Spring dial scales verification

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  1. What are spring dial scales?
  2. Structure and operating principle
  3. Application
  4. Why should you verify a spring dial scale?
  5. Verification procedure

 

Spring scales are a popular type of watch scale widely used in daily life. With its convenience and fairness, spring scales ensure that measuring becomes easier and more accurate. The spring scale calibration process is also simple, helping users trust in the accuracy of the measurement results.


1. What are spring dial scales?
 

Spring scales (also known as spring dial scales) are a popular type of scales widely used in everyday life. Due to its convenience and much cheaper price compared to electronic scales, it is a common choice for many people.

Spring scales come in two types: tabletop and hanging, usually with accuracy class IIII and the ability to weigh up to 200kg (according to OIML R76-2006)

 

 

 

2. Structure and operating principle

 

 

 

 

 

2.1 Structure

The spring scale is designed based on the principle of the spring and the principle of balance. The structure of the spring scale includes the following main components: spring, rack, pinion, spring frame, pointer, dial with number markings, protective cover, weighing plate or hanging hook.

The spring scale operates on the principle of elasticity of the spring, creating a state of balance when the spring is compressed (tabletop spring scale) or stretched (hanging spring scale).

 

2.1 Operating principle

 

The spring scale operates on the principle of Hooke's law, which states that "the force required to extend or compress a spring is directly proportional to the force applied to it". This principle is used to measure the mass or force acting on the spring.

Here is how a spring scale works: The rack and pinion mechanism converts the linear motion (compression or extension) of the spring into circular motion, combined with the pointer and dial to indicate the measurement result. In addition, there is a rotating knob on the top of the dial, which adjusts the zero point when there is no load.

Based on these principles, spring scales have become popular tools for calculating and measuring mass and force in various fields, from business to manufacturing and health.

 


3. Application
 

- Spring dial scales are a popular measuring device used in everyday life. Here are some applications of spring scales in life:

  • Measure the weight of small objects such as food, jewelry, coins, etc.
  • Used in testing tensile and compressive forces of industrial components such as construction, automobile manufacturing, machinery, parts such as springs, gear tubes, etc.
  • Used in balance testers and indicators as pressure gauges.
  • In the manufacturing industry, spring scales are used to measure the destructive force of materials, helping in the process of checking product quality.
  • Spring scales are used in the quality industry to help measure the load-bearing capacity of equipment and materials.
  • In medicine, spring scales are used to measure the amount of powder or liquid medicine needed to treat a patient.

- Therefore, it can be said that a spring scale is one of the versatile measuring tools, having many applications in daily life as well as in industry and medicine.


4. Why should you verify a spring dial scale?

• Ensure stable operation of the device;

• Timely detection of damage to prevent incidents that may occur during work;

• Comply and comply with legal regulations. (Circular 07/2019/TT-BKHCN).

 

5. Verification procedure

The technical document  ĐLVN 30:2019 outlines the sequence, procedures, methods, and means for spring dial scale verification. The following is a summary presentation of the verification procedure.

 
5.1 Verification means

Measurement standard:

  • The scale has a total weight equal to Max, with an accuracy class of M2.
  • The scale determines the error (1 ÷ 500) g; (1 ÷ 10) kg, with an accuracy class of M2
5.2 Verification conditions

- When performing verification, the following conditions must be met:

  • Temperature: as the normal working temperature of the scale;
  • The influence of external influences (vibration, movement, wind, ...) does not distort the results.
 
5.3 Prepare verification
 

Before conducting the inspection, the following preparations must be performed:

  • Fill in the general information at the beginning of the inspection form;
  • Place the scale neatly, check the balance of the scale through the plumb bob and check the normal operation of the scale according to technical documents.
  • Standard weights must be fully assembled, clean and within the validity period of the inspection.
5.4 Perform verification
 
5.4.1 Initial inspection
 

- Check the scale label, stamp position, and inspection stamp;
- Check the completeness of weighing details and parts;
- Record inspection results in the verification record.


5.4.2 Technical inspection
 
- Technical inspection according to the following requirements:
  • Clock face, scale, pointer
  • Other details and parts

​- Record inspection results in the verification record.

 
5.4.3 Measurement inspection
5.4.3.1 Measurement requirements
 

- Check the maximum permissible error (MPE)

Check the dynamic range

Check the repeatability

- Check the difference in results when the load is placed off-center

Check the hysteresis error

 
5.4.3.2 Inspection sequence
 

Check the “0” level (or Min) of the scale

- Check the eccentric load

- Check the accuracy at each scale level

 
5.5 General handling
 

If a spring scale meets the requirements of this procedure, it will be issued a verification certificate and verification seal and/or a verification sticker as required. The verification seal must be affixed (or the verfication sticker must be affixed) at locations that prevent the adjustment of the accuracy of the scale.

If a spring scale does not meet one of the requirements of this procedure, it will not be issued an verification sticker, and the old verification seal (if any) will be removed.

The verification cycle of a spring scale is 24 months.

 


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