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Calibrations & Repair Services in
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Service is by appointment only, please call us to discuss dropping off equipment or scheduling a service visit
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Our test weights and calibration certificates are traceable through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with procedures outlined by Handbook 44.
HSS sells, services, and calibrates specialty equipment including, Batching, Bagging, Boxing, In-Motion Weighing, Check Weighing, Laboratory Scales, Floor Scales, Bench Scales and can even develop specialized scale systems to your exact specifications |
Two Options for Service
In-Shop Scale Calibrations & Repairs:
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On-site Scale Calibrations & Repairs:
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Call us prior to dropping off any equipment!
High quality inspection stickers printed onsite with your device information
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We have experience repairing industrial weighing equipment... So you can count on us
to get your devices back up and running with minimal downtime and cost!
Industrial scales should be kept clean and free of debris. This scale from an industrial laundry facility was packed full of lint and everything else you might find in the dryer trap which was causing non repeatable weight readings.
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Floor scales have a Junction summing box that combines the individual signals from the load sensors in each corner into a single value which is shown on the scale display. These are often a weak point in the system for water intrusion, loose connections and corrosion. We stock these on our service vehicles for quick repairs to get our customers back up and running.
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Damaged keypads can usually be removed and replaced with a new one for a fraction of the cost of replacing the entire digital instrument
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Coin cell batteries that save the date and time will lose their charge after several years, these can be quickly changed by our experienced technicians
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levelling feet of scales are commonly damaged and almost always poorly adjusted for proper weighing. Our techs are trained to inspect levelling feet and adjust them prior to providing calibration services
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Load sensors commonly have electrical plugs that can be damaged when abused and stored improperly. We can usually repair cables on load sensors depending on how close the damage is to the load cell body
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Keep your existing service provider honest by calling us for a
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Frequently asked questions about scales and certification requirements
Question: What is a "legal for trade" device?
Any device used to measure or weigh a good or service for sale or trade specifically where the general public will use the device to conduct a transaction. These devices must have certain physical features along with software or mechanical lock-out methods to prevent tampering, false weight generation, and provide customer transparency when conducting the weighing at your place of business. These requirements MAY not be required when two private parties are conducting a transaction and have some type of pre-negotiated (usually written) contract in place that specifies how the goods are to be measured and this agreement is not made available to the general public.
For more information follow the following links:
Buying Scales Online
Handbook 44 is the governing document for legal for trade devices
www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/2021/12/06/Handbook-44e2022.pdf
For more information follow the following links:
Buying Scales Online
Handbook 44 is the governing document for legal for trade devices
www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/2021/12/06/Handbook-44e2022.pdf
Question: Do I have to have a legal for trade device in Florida or Georgia at my business?
In all of the United States each state sets the laws on the requirements for legal for trade devices and how they are to be used in the state. In nearly all instances each state has chosen to recognize the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) publication Handbook 44 (HB44) as the best reference for all commercial weighing and measuring devices in the state. So the short answer is, yes your device needs to be legal for trade to operate within the boundaries of the law.
Florida law here:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes
Georgia law here:
https://rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/40-15-2
Florida law here:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes
Georgia law here:
https://rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/40-15-2
Question: If I already own a scale can I check to see if I can use it in a "legal for trade" operation?
YES! All legal for trade scales have a Certificate of Conformance (COC) number that will be included on the devices serial identification plate. The device will also show a Class III or Class IIIL markings on the plate to designate it as a class three weighing device. Since this certification costs more to achieve it is usually proudly advertised when the device is purchased. If you are not sure, you can easily search to see if the device is registered with the National Conference of Weights and Measures (NCWM).
Here is the link to search for your device:
NCWM Certificate Search
Here is the link to search for your device:
NCWM Certificate Search
Question: Can I use my new scale for commercial transactions right out the box?
Not legally is the short answer. A scale intended to be used commercially must first be inspected and approved by a state inspector or tested and "placed in service" by a registered scale service agency (HSS).
While it may be more cost effective to request an inspection by the State of Florida inspectors, depending on your area it may take them quite a bit of time schedule a state inspector at your business. If you require your scale to be operational quickly so that your operations are not interrupted it is advisable to schedule a registered scale agency like HSS to come out to place your device in service and report it to the State of Florida on your behalf. This ensures timely operation and reduces loss of revenue waiting on a state inspector to arrive.
While it may be more cost effective to request an inspection by the State of Florida inspectors, depending on your area it may take them quite a bit of time schedule a state inspector at your business. If you require your scale to be operational quickly so that your operations are not interrupted it is advisable to schedule a registered scale agency like HSS to come out to place your device in service and report it to the State of Florida on your behalf. This ensures timely operation and reduces loss of revenue waiting on a state inspector to arrive.
