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Why Do Digital Scales Give Different Readings? 10 Reasons for Inaccurate or Fluctuating Weights

Why Do Digital Scales Give Different Readings? 10 Reasons for Inaccurate or Fluctuating Weights

Posted by Greg J. on Mar 10th 2022

There are few things more frustrating than weighing an item twice only to receive two radically different results. Chances are if you’re weighing anything at all, it’s because you need a precise measurement, and now you can’t trust your digital scale at all.Having a reliably accurate scale is incredibly important. Even a minor inaccuracy in your measurements can cause significant issues in almost any business. So, what do you do?Unfortunately, if your digital scale is giving you different readin
How can Scales Plus help with your maintenance and repair costs?

How can Scales Plus help with your maintenance and repair costs?

Posted by Seth V on Aug 21st 2020

Scales Plus has offered traceable calibration certificates on a large selection of our scales and balances for some time. If you are a first-time buyer or long-term customer, you may wonder what other services we can offer to make your job easier. At Scales Plus, we provide value-added services for the weighing industry through the mail, free technical support, custom scale systems development, and procurement.NIST Traceable Calibration Certificate Scales Plus offer
How to Calibrate a Scale

How to Calibrate a Scale

Posted by Seth V on Jul 9th 2020

It's well known that Scales Plus offers free product support from our trained technicians.  Because of this, we get a ton of questions from customers before and after they purchase their scale or balance. One of the most common questions we get is, "How do I calibrate our scale?" Whether it's the day your brand new scale arrives at your facility, or perhaps after a few months of regular use, at some point someone will ask how do I calibrate this scale? The answer to this qu
How to Troubleshoot a Scale

How to Troubleshoot a Scale

Posted by Seth V on Feb 11th 2020

Dealing with a malfunctioning scale can be both frustrating and time-consuming. Before troubleshooting a scale, first, we need to cover common issues that can occur. These common problems can help point you in the right direction in determining what is wrong with the scale, and ultimately, solving the issue.Before working on your scale, be sure that you are adhering to the manufacturer's recommended procedures. Opening your scale may void any remaining warranty. If the scale is still under warra
Do New Scales Come Calibrated?

Do New Scales Come Calibrated?

Posted by Jon M on Oct 27th 2018

We get asked this question all the time. And for good reason. A scale isn't much good if it isn't calibrated. However, this isn't a simple yes or no answer. The short answer is yes. Most new scales are calibrated from the manufacturer. But how they arrive can mean something very different to you.Factory CalibrationMany manufacturers will perform whats called a 'factory calibration' as part of their quality control process. At some point before final packaging, quality technicians will perform a

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