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Do you have an internal scale calibration procedure?  Are you working on creating a procedure for scale calibrations within your company? We've put together some important information to consider when developing your calibration procedure.Some of the main components that a scale calibration SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) should address is allowable tolerances, calibration intervals, management of calibration records, who can perform the calibrations, asset management, and how to handle

Veterinarians, zoologists and animal lovers alike work hard to keep their beloved animals healthy. Maintaining a healthy diet, sufficient exercise and an appropriate weight are important for ensuring pets live long and healthy lives. To monitor weight, veterinary scales are designed specifically for the task of animal weighing. There are a lot of options out there, so we've put together this handy buying guide to help you find the best solution.Animal Weighing FunctionAlthough most vet scales in

When precision matters, a scale that is out of tolerance can cause loss of profits, regulatory fines and at the very least, huge headaches. Consistently checking and calibrating your weighing scales is important to avoid some or all of these problems and often times is a quick task.  Here is a 5 step guide that covers the basics of calibrating a scale.1. Visual CheckThe first thing to do is verify that the scale or balance will turn on and that the scale is safe to test. Make sure the

Choosing the right counting scale is important to ensure accuracy, quality and to reduce loss of profits. There are several variables to consider before making a purchase. We've narrowed it down to the four most important things to consider when buying a new counting scale. Although this isn't an exhaustive list, these 4 steps will get you well on your way to buying the right counting scale.Sample SizeDetermining your sample sizes is the absolute most important piece of information to consider

Why is it so important to level a scale or balance? Does it really matter and is it worth my time? I asked myself these questions many times when I first started in the scale industry. I didn't realize just how important leveling a scale before use is.When I first started as a technician I was taught how to properly test and calibrate scales. In short, the procedure always followed a simple guideline. I would first test the scale with the appropriate weights without moving, cleaning, or adjustin