Total Weighing Solutions Ltd

03/09/2026

Exciting news!

The new CIBE stainless steel M1 calibration weights are now available to order through Total Weighing Solutions.

These weights really are beautifully made. In fact, I would quite happily have one just to admire! Each weight also comes with its own travel case, helping to keep it protected and in pristine condition.

Stock is limited, as always, so get in touch soon to secure yours.

Who is going to be the first to own one of these beauties? Get the soft gloves ready. No fingerprints on my watch!

24/07/2026

Great to see such enthusiastic engagement from the apprentices, investing in the next generation of weights and measures professionals is an investment in the future of our industry. Henry said the lunch was good as well :)
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16/07/2026

Case Study: More Than 10 Years Later, This Forklift Truck Scale Is Still Going Strong
When this customer first contacted Total Weighing Solutions over ten years ago, they weren’t looking for a forklift truck scale.

They were looking for a better way of working.

Their operators needed to weigh pallets during normal handling without driving back and forth to a floor scale. They also wanted labels to be printed automatically in an office on the opposite side of the factory, keeping production moving and reducing unnecessary handling.

After discussing their process, we designed and installed a Dini Argeo forklift truck weighing system that integrated with their label printer and became part of their daily operation.

A Service Call We Didn’t Expect
Earlier this month, the customer got back in touch.

After more than a decade of daily use, they believed the weighing system had finally reached the end of its life and were prepared to invest in a replacement if necessary.

Instead, we carried out a full inspection.

The weighing system itself was still performing perfectly.

The only fault was the small internal coin cell battery that preserves the indicator’s memory. After replacing the battery, the system was fully operational again.

Sometimes the smallest component can cause the biggest concern.

During our visit, we also carried out a routine inspection of the weighing system to ensure it continued to operate accurately. Like any industrial weighing equipment, forklift truck scales should be periodically inspected and calibrated to maintain confidence in the weights they produce.

We always investigate whether equipment can be economically repaired before recommending replacement, helping customers get the maximum return on their investment.

Looking After Customers, Not Just Selling Equipment
It would have been easy to quote for a brand-new weighing system.

Instead, we recommended the repair because it was the right solution for the customer.

A battery costing only a few pounds allowed them to continue using a system that has provided reliable service for over ten years.

For us, that’s what good customer service is about—helping customers make the right decision, even when it means not making the biggest sale.

Built to Last
Industrial weighing equipment works in some of the toughest environments imaginable, so reliability matters.

Seeing one of the first forklift truck scales we ever installed still working today is something we’re incredibly proud of. Not because it proves how robust the equipment is, but because it reflects the lasting relationships we’ve built with customers over the years.

Whether you’re looking for a new forklift truck scale, need an existing system calibrated, or simply want honest advice on the most cost-effective solution, contact our team today. We’d be happy to discuss your requirements.

06/07/2026

No spreadsheets. No calibration certificates. No workshop.
Just horsepower, engineering and a day out with the team. 🏎️
This Sunday, Tony, Henry and I are heading to the Goodwood Festival of Speed. If it has an engine, pushes the boundaries of engineering or makes you stop in your tracks, we'll be there.
Fast cars. Future tech. Motorsport legends. Proper engineering.
Who's going? And more importantly... what are the hidden gems that everyone else walks past? Give us your recommendations.
See you at Goodwood.

06/07/2026

Calibration vs Verification – What’s the Difference?

If your business uses weighing scales, you may have heard the terms calibration and verification used as if they mean the same thing. In reality, they are different processes with different purposes.

Understanding the difference is important, especially if your scales are used for trade, production, quality control, packing, shipping, or compliance purposes.

What is scale calibration?
Calibration is the process of checking how accurately a weighing scale performs by comparing it against known reference weights.

During a calibration, an engineer will typically test the scale at a number of points across its weighing range. This may include tests at low, mid and high capacities, repeatability checks, and corner or eccentric loading tests depending on the type of scale.

The result of calibration is usually a calibration certificate. This records the test results found on the day, including any errors or deviations from the reference weights used.

Calibration does not automatically mean a scale has passed or failed. It is a measurement process that shows how the scale is performing.

For routine accuracy checks, see our full range of scale calibration services for industrial, warehouse and laboratory weighing equipment.

What is scale verification?
Verification is different. Verification is the legal process used to confirm that a weighing instrument complies with the required regulations for use in trade.

A verified scale will normally have the appropriate markings, seals and approval information to show that it has been assessed for legal-for-trade use.

Verification is particularly important where goods are bought or sold by weight. Examples may include retail scales, trade-approved platform scales, checkweighers, weighbridges, packing scales and other weighing equipment used in regulated transactions.

Calibration tells you how accurate the scale is
Calibration answers the question:

“How accurately is this scale weighing?”

It gives you evidence of performance. For example, a calibration may show that a 150 kg platform scale reads correctly at 50 kg, 100 kg and 150 kg, or it may show small errors at certain points.

This information helps businesses make decisions about whether the scale is suitable for their process.

Calibration is widely used for:

Quality control
Production checks
Warehouse weighing
Laboratory weighing
Internal process control
ISO 9001 quality systems
Customer audit requirements
Scheduled scale maintenance
Verification confirms legal suitability for trade use
Verification answers a different question:

“Is this scale legally approved and suitable for trade use?”

