When it comes to industrial weighing scales, you need to be clear about what you need and why if you are to be legally compliant. Here are some FAQs to help you decide which equipment is right for your business.
What are ‘legal for trade’ scales?
If you are a commercial business that sells by mass weight, you need to look out for ‘legal for trade’ equipment. There are different classes of approval depending on the nature of your industry. Your scales supplier will help you decide which one is right for you.
What are the ATEX Regulations?
ATEX refers to two different European Directives for controlling explosive atmospheres.
Directives set out the minimum requirements for safeguarding and improving the health and safety protection of workers, potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
If your business is at risk, look out for ATEX weighing scales. These will be labelled with the ATEX-Certified symbol.
By checking at point of purchase about relevant approvals, you can be sure that your ATEX weighing scales will comply with your zoned requirements be safe, durable and give accurate readings.
Hire v Purchase?
It doesn’t really make sense to be hiring weighing scales on a long-term basis. However, if equipment is out for repair, you are stocktaking, or scales are in the throws of being replaced, a short-term hire arrangement could be an option. It ensures business continuity, minimises downtime and maintains operational efficiencies.
Why is calibration so important?
If you cannot vouch for the accuracy (in weight) of the products you are producing, it can have serious legal, financial and operational consequences for your business. Calibration brings surety, accuracy and reliability to your business and should not be overlooked.
Abacus Weighing Services is a name that’s respected throughout the weighing industry. Combing experience with first-class client services and product solutions, we are a business that thrives on getting the job done for our customers. Tel: 0161 799 7131.
