Verification of your scales – reliable and straightforward
We handle the complete organization of your scales' verification – whether directly on-site at your premises or in our factory. We take care of all the necessary steps to ensure your devices remain compliant with the law and ready for operation.
Our service for you:
-
Scheduling appointments with the relevant weights and measures office
-
Preparation of the verification application and all other required documentation
-
Provision of calibration weights
-
Repair and/or adjustment of the scale beforehand – if necessary
Whether it is a floor scale, vehicle scale, or other models: we ensure that your scale is verified correctly and on time.
Verification of a floor scale
Verification of a vehicle scale
When is your scale due for re-verification?
You can determine if a scale needs to be re-verified by looking at the verification marks applied during the last verification. If it is a newly purchased scale that has not yet been officially verified, you will find the relevant information on the type plate.
Explanation of the verification marks:
-
A year mark in a square with inwardly curved edges indicates the year in which the verification period begins.
-
Additional marks (advisory marks) may contain further information regarding the verification.
-
For initially verified scales (conformity-assessed by the manufacturer), the year of placing on the market – which is also the start of the verification period – is indicated after the "M".
Verification periods at a glance
| Scale type | Verification period |
|---|---|
| Industrial scales (< 3 t maximum load) | 2 years |
| Industrial scales (≥ 3 t maximum load) | 3 years |
| Vehicle scales (≥ 3 t maximum load) | 3 years |
| Counter scales | 2 years |
| Personal scales in hospitals | 4 years |
| Personal scales outside of hospitals | unlimited |
| Livestock scales | 4 years |
Practical examples
-
A counter scale with the year mark "16" had to be re-verified no later than 2018.
-
A vehicle scale with the manufacturer's mark "M16" had to be re-verified in 2019.
Important: Observe the deadlines for re-verification!
According to § 38 of the Measurement and Verification Act, the application for re-verification must be submitted at least 10 weeks before the end of the verification period. The advantage: If you apply on time, your scale may continue to be used as a verified device until the actual inspection takes place – even if the inspection date is not until the following year.
Do you need assistance?
Please feel free to contact us! We will answer your questions and, if desired, handle the entire verification process for you – professionally, on time, and reliably.