubleshoot the whole weighing system, determine potential adjustments, and apply necessary repairs. 

                How Calibration Is Done:

·         Weighing Scale Preparation (determining technical characteristics and observing the overall durability of the product)

·         Eccentricity Test (checking how accurate the load cells are with regards to the location of the load on the floor scale)

·         Repeatability Test (preventing inaccurate measurements and repeatability issues when weighing loads of the same weight)

·         Weighing Test (testing the accuracy of the instrument throughout its whole weighing capability)

·         Minimum Weight Test (finding the smallest load that can be measured while still fulfilling accuracy requirements)

·         Other Tests (might include but not limited to Tare, Discrimination, Variation Indication, and Magnetic Interaction Tests)

Why do you need to calibrate?

Say you’re measuring your products with an inaccurate floor scale and end up packing more than your desired measurement, that negligence can cost you and your business a huge amount of money in the long run. It’s essential to calibrate your heavy duty floor scale to increase cost savings, maintain the integrity of your weighing system, measure safely, and adhere to local and global regulations. With routine scale calibration and adjustments, you allow your floor scale to measure with the highest reliability while also extending the equipment’s life.

Where to calibrate?

There are several calibration facilities nationwide but we highly suggest you calibrate your weighing system with the help of your original floor scale provider as they know your equipment too well. For example, you’ve got your heavy duty floor scale from Asuki Weighing System Inc., you can easily contact them and avail their service that includes thorough calibration procedures, easy-to-read certificates, and audit-proof documentation.

When and how often you should calibrate your floor scale?

As per experts, floor scales must be calibrated once per quarter. That’s equivalent to four times a year. There are also common signs that you need repair, adjustment, and maintenance services for your weighing system as soon as possible. These are the following:

•        Unable to read weight (always giving a reading of zero even if there’s a load)
•        Reading fluctuations (the reading never settles down to a consistent number)
•        Repeatability issues (provides the same reading even with different weights)
•       Load cell irregularities (the reading changes depending on where you place the load)
•        Damaged parts (noticeable damages on the material, load cells, and indicator)

Conclusion:

Calibration is not a process that can be done once and then forgotten. It’s that one simple procedure that makes a big difference in preserving your weighing equipment and ensuring its accuracy at all times. If you rely on a heavy duty floor scale at any part of your business, do not skip routine calibration, adjustments, and maintenance for the best results.