Floor scales are a magnificent tool for many industries. The size of the floor scale platform may allow for heavier, larger loads to be weighed accurately with ease. It’s a great investment and will last long if you know how to use it properly.
Accurate Scale has a large selection of floor scales we offer our clients. With decades of experience using and repairing floor scales, we have a list of ways to ensure your floor scale’s longevity. Follow the tips below to ensure you get the most accurate and consistent readings from your scale.
Your New Floor Scale
Your new floor scale is a game-changer. But to get accurate readings, we have some best practices for you to follow. Here are those tips in short:
- Ensure you are setting up your scale on a hard, level surface
- Weigh the items correctly
- Schedule regular maintenance
The following will go more into depth on what each of these points means and why they are essential to the health of your scale.
Setting Up Your Scale
Your floor scale has a couple of requirements for its setup location. As you may know, your scale must be set up on a flat and level surface. If you plan on propping up your scale, note that this can also affect the reading. Your scale should be on level ground and should not have anything touching it. Once you have a proper location selected and the floor scale set up, calibrate it before use. Recalibrate the scale after every move, as the move could affect its read.
Item Weighing
Never drop heavy loads onto your floor scale when it is set up for use. The force of the drop can result in damage to the load cells and weighing system. Always place items on the scale properly while checking that the whole load is on the floor scale.
If you’ve used floor scales before, you might have heard the term “creep,” which refers to the ability of the reading for a single load to change without the load moving. If you notice that the same load will come up with different readings, or changes from minute to minute, you may have encountered this phenomenon. To correct this, schedule maintenance on your floor scale.
Tip: Always ensure that no objects are leaning against the scale when weighing a load.
Regular Maintenance
Accurate Scale will always suggest that you schedule regular maintenance according to your scale manufacturer’s instructions. Floor scales should be calibrated yearly to maintain accurate readings or after your scale is exposed to extreme weather.
Regular maintenance can prevent dirt and dust buildup in the mechanisms of your machine that can damage the scale’s accuracy. Be sure to keep the area around your floor scale clear of debris, dust and dirt, as this can also affect your reading.
Tip: Schedule annual maintenance on your scale’s “birthday.”
Quality Floor Scales with a Company You Can Trust
Accurate Scale’s floor scales are all legal for trade and extremely long-lasting. For all your weighing needs, we have a solution. Contact us today to find the right scale for you.