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Calibrating your scale or balance is undoubtedly important to ensure measurement accuracy. There are plenty of models on the market that offer both internal or external calibration options. So what is the difference? What is Calibration? As it pertains specifically to scales and balances, calibration is the act of adjusting the instrument against known standards to reflect that of the stated accuracy. In simpler terms, calibrating a device ensures it is measuring properly. This is done so us

Do you have an internal scale calibration procedure?  Are you working on creating a procedure for scale calibrations within your company? We've put together some important information to consider when developing your calibration procedure.Some of the main components that a scale calibration SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) should address is allowable tolerances, calibration intervals, management of calibration records, who can perform the calibrations, asset management, and how to handle

When precision matters, a scale that is out of tolerance can cause loss of profits, regulatory fines and at the very least, huge headaches. Consistently checking and calibrating your weighing scales is important to avoid some or all of these problems and often times is a quick task.  Here is a 5 step guide that covers the basics of calibrating a scale.1. Visual CheckThe first thing to do is verify that the scale or balance will turn on and that the scale is safe to test. Make sure the