Maintained scales can last a considerable amount of time if cared for properly. Over time, however, missing regularly scheduled scale calibration can lead to the degradation of your scale and lead to inaccurate readings. Have you noticed that your scale is not giving accurate results or is taking time to commit to a final reading? Alongside keeping up with regular maintenance for your scales to keep them in their best condition for as long as possible, scale calibration should be performed if and when you notice any of the following scale failures occurring with your scale product.
Things like weather, shock loading, and normal wear-and-tear over time can cause damage to your scales and may lead to scale failures and inaccurate results. If you are concerned about whether or not you are receiving accurate readings from your scale, below are some common issues to watch out for.
Different readings with the same load and scale
This failure may take some time to catch, with some things suddenly weighing more or less than the standard. To test this, gather readings from multiple scales and note the outlier. Inconsistent readings from a scale for the same load can mean that your scale may need maintenance performed. A fix could be as simple as being reset, but if this simple remedy doesn’t change the readings, contact a professional like Accurate Scale to perform a reliable scale calibration that will get your scale up and running quickly and effectively.
Different readings from scale to scale
Should you notice that two or more of your scales are giving odd readings, it could be a calibration error. This type of error can often be reset with recalibration, but if it has undergone shock loading (accidentally dropping a heavy object on the scale from a large height), you may need to ask for a professional’s assistance in fixing it.
Unreadable display
When you can no longer decipher what your display is reading, you need to contact Accurate Scale as soon as possible. Many different things can lead to this outcome, and trying to figure it out on your own may lead to further and sometimes irreparable damage. It’s impossible to use a scale without reading the results—let us come service your scales to get them back into working order.
Scale takes time to reach a reading
Fluctuating readings can be incredibly inconvenient and cause unnecessary stress. Indicators refusing to commit to a single number means that any unstable reading you get could be incorrect. If your scale is taking its time to reach a final result, this is a clear sign that your mechanical or digital scale needs maintenance and scale calibration.
Trustworthy Scale Recalibration at Accurate Scale
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