TITLE: CALIBRATION OF PLATFORM SCALE

OBJECTIVES:

1. To learn how to calibrate a platform scale

2. To understand how a platform scale works
3. To determine the accuracy of a platform scale
4. To observe the weight measurement of the load relative to its position on the platform scale
5. To understand the concept of an eccentricity test on weighing instruments
6. To compute the sensitiveness and the leverage ratio of the platform scale balance

THEORY

A platform scale is a weighing device with a platform designed to hold and weigh objects that
are heavier than what more common scales can handle. They are heavy duty simple tools that are very
sturdy with a high capacity and come in a wide range of sizes, capacities, styles, and models in order to
meet the needs of a variety of industries. The function of the platform is to transmit the weight of the
object to the internal measuring device and to support the object during weighing.

Eccentricity test is a procedure done by a calibration technician to check the accuracy of your
weighing equipment. During the shift test, the technician centers weights in different quadrants on the
weighing platform while checking the readings.

APPARATUS
Platform Scale - weighing device that consists of one or two metal plates that hold items to be
weighed and can have a smooth or diamond surface.

Max capacity – 150kg

Min Capacity – 1kg

Verified division value € - 50g

Set of weights – This experiment used the variety of weights below:

0.637kg 2.55kg 5.1kg 10kg

PROCEDURE
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DISCUSSION

CONCLUSION