Calibration Services Provide More Than Just a Certificate

A weighing system can be very accurate and deliver reliable results, day in and day out.  Nevertheless, every measurement technology is subject to systematic and random potential errors that could affect your process and product quality. The measurement accuracy of a weighing system, for example, can be affected by changes in your operating environment.  Additionally, every weighing system possesses a statistical rounding error and may display repeatability variations or linearity errors. This need not be a concern as long as the sum of these potential errors – the measurement uncertainty – is quantified and compared to your process tolerances.

By determining the measurement uncertainty of your scales at regular intervals you get the peace of mind that your equipment always meets your process quality criteria. You might ask, “Does calibrating a scale ensure that it is accurate enough?” The answer is yes, but only if the measurement uncertainty is determined by testing the scale at the point of use, then confirming that uncertainty results are smaller than your acceptable process tolerances.

At METTLER TOLEDO, we use powerful, proprietary calibration management systems that ensure reliable calibration procedures. During testing, the measurement uncertainty of the weighing system is determined and the resulting minimum weight certified. The minimum weight establishes a safety threshold where you can be assured that the measurement uncertainty of the weighing system is smaller than your process tolerance. 

With our calibration services you receive straightforward benefits: compliance, increased safety, minimization of risks, optimization of uptime and the peace of mind of consistently delivering the same great quality to your customers. METTLER TOLEDO calibration services ensure accurate measurements, thereby building quality into your process.