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ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Weight Calibration Lab

Fox Valley Metrology proudly offers accredited precision measuring instrument calibration services of weights. We calibrate all types of weights at our offices throughout the country, meaning we are sure to have local weight calibration services near you. Our certified calibration services will ensure that your weights will be calibrated with the utmost accuracy and that its measurement uncertainty will be well within tolerances.

  • ISO 17025 accredited calibration vendor
  • Broadest calibration scope in the industry
  • 3-5 day turnaround time for laboratory calibrations
  • Pickup and delivery service options available
  • Onsite calibrating service options
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Weight Instrument Information

Calibration weights are used to check the reading of scale, to make sure it is still accurate.

  • Calibration of scales and balances

ASTM Class 7

Primarily used in industrial applications that require rough measurements, ASTM Class 7 has the highest tolerance allowable in the ASTM classification system. Calibration weights with an ASTM Class 7 are suitable for Class III, Class IIII, and non-designated scales like floor scales, shipping scales, and other industrial devices.

ASTM Classes 4 - 6

ASTM Class 4ASTM Class 5, and ASTM Class 6 calibration weights are primarily used to check and calibrate Class III, IIIL, and unmarked scales. Precision balances and those scales found in student laboratories typically require calibration weights within these classes. These scales typically have readability, or divisions, lower than 0.1 grams (i.e., 0.5g, 1g, etc.).

ASTM Class 3

Moderate precision balances, or those with readability from 0.1 to 0.01 grams, generally require an ASTM Class 3 calibration weight. These types of scales, like the Ohaus Adventurer AX2202N/E, are commonly found in commercial laboratory environments.

ASTM Class 2

Higher precision balances, or those with readability between 0.01 and 0.001 grams (1 milligram), require an ASTM Class 2 weight for calibration purposes. High precision balances, like the Ohaus Explorer EX423N, are used in the pharmaceutical and chemical compounding industries.

ASTM Class 1

Analytical and semi-micro balances have readabilities of 0.1 mg and 0.01 mg respectively. It is recommended to use an ASTM Class 1 weight when calibrating devices that can weigh out to a fraction of a gram. ASTM Class 1 weights may also be used as references when calibrating other weights with higher tolerances. Users should wear gloves or tweezers when handling these weights as any oils or dirt from their hands can alter the weights' tolerances.

ASTM Class 0 - 000

Almost exclusively, metrology laboratories use ASTM Class 0, ASTM Class 00, and ASTM Class 000 as reference standards for calibrating other weights and are often expensive. Controlled environments are required when using these classes of calibration weights because of their tight tolerances. These classes of weights should be handled delicately with tweezers as they are often minute in size.

  • Weight/Mass

Scales

Calibration Service Benefits

ISO 17025 Accredited Calibration Services

Uncompromised Quality

Our ISO 17025 accredited calibration company provides the ultimate confidence in quality and accuracy.

3-5 Day Turnaround

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Calibration Service Features

 

  • ISO 17025 Accredited calibration vendor
  • One of the broadest calibration scopes in the industry
  • Local calibration services near you
  • Pickup and delivery service options available
  • Onsite calibrating service provided
  • Full customer service team, always available
  • Free certificates, available digitally and in print
  • All data reported, including measurement uncertainty
  • Full NIST traceability, immediately available
  • Free calibration labels, complete with 2D barcode

Calibration Service Options

 

Laboratory Calibration Services

Laboratory Calibration Services

With locations throughout the country, we are sure to have an option for local calibration service near you. With the industry's best turnaround time (3-5 days) and delivery and pickup options available, you will have your test instruments back quicker than you thought possible.

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Onsite Calibration Services

Onsite Calibration Services

The ultimate in convenience. We make your life easier by bringing our ISO 17025 accredited calibration services and the industry's largest onsite calibration scope right to your doorstep. With little to no downtime, you can have your equipment calibrated and back in use within minutes.  

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ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Weight Calibration

Fox Valley Metrology proudly offers accredited precision measuring instrument calibration services of weights. We calibrate all types of weights at our offices throughout the country, meaning we are sure to have local weight calibration services near you.

  • ISO 17025 accredited calibration vendor
  • Broadest calibration scope in the industry
  • 3-5 day turnaround time for laboratory calibrations
  • Pickup and delivery service options available
  • Onsite calibrating service options