We all know that balances are great. They are super precise and perform their job of measuring mass to the best of their ability. But did you know that the balance type is dependent on it’s readability? A common group… Read More
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How to Safely Use Scales or Balances in a Hazardous Setting
Many times, scales and balances are used in laboratory or manufacturing settings, and sometimes those facilities may house potentially toxic or hazardous materials. In some cases, these facilities may also need to weigh hazardous materials. Since many scales or balances… Read More
Four Questions to Ask When Purchasing Laboratory Balances
Any lab worker knows how crucial accurate measurement is to virtually any research study or evaluation. QC/AC requirements can be tricky to comply with when working with inaccurate measurement methods. Even just the slightest of exaggerations could make the whole… Read More
Why You Should Calibrate a New Balance or Scale
In the world of weighing equipment, there are few topics more frequently discussed than calibration. If you’ve recently acquired a new balance or scale at your Norfolk facility, you may be reading up about how often you should calibrate it…. Read More
Balances and Scales: What’s the Difference?
The layperson might assume that balances and scales are the same thing. This is a misconception, but it is an understandable one. After all, both balances and scales achieve the same task—weighing objects. But how they do so differs substantially,… Read More