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Hello!
I was questioned today about the calibration of industrial scales, the kind of balance used to weigh product packaging (for example 1500 lbs packagings).
In my opinion, I think these scales are used to indicate the weight for logistical considerations (transportation). The price of transportation is definitely function of volume and weight. I am told that the stock is probably weighed again in a consolidation warehouse.
The questions I get are:
How do you manage this in your business?
Normally, in our organization, the quality department manages the calibration program but this one is composed of tools (for torques) and scopes, multimeters, calipers, etc.
Thank you in advance!
I was questioned today about the calibration of industrial scales, the kind of balance used to weigh product packaging (for example 1500 lbs packagings).
In my opinion, I think these scales are used to indicate the weight for logistical considerations (transportation). The price of transportation is definitely function of volume and weight. I am told that the stock is probably weighed again in a consolidation warehouse.
The questions I get are:
- Does a standard require to calibrate our scales?
For your info, I am in Canada but I would take the information from your country for those who would like to answer.
- Do pallet trucks are part of this standard?
- If yes, does the calibration need to be validated by a government agency afterwards such as Measurement Canada ?
How do you manage this in your business?
Thank you in advance!
