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Read This Before Using a Microbalance

Read This Before Using a Microbalance

Jun 11th 2025

Microbalances provide unparalleled accuracy in the microgram range. They offer readability out to 6-places, or 0.000001g (0.001mg). This level of accuracy requires a high-performance instrument with quality components and intricate design. However, a microbalance isn't able to perform to specifications without some special considerations. Where You Use a Microbalance Matters Microbalances require a controlled environment to ensure proper performance. Temperature fluctuations, drafts, humidity an
Why You Should Never Drop Items on Your Digital Scale

Why You Should Never Drop Items on Your Digital Scale

Apr 8th 2025

Digital scales are used in almost every step of the supply chain, from raw materials, to finished goods, to retail sales. Not too many people give the scales they use daily a second thought, much less how they use them. Most end-users know the basics: add the item, let the weight settle, record the results. We're going to focus on that first step, adding the item to be weighed. In a perfect world, packages and materials would be placed gently on a scale every time. However, that's not alway
How A&D Apollo Lab Balances Benefit University Research

How A&D Apollo Lab Balances Benefit University Research

Apr 4th 2025

A&D Weighing Apollo lab balances are known for their exceptional accuracy, reliability, and advanced features, which makes them a great choice for a wide range of laboratory and industrial weighing applications. For university research departments in particular, Apollo balances provide a reliable solution for critical weighing tasks with intuitive features, versatility and exceptional value. Let's take a further look at why Apollo is a great choice for universities and academic research
What is a Certificate of Conformity?

What is a Certificate of Conformity?

Mar 31st 2025

At Scales Plus, we often get requests for documentation stating that the scale or balance being purchased is calibrated from the factory. However, most manufacturer's do not provide documented calibration results, but rather a Certificate of Conformity. That leads us to the question, "What is a Certificate of Conformity?" Certificate of Conformity A Certificate of Conformity, also referred to as a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Conformance, is a document that verifies a product meet
What's the Difference Between NIST Traceable and ISO Calibration Certificates?

What's the Difference Between NIST Traceable and ISO Calibration Certificates?

Mar 28th 2025

Calibrating instruments, including scales and balances, are a key aspect of maintaining precision, accuracy and quality. Documentation is a major component of quality systems, which is why calibration services include a traceable calibration report. One question we are often asked is "What is the difference between a NIST traceable and ISO calibration report?". To answer this, we will define each and how it is relevant to your particular processes. NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate NIST-tra

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