Routine Testing
For Balances
Over time the performance
of your weighing equipment
can change due to environmental
conditions, wear and tear,
or non-apparent damage.
To avoid measurement
errors, we recommend
periodic routine testing
between service visits.
The Four Pillars of
Routine Testing provide
a framework for your
balance’s routine testing.
Test Frequency Test Methods
You can perform a risk assessment to determine Sensitivity, repeatability, and eccentricity tests
how often you need to perform routine testing will verify your balance’s weighing performance.
on your balance.
Routine Testing The results of this risk assessment influence
Sensitivity tests should be
performed most frequently
the frequency of routine testing. Therefore,
since they’re low-error, quick,
the higher the risk, the higher the frequency
Test Tolerances
and simple to perform.
Test Frequency
Test Methods
Test Weights
needs to be.
Our GWP® Verification service includes a risk Repeatability tests are important
assessment. in low weighing ranges. Repeat-
ability is the largest contributor
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to measurement uncertainty.
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Eccentricity tests are
recommended only when
performing weighing processes
User Training of higher risk and very tight
weighing tolerances.
Test Weights Test Tolerances User Training
GWP states that only two test weights are Are your test results within your tolerances? Today’s laboratory or production floor manager
needed for routine testing of balances and scales. These should be defined for each test method. has a lot of responsibilities. They must ensure
A smaller weight needed for the repeatability test, their equipment is maintained and calibrated
GWP offers two limits of performance verification
which typically should be about 5% of your and all staff have adequate training.
based on the concept of tolerance. The GWP®
device’s capacity. Verification provides concrete, ready-to-implement Our standard and customized training packages
A bigger weight is needed for the sensitivity and tolerances for the two levels for each test method. for equipment operation and maintenance provide
eccentricity tests. Learn more at: staff with the necessary skills to conduct routine
mt.com/GWP-Verification testing of equipment and maintain compliance.
METTLER TOLEDO offers a wide range of suitable
test weights in all required weight classes for routine Check out our free eLearning course:
testing of balances and scales. mt.com/Lab-Elearning
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Do you need help defining the right test frequency,
methods, weights, or tolerances? METTLER TOLEDO’s
GWP® Verification can answer these questions.
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