Free Reference Guide Shows how Gravity Plays an Important Role in Weighing

When you weigh, the balance axis must be parallel to the force of gravity to fully register this force and accurately report the result of its measurement, which we understand as weight. Therefore, making sure your instrument is level is an important way to avoid the sensitivity errors that disrupt results.

As part of its 2017 e-Calendar series, Mettler Toledo is offering a downloadable reference paper entitled ‘Getting Weighing Right: The Importance of Leveling a Balance’ during the month of March. This paper will help you understand gravity’s role in weighing and give you tips on balance handling and unique balance technology that will help you guarantee level weighing and avoid errors.

A balance can quickly fall out of level, for example, when the balance is moved for better access to the space around it for cleaning. Especially when weighing small samples, these tiny shifts can result in errors higher than established tolerances. Worse, once they occur, their effects propagate down the processing chain. As such, correct balance position has a significant impact on the quality of your results and products.

To help you avoid weighing errors that cause costly quality inconsistencies, download ‘Getting Weighing Right: The Importance of Leveling a Balance’ now and watch for METTLER TOLEDO’s next free giveaway in March.