It goes without saying that your truck scales must be calibrated for the most precise measurement possible. And how do you ensure that? By calibrating the scale properly and regularly, of course! Even the slightest error in calibration can result in major losses in revenue and lead to overweight ticketing and fines. This risk increases exponentially if you are weighing several trucks every day.
To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, follow these tips for truck scale calibration and get the most accurate measurement every time, without fail.
The Truck Scale Should Be Tested & Certified
The initial certification is critical when it comes to proper calibration of the truck scale. This certification guarantees that everything is working exactly the way it should and also considers factors like gravity tolerance, scale location, and scale model.
When your truck scales are installed, make sure they have undergone testing and certification for their performance. While this may sound like an obvious thing, you’d be surprised to know how many new scale owners don’t realize its significance.
Keep Up With the Indispensable Calibration Tests
There are three tests you can perform yourself to check the accuracy of your truck scales: the eccentricity test, repeatability test, and linearity test. The eccentricity test requires you to place the weight on different spots of the scale to ensure an accurate reading every time.
The repeatability test requires you to add and then remove the same volume of weight onto the scale multiple times in a row, to ensure it is consistent. And in the linearity test, you group different weight sets together to see how the calibration may need to change in case of an error. Please note that there’s much more to truck scale calibration than these three tests and you should schedule periodic calibration from trained professionals.
Regular Calibration For Optimal Performance
How often you calibrate your truck scales depends on the scale as well as several other elements like:
- How many measurements are being made per day
- How many days the scale is being used
- How the weather or environment might affect the scale
Consistency is the key here. By calibrating regularly, you will reduce the risk of external factors affecting the scale’s performance.
Periodic Cleaning & TLC
As the old adage goes, when you respect your things, they will respect you back. Proper functioning and accurate measurements rely largely on your treatment of your truck scales. While regular calibration will keep it working correctly, proper and timely maintenance will make sure it lasts a long time.
This means checking the scales often for dirt, dust, mud, debris, and other signs of wear and tear. Don’t forget to winterize your truck scales and take other measures to protect your investment during extreme temperatures. Even something as seemingly inconsequential as dirt can build up over time and lead to inaccurate measurements. Be sure to spend some time taking good care of your truck scales.
AAA Weigh Truck Scales: Weighing the World, A Pound At A Time
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