Calibration of Scales
This scale is capable of being calibrated in accordance with the requirements of the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) and meets the guidelines of accuracy class III.
FAQ on Calibrability and Calibration of Scales
When do you need a calibrated scale?
As soon as you participate in the calibration-required traffic. This includes, for example,
✔ the sale of goods by weight
✔ the calculation of fees by weight
✔ the production or control of pre-packaged goods
✔ the weighing of vehicles
✔ the determination of body weight for medical purposes
✔ the production or dosing of medicines.
Further information can be found in the Calibration Law.
What should be considered with calibratable scales?
A calibratable scale loses its calibrability as soon as it has not been calibrated by the manufacturer before shipping. For this reason, it is important to research before purchase whether the scale needs to be calibrated.
What are calibratable scales?
Calibratable scales are not yet calibrated but meet the requirements to be calibrated.
What should be considered with calibrated scales?
With the entry into force of the new Measurement and Calibration Law on 01.01.2015, the user is obligated under § 32 MessEG to report new and/or renewed measuring instruments within 6 weeks of commissioning. The report must be made to the relevant calibration authority and must include
- the type of device,
- the manufacturer,
- the model designation,
- the year of marking, and
- the address of the user.
The calibration authorities have set up a reporting platform at www.eichamt.de where the required data can be transmitted quickly and easily.
The following PDF document is provided by the Working Group on Measurement and Calibration and represents the currently valid situation.
Infoblatt_Anzeigepflicht___32_MessEG.pdf
If you have any questions, we are happy to help.
What are calibrated scales?
Calibrated scales are measuring instruments that are capable of being calibrated and have been calibrated. The calibration is carried out directly at the factory by the initial manufacturer calibration. A recalibration by one of the German calibration offices is therefore unproblematic, as all legal requirements are met.
How is a scale calibrated?
Find out in the following article how a professional industrial scale is calibrated and what you should pay attention to when making a new purchase.
