Weighing Instruments (Non-Automatic and Automatic) - Calibration, Verification, and Stamping by UP Scales
Weighing Instruments (Non-Automatic and Automatic) - Calibration, Verification, and Stamping by UP Scales
The Legal Metrology Department ensures the accuracy and reliability of weighing instruments used across industries, trade, and commerce. UP Scales, a trusted name in the field, offers comprehensive calibration, verification, and stamping services for all types of non-automatic and automatic weighing instruments. Our services ensure that your instruments comply with the standards set by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and its associated rules.
Services Offered by UP Scales
Calibration
- Calibration ensures that your weighing instruments provide accurate measurements. UP Scales uses advanced equipment and follows standardized procedures to calibrate both non-automatic and automatic weighing instruments.
Verification
- Verification involves checking the accuracy of the weighing instrument against legal metrology standards. UP Scales ensures that your instruments meet the required accuracy levels as per the Legal Metrology Act.
Stamping
- After successful verification, UP Scales provides a calibration verification certificate and applies the Legal Metrology stamp on the instrument. This stamp confirms that the instrument is legally compliant for use in trade and commerce.
Types of Weighing Instruments Serviced by UP Scales
Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments:
Non-automatic weighing instruments require operator intervention to place or remove the load and to obtain the weighing result. UP Scales provides calibration, verification, and stamping services for the following types of non-automatic weighing instruments:
- Beam Scales: Traditional mechanical scales that use a beam and counterweights to measure mass.
- Counter Machines: Used in retail and wholesale trade for weighing goods and calculating prices based on weight.
- Platform Scales: Heavy-duty scales used for weighing large items, often found in warehouses, factories, and logistics.
- Bench Scales: Compact scales used for weighing smaller items, commonly used in retail, laboratories, and small businesses.
- Hanging Scales: Used for weighing suspended loads, often in industries like agriculture, fishing, and construction.
- Crane Scales: Heavy-duty scales used for weighing large loads suspended from cranes, commonly used in manufacturing and construction.
- Jewelry Scales: High-precision scales used for weighing precious metals, gemstones, and other small items.
- Laboratory Balances: Highly accurate scales used in scientific research, pharmaceuticals, and quality control laboratories.
- Price Computing Scales: Scales that calculate the price of goods based on weight and unit price, commonly used in retail.
- Truck Weighbridges: Large scales used for weighing trucks and other heavy vehicles, commonly used in logistics and transportation.
Automatic Weighing Instruments:
Automatic weighing instruments do not require operator intervention during the weighing process. UP Scales also provides calibration, verification, and stamping services for the following types of automatic weighing instruments:
- Automatic Rail Weighbridges: Used for weighing railway wagons and cargo automatically.
- Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments: Used in industries like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals to fill containers with a predetermined weight of product.
- Discontinuous Totalizing Automatic Weighing Instruments (Totalizing Hopper Weighers): Used in industries like agriculture, mining, and construction to weigh bulk materials in batches.
- Checkweighers: Used in production lines to check the weight of packaged goods and ensure they meet specified weight limits.
- Conveyor Belt Scales: Used for continuous weighing of bulk materials on conveyor belts, commonly used in mining, cement, and food processing industries.
- Automatic Weighing and Labeling Machines: Used in retail and packaging industries to weigh products and print labels with weight and price information.
Fees for Calibration, Verification, and Stamping
The fees for calibration, verification, and stamping services are as per the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, and are based on the type and capacity of the weighing instrument. Below is a summary of the fees for various types of weighing instruments:
| Type of Weighing Instrument | Capacity | Fee (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments | ||
| - Beam Scales, Counter Machines, Platform Scales | Up to 500 kg | 100 |
| - Bench Scales, Hanging Scales | Up to 100 kg | 50 |
| - Jewelry Scales, Laboratory Balances | Up to 10 kg | 30 |
| - Price Computing Scales | Up to 50 kg | 75 |
| - Truck Weighbridges | Up to 50,000 kg | 500 |
| Automatic Weighing Instruments | ||
| - Automatic Rail Weighbridges | Up to 100,000 kg | 1000 |
| - Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments | Up to 500 kg | 300 |
| - Discontinuous Totalizing Automatic Weighing Instruments | Up to 10,000 kg | 500 |
| - Checkweighers | Up to 100 kg | 200 |
| - Conveyor Belt Scales | Up to 500 kg | 400 |
| - Automatic Weighing and Labeling Machines | Up to 50 kg | 150 |
Note: The above fees are indicative and may vary based on the specific requirements and location. For detailed fee structures call UP Scales, please refer to the Legal Metrology Fee Schedule.
Areas We Serve
UP Scales provides calibration, verification, and stamping services in the following locations:
Ghaziabad
- UP Scales: 3rd-L/23, near Nehru Stadium, Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201001
- UP Scales: House No. 34, Rajbagh, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201005
- UP Scales: C-83/8A, Govindpuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201013
- यूपी स्केल्स: Plot No. 356, Main Road Karhera, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201007
Noida
- UP Scales: G-119, Ground Floor, Sector 22, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
- UP Scales: Flat No. 1802, Tower A, 6th Avenue, Gaur City, Sector 4, Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
GT Road, Gautam Buddh Nagar
- UP Scales: Balaji Mandir Marg, Opposite HDFC Bank, Nyayadar Ganj, GT Road, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 203207
Delhi
- UP Scales: B-158, Gali Number 6, Ashok Nagar, Shahdara, Nearest Shukar Bazar Chowk, Delhi 110093
Why Choose UP Scales?
- Authorized Service Provider: UP Scales is an authorized service provider for the Legal Metrology Department, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
- Expert Technicians: Our team of certified technicians has extensive experience in calibrating and verifying a wide range of weighing instruments.
- State-of-the-Art Equipment: We use advanced calibration equipment to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and reliability.
- Quick Turnaround Time: We understand the importance of minimizing downtime and offer fast and efficient services.
- Comprehensive Certification: After calibration and verification, we provide a detailed calibration verification certificate and apply the Legal Metrology stamp, ensuring your instruments are legally compliant.
Conclusion
UP Scales is your trusted partner for the calibration, verification, and stamping of all types of non-automatic and automatic weighing instruments. Whether you are in retail, manufacturing, logistics, or any other industry, our services ensure that your weighing instruments are accurate, reliable, and legally compliant. Contact UP Scales today to schedule your calibration and verification services.