Rice Lake’s Metrology department has retained its world class reputation through its highly trained staff and adherence to stringent handling procedures–from receiving, to calibrating, to shipping. The information below from Rice Lake highlights the standard procedure that they use upon receipt of your test weights. Here you’ll also find the best practices that Rice Lake recommends for handling weights and standards to help you maintain the best quality and integrity of your weights.<\/p>\n
Recommended shipping procedures for weights<\/strong> Rice Lake Weight Handling Procedure<\/strong> Required Standards Conditions<\/strong> All weights should be clean and in good repair. Mass Standards<\/strong> Cases<\/strong> Rice Lake’s Metrology department has retained its world class reputation through its highly trained staff and adherence to stringent handling procedures–from receiving, to calibrating, to shipping. The information below from Rice Lake highlights the standard procedure that they use upon receipt of your test weights. Here you’ll also find the best practices that Rice Lake\u2026 Read More: Best Practices For Calibration Test Weights »<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,8],"tags":[76],"class_list":["post-588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","category-weights","tag-test-weights"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nShip weights in cases and materials designed to withstand and repel the abuses of shipping.
\nPackaging peanuts should not be used with weights, as this type of packaging clings to the weights creating static electricity which can compromise the lab environment.
\nAlternative packing material is recommended as follows:
\nStyrofoam (not peanuts or smaller pieces)
\nPaper (not shredded as this also conducts static electricity)
\nBubble wrap
\nLoose small weights should have crumpled paper (not shredded) packed soundly in between all weights and box.
\nClean room cases should only be used for weight storage and are not recommended for the shipment of weights.
\nShipping of heavy weights (10 lb or larger) in cardboard boxes is not recommended.
\nLarger weights should be individually wrapped or protected, supported with stiff packing material and double boxed for structural durability.
\nSmall weight kits should be held shut with secure latches, rubber bands, or tape, and placed inside boxes or bags.<\/p>\n
\nAll weights and cases are inspected for damage and scheduled for calibration<\/a> upon arrival to the lab.
\nAll stickers and marker are removed from the weights.
\nPrecision weights receiving NVLAP Calibration are checked for magnetism.
\nA tolerance test is conducted.
\nAny follow up with the client is completed.<\/p>\n
\n* All delivered standards to this laboratory are required to arrive with the following conditions:<\/p>\n
\nAny cleaning, repair, or painting of standards in the metrology lab will incur an extra charge.<\/p>\n
\nWeights should be clean and in good repair.
\nWeights shall be identified with a permanent serial number or mark into the surface of the weight.
\nStickers and marker are not allowed and will be removed. The added mass of the sticker may change the mass of the weight<\/a>, possibly causing the weight to be out of tolerance which will invalidate the reported value on the certificate.
\nIndividual weight kits shall also be identified with unique serial numbers.
\nCast iron weights should have no evidence of rust, loose paint or adhering debris.
\nAnalytical weights should be handled carefully. Tolerances are small, so dirt or abuse can throw them out of tolerance.<\/p>\n
\nInterior of cases for weight kits should also be wiped out or vacuumed.
\nCases should be sound with secure latches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"