Scales of any kind have one thing in common: to stay in proper working order, they’ll need to be calibrated from time to time. Whether it’s a truck scale or hopper scale, accuracy will naturally begin to drift as time passes. Regular scale calibration is the most effective way to combat drift and extend your device’s service life.
Read on with us here at Accurate Scale, as we explore some common, yet often overlooked, benefits of scale calibration. With nearly five decades of experience under our belt, we’re your go-to experts for industrial weighing solutions across Alberta.
Let’s dive into the details below!
Reason #1: Measurable, Consistent Processing
Scales provide reliable information for consistent processing, which ultimately increases efficiency. When readings are incorrect, it isn’t only an inconvenience. It can ultimately jeopardize your operations. Delayed shipments, resources spent on corrections, and processing bottlenecks caused by inaccurate weighings put sizeable strain on the day-to-day. But with consistently accurate loads, you can maintain your competitive advantage day in and day out. Regular scale calibrations ensure you stay compliant while keeping operations agile.
Reason #2: Ensure Complete Compliance
For many industries, scale calibration isn’t just recommended. It’s a requirement. From the agricultural sector to the logging industry, the scales of many operations must be Legal for Trade certified. Legal for Trade certification involves an official process in which precise calibration is essential. Scale calibrations remain vital afterwards as well, as re-certification also must be done periodically.
Reason #3: Maintain Service Life
Nearly all scales have a defined service life, indicating how long they can be expected to maintain functionally. But like any appliance, a scale will only reach its service life with regular maintenance and consistent care. Over time, the internal components of scales will naturally start to deteriorate due to wear and tear. Weight gradually adds more stress onto essential scale components, including load cells. While scale calibrations won’t reverse this deterioration, it ensure your scale continues to function at its best despite this decline.
Reason #4: Reduce Revenue Loss
Consistently overloading your scale can cause not only structural damage, but also significant financial losses if left unchecked. Scale calibrations protect you from overburdening your scale, potentially preventing excess product loss. Accidental oversupply may go unnoticed at first, but it can lead to devastating financial losses.
Under-measuring your loads can also come at a cost. Undersupplying can ultimately risk your reputation as a reputable business on a large scale. But it can also cost you in both time and money while dealing with returns, refunds, and lost deals.
Reason #5: Peace of Mind
There’s no price tag on peace of mind, especially when your scales are used daily for essential operations. During the day-to-day, scale maintenance is likely the last thing on your mind. Not to mention, while you could attempt to calibrate it yourself, it’s rarely as effective as a professional servicing. Expert scale technicians, like Accurate Scale, eliminate the guesswork of scale maintenance. Our comprehensive scale calibration service uses government-certified weights, matched to your scale’s capacity.
Weigh Right, Waste Less with an Accurate Scale
At Accurate Scale, we have nearly five decades of experience providing high-quality, industrial scales to businesses throughout Alberta. From rail scales measuring cross-border trains to cutting-edge lab scales used to weigh small samples—we’ll keep you covered, calibrated, and compliant. Reach out to us today to learn more about having your scale professionally calibrated by our team of specialized scale technicians.