Where scales are used to determine the price of goods, charge customers, confirm declared weights, or produce legally relevant weight information, verification may be required.

A scale used for trade purposes must normally be of an approved type and correctly verified. Calibration alone does not make a non-approved scale legal for trade use.

Can a scale be calibrated but not verified?
Yes. This is very common.

Many industrial and laboratory scales are calibrated regularly but are not verified for trade use because they are used for internal processes rather than buying or selling goods by weight.

For example, a warehouse may use a floor scale to check dispatch weights before shipping. Calibration may be sufficient if the weight is used for internal control only. However, if the same scale is used to charge a customer or declare a legal transaction weight, verification may be required.

Can a verified scale still need calibration?
Yes. Verification confirms that the scale met the required legal requirements at the point of verification. However, scales can drift over time due to use, damage, cleaning, movement, vibration, overload, environmental conditions or general wear.

Regular calibration helps confirm that the scale continues to perform correctly between verification or inspection events. Many businesses manage this through service and calibration contracts, helping ensure weighing equipment is checked at agreed intervals.

For this reason, many businesses have verified trade scales calibrated on a routine basis, often annually, six-monthly or quarterly depending on risk and usage.

Calibration certificate vs verification mark
A calibration certificate records measured results. It usually includes details such as the scale identification, serial number, capacity, test weights used, test results, date of calibration and engineer details.

A verification mark or declaration shows that the instrument has been assessed for legal metrology compliance.

They are related, but they are not the same thing.

Which one does your business need?
The answer depends on how the scale is used.

If the scale is used for internal weighing, process control, stock checking, batching, goods-in checks, laboratory measurements or quality assurance, then calibration is usually the appropriate service.

If the scale is used to buy or sell goods by weight, calculate a price, produce a legal weight record, or support a regulated transaction, then verification may be required.

In some cases, both calibration and verification are appropriate.

Why regular scale checks matter
Whether your scales are calibrated, verified or both, regular checks help reduce the risk of inaccurate weighing.

Poor weighing accuracy can lead to:

Incorrect product weights
Customer complaints
Overfilling or underfilling
Wasted product
Failed audits
Dispatch errors
Compliance issues
Loss of confidence in measurement results
A planned calibration schedule helps identify problems before they become costly.

How Total Weighing Solutions can help
Total Weighing Solutions provides scale calibration, service, repair and inspection for a wide range of weighing equipment, including industrial scales, platform scales, floor scales, bench scales, pallet scales and laboratory balances.

We can help you understand whether your weighing equipment requires routine calibration, trade verification, service work, or replacement.

If you are unsure whether your scale needs calibration, verification or both, contact our team and we will be happy to advise.

23/06/2026

🇵🇹 Tony swapped the UK for Portuguese sunshine last week as he travelled to Portugal to calibrate and commission a Dini Argeo 3590EGTT indicator on a cargo weighing roller bed system with a 6,800kg capacity.

Another successful project completed with:

✅ Indicator calibrated
✅ System commissioned
✅ Happy customer

Tony remembered to leave Portugal with a happy customer, but forgot the most important item on the list... the Pão de Ló! 🍰😄

A big thank you to our customer for the warm welcome and hospitality, and well done to Tony for another job well done.

Now we want to know...

If you were visiting Portugal, what would you have brought back? Let us know in the comments! 👇🇵🇹

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

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Total Weighing Solutions Strengthens Commitment to Compliance and Customer Confidence Total Weighing Solutions is pleased to confirm that it has adopted the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF) Guidance Notes for the Inspection of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments (Version 1, April 2026) as part of its be

04/06/2026

🌍 Total Weighing Solutions calibrates scales and weighing equipment across the UK, supporting businesses nationwide with reliable, cost-effective calibration services.

But if you're based in Northamptonshire, why look further afield?

As our home county, we're able to offer Northamptonshire businesses our most competitive calibration rates, faster response times, and a truly local service backed by national expertise. Whether you operate a single scale or an entire fleet of weighing equipment, we'll ensure your equipment remains accurate, compliant, and dependable.

And there's even more good news, we're working towards offering UKAS-accredited calibrations from the end of this year, giving our customers an even higher level of confidence and traceability.

Local service. National coverage. Unbeatable value.

If you're paying more for calibration services in Northamptonshire, it might be time to ask why.

📞 Get in touch today for a competitive quote.

04/06/2026

Is Your Weighing Equipment Still Accurate?

For businesses across Northamptonshire, accurate weighing isn't just about getting the right number on a display — it's essential for quality control, stock management, production efficiency and compliance. Over time, even well-maintained scales can drift from their original accuracy due to regular use, environmental conditions and general wear.

At Total Weighing Solutions, we provide professional scale calibration services for a wide range of commercial and industrial weighing equipment. Using traceable test weights and recognised calibration methods, our engineers help ensure your weighing systems continue to deliver reliable and consistent results.

Whether you operate in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, food production or engineering, regular calibration can help identify potential issues before they affect your operations, reducing costly errors and downtime.

If your business relies on accurate weighing, now is the perfect time to review your calibration schedule.

Read more: https://totalweighing.co.uk/scale-calibration-northamptonshire/

Professional scale calibration services throughout Northamptonshire. Calibration for bench scales, platform scales, counting scales, crane scales and industrial weighing equipment.