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Hidden Costs and Risks Associated with an Inaccurate Measuring Scale Can Be Much Higher than the Cost of Calibration

A weighing scale is only as good as its calibration. So, when was the last time you got your weighing scale inspected? If you use scales, or any measuring device for that matter, the importance of appropriate calibration cannot be stressed enough. Calibration is comparing a known standard or measurement to the measurement as shown by your scale or other device.

What should be considered when determining calibration frequency is the value of the product that is being weighed, ISO or your Quality Policy, number of weighments per day, if the scale is being moved from location to location, legal-for-trade applications, environment, and the percent of scale capacity that is being used.