Balance & Scale Calibration Services

Micro Precision is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited provider of balance calibration services and scale calibration services, backed by NIST-traceable measurement standards and a global network of more than 50 calibration labs. Our accreditation scope covers mass and weighing instruments used across aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, and general manufacturing industries.

Micro Precision’s ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation and NIST-traceable measurement standards give quality teams a documented, audit-ready calibration record for every analytical balance and industrial scale we service. This accreditation scope is verified by an independent accreditation body and reviewed on a recurring basis, so the calibration certificate you receive reflects a currently valid scope of accreditation, not a one-time claim.

Because Micro Precision operates more than 50 labs globally, organizations with multiple facilities can standardize balance and scale calibration under a single accredited provider rather than managing separate regional vendors. Every calibration certificate issued includes traceability documentation your quality system can rely on during internal reviews and third-party audits. Our mechanical and dimensional calibration capabilities extend across the full mass measurement spectrum, from microgram analytical balances to high-capacity industrial scales.

Balance and scale calibration matters because measurement error in mass and weighing instruments propagates directly into product quality, formulation accuracy, and regulatory compliance. An uncalibrated balance can drift out of tolerance without any visible sign, producing results that look normal but are systematically wrong.

Quality managers rely on calibration records that satisfy ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 and ISO 10012 requirements for measurement management systems, since these standards define how calibration intervals, traceability, and documentation should be handled within a quality system. Compliance officers need certificates that hold up during ISO 9001, AS9100, or FDA audits, where a gap in balance calibration history can trigger a finding.

For procurement teams, working with a single ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited provider for balance calibration services and scale calibration services reduces vendor risk and keeps documentation consistent across facilities. Micro Precision’s accredited calibration program gives quality, compliance, and procurement stakeholders one traceable record instead of fragmented calibration histories from multiple vendors.

Ensuring accurate balance and scale calibration means following a controlled process from intake through certification, not just checking a single weight point. Micro Precision follows a documented workflow for every instrument, performed under the controls required by our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation.

The process for each instrument includes:

1. Receive and inspect — the balance or scale is logged and inspected for physical damage or wear before any testing begins.
2. As-found measurement — the instrument is tested against NIST-traceable certified weights across multiple points in its measurement range, and pre-adjustment readings are recorded.
3. Adjustment — instruments found outside tolerance are adjusted to bring performance back into specification.
4. As-left measurement — post-adjustment readings are recorded to confirm final calibrated performance.
5. Documentation — a calibration certificate is issued documenting the standards used, environmental conditions, and as-found/as-left measurement results.
6. Return — the calibrated balance or scale is returned with its certificate.

Standard and rush turnaround options are available. Contact our team when requesting a quote to discuss lead times for your specific instrument type and service level.

Micro Precision offers balance and scale calibration through in-lab and on-site service options, so your facility can choose the delivery method that fits your equipment and schedule.

In-Lab Calibration
Ship your balance or scale to one of our ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited facilities, where it is calibrated under controlled environmental conditions. In-lab service is well suited to analytical balances, precision balances, and other equipment that can be safely transported.

On-Site Calibration
Our technicians travel directly to your facility, which is especially useful for industrial scales and other fixed or heavy equipment that is impractical to ship. On-site service reduces equipment downtime and keeps large-capacity scales in place throughout the calibration process. Learn more about our on-site calibration services and how to schedule a visit.

Rush Calibration
Rush turnaround service is available for both in-lab and on-site balance and scale calibration, giving quality teams a way to meet urgent audit or production deadlines without waiting for standard scheduling. Whichever option you choose, every instrument returns with the same ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited documentation and NIST traceability.

Micro Precision calibrates a variety of balance and scale types spanning microgram-level laboratory instruments to high-capacity industrial equipment. Our accredited instrument calibration services cover the following types:

• Analytical balances
• Precision top-loading balances
• Moisture analyzer balances
• Industrial platform scales
• Bench and floor scales
• Counting scales
• Mass comparators
• Crane and hanging scales

We service instruments from a variety of manufacturers, including Mettler Toledo, Sartorius, Ohaus, A&D Weighing, Precisa, and Denver Instrument. If your instrument model or manufacturer is not listed, contact us to confirm service availability for your specific equipment.

Micro Precision provides ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited balance calibration services and scale calibration services for analytical balances, precision balances, and industrial scales, backed by NIST-traceable measurement standards and a global network of more than 50 calibration labs. Quality, compliance, and procurement teams rely on our accredited documentation to support audits and regulatory reviews across aerospace, defense, medical device, automotive, and manufacturing industries. Request a calibration quote today to schedule in-lab or on-site balance and scale calibration.

Please complete our quick balance & scale equipment calibration & repair service request form, and a Micro Precision representative will reach out to you same-day during office hours, or within one business day after office hours. (Mon – Friday 8AM – 4PM PST)