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Scales Plus offers NIST traceable calibration reports for a majority of our scales and balances. One common question that comes up frequently from our customers: "Do I need a traceable calibration report?" The answer to this question as with most things, is 'it depends'.. From internal quality systems to legal for trade applications, the answer can get murky. The goal of this post is to explain what a NIST traceable calibration report is, who needs a calibration report, what a 'place i

As one of the most trusted names in weighing, OHAUS delivers once again with the SJX1502N/E. This small, portable balance is ideal for weighing cannabis, jewelry, precious metals, and more, and is NTEP approved. All at a price tag under $300! NTEP Approved The SJX1502N/E is an NTEP Accuracy Class II scale. You can view the Certificate of Conformance here. Please check with your local state weights and measures department to have your new scale placed into service before using the SJX

"What is NTEP? Do I need a NTEP scale?" These are two of the most common questions we are asked here at Scales Plus. We've put together this blog to help answer that question.What is NTEPNTEP stands for National Type Evaluation Program and was developed by the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) and the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Weights and Measures division. The purpose of the NTEP committee, is to "...provide final review and approval of recomme