Did You Know?
Calibration is a metrology term that, while almost universally understood, is also almost universally misused. The reason for the misuse is that calibration, in and of itself, is simply the act of establishing the relationship between a known value and its measured value, under specified measuring conditions. In other words, it's taking a known weight (e.g. 1 kg) and noting any deviation from that value on the display. Some scales offer internal, motorized calibration weights that can be used to determine the deviation, but all weight measuring devices can be externally calibrated as well. Calibration helps determine what kinds of adjustments may be necessary to return the scale to the state of accuracy required for its acceptable use.
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Scales undergo a certain amount of wear and tear over time. Consequently, it's essential that any working scale is calibrated on a regular basis, and that adjustments are made when necessary. In businesses where scales are used to determine net weight should be inspected on a regular basis to ensure that their accuracy meets or exceeds local regulations. When a scale fails to comply with those standards, the penalties to the business owner can be quite severe. To avoid these penalties (and to minimize lost profitability due to inaccurate measurements), many businesses agree that investing in high quality scales - along with regularly scheduled calibration service - is money well spent.
For a scale's accuracy to be "certified" - i.e. in accordance with local requirements - it must be calibrated on site. Brady Systems certified technicians will calibrate and certify your equipment at your location, ensuring legal compliance with local Weights and Measures regulations.
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