What is calibration?
The word “calibrate” has now been replaced by the term “approve”. Practice shows that calibration is still widely used in popular speech, which is why we will retain this term in this article. Calibrating a scale is relating a measuring method to the legal standard.
By having a scale calibrated by an Accredited Inspector, the measuring instrument is officially declared suitable for measurements and weighings to which legal regulations are set in accuracy. Before purchasing, you must therefore determine for which application the scale will be used.
Why does my scale need to be calibrated? Is calibration mandatory?
A question that is often asked is: Why does my scale need to be calibrated? There is often confusion about whether calibrating a scale is mandatory. In some cases, it is thought that a calibrated scale is more accurate than an uncalibrated scale.
The answer to the question: why does my scale need to be calibrated? Is in most cases because you are trading on the scale. A mandatory calibration is therefore often found in shop scales or scales that are used on the market. But also in various applications in the industry.
You trade on a scale when the weight determines the (sales) price of the product on the scale. The price based on the weight is directly passed on to the customer.
Dexman answers your questions about calibration
We at Dexman know better than anyone that the right information is the most important thing. Because if a measurement is not correct, the solution is of no use to you. This applies not only to the solutions we offer, but also to the way in which we communicate. At Dexman, we stand for quality, service and solution orientation. In this, it is important to provide the right information, offer a good solution and be honest with each other.
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