Scale Calibration related FAQs
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How to know if my scales need calibration?
- If your scale is legal for trade, then you need the scale to be periodically calibrated and certificated.
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How can somebody calibrate my scale?
- At Scalemen of Florida we use the procedures described in the NIST Handbook 44 to inspect, calibrate and certified your scale.
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How often do my scales need to be calibrated?
- The calibration frequency may be found in your Standard Operating Procedures. It also depends on the amount of use of the scale.
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What kind of test weights will the tecnician use to calibrate my scales?
- Depending on the capacity and resolution of the scale, our technician may use Class F or Class S
test weights. We use known test weights certified to the Department of Agriculture and INSCO Metrology.