About once a year, floor scales need to be calibrated to ensure that you are getting accurate readings. The drift in reading accuracy you may notice is due to normal wear-and-tear that happens over time. It is normal for scales to need recalibration about once or twice every year. But when the scale shifts and you aren’t sure the readings are accurate, this can affect your livelihood. If this is you, Accurate Scale has information you need. Read below about when it’s time to calibrate your scales and if you can do it at home.
Are My Scales Damaged?
Have you ever “shock-loaded” your scales? “Shock loading” is when users drop heavy equipment in need of being weighed onto any kind of scales instead of lowering the equipment onto the platform. This is very damaging, and can cause a reading overload and scale damage. You’ll notice signs of shock loading, like glitching displays or total shutdown fairly quickly. If you know that shock loading has occurred with your scale, it’s time to get an expert to take a look at calibrating your scales. For example, if you have more than one floor scale and you find that one of them is giving a different reading on the same object, you’ll need to recalibrate the floor scale that is reading wrong.
How to Calibrate Your Scales
The floor underneath the scale must be flat and free of debris, and the area around the scale must be free from objects. If these are not true, therein may be your problem. When you’ve checked the power supply, surroundings, and level of the scale and you are still experiencing issues, our technicians are ready to come service your scales to bring them into proper working order once more. While some scale recalibrating is possible to do at home, asking a trained professional is always the safest option.
Drifting is normal over years of use, but it can occur more often for scales being used in various industries. If you frequently experience scale drifting, your machine will need to be looked at by a technician more closely. For those who work in industries that weigh food or scrap metal, your machines may deteriorate faster than those being used in other industries. These, along with how hard your employees use the equipment (water getting into electrical components, shock loading, etc) will factor into the longevity of your floor scale. By following standard maintenance and operating procedures, you ensure the longevity of your scales.
When to Call an Expert
Depending on the severity of the damage, your floor scale might need recalibrating from a qualified technician. Should you find that your scale is constantly drifting or it has taken substantial damage, Accurate Scale will always calibrate floor scales on your behalf. Send us a message to book our services today. Whether you are looking for your yearly regular maintenance or a full assessment of your floor scale, Accurate Scale is only a phone call away.
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