Why does my scale say not legal for trade<\/em>?<\/strong><\/h2>\nTherefore, if you have a scale that has a sticker on it that says not legal for trade, then that scale is not designed to be used for commercial weighing purposes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How do I know if my scale is legal for trade?<\/strong><\/h2>\nBy the way if you’re curious if your current scale is legal for trade, just look on the scale somewhere and you should see a CoC # listed on the sticker or plate. You can also look up the scale on the ncwm<\/a> website.<\/p>\nIn our business we see A LOT of scales and weighing equipment.\u00a0 Just because a scale has a sticker that says not legal for trade<\/em>, doesn’t mean that it’s no good.\u00a0 In fact, many of our scales are not legal for trade<\/em> and they work fine.\u00a0 For example, many of our vet scales are not legal for trade<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nThat being said, there are some scales on the market that are not very good.\u00a0 Most scales have to be a certain level of quality in order to earn a NTEP CoC # and become legal for trade.\u00a0 Some scales that we’ve seen over the years are not very good and would have a difficult time earning a CoC #.<\/p>\n
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What is a certified scale?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAll this talk of legal for trade scales often leads to the term “certified”.\u00a0 A lot of folks use all these words interchangeably.\u00a0 Words such as NTEP approved, legal for trade, NTEP certified, certified, etc…\u00a0 Technically, they all kind of mean the same thing but when you mention certified…. Certified can also refer to a local scale company or the state weights & measure inspector actually placing weight on the scale and “certifying” the scale.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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What does Ntep stand for?<\/strong><\/h2>\nNTEP stands for National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)<\/p>\n
When a scale manufacturer designs a scale, they take it to the NTEP lab and it is tested.\u00a0 The process takes awhile for a scale to be tested and earn NTEP approval. The time required to initiate and complete a type evaluation varies with the type of device and any backlog that may exist in the laboratory.<\/p>\n
Once a type evaluation is started, if deficiencies are found and modifications must be made to a device, the evaluation will be discontinued. Once the corrections have been made and the device is returned to the NTEP laboratory, the device will be placed at the end of the queue; testing will resume when the device reaches its turn in the testing queue. Type evaluation testing can usually be started within 1 to 4 months of receiving the application. If no deficiencies are found during the initial evaluation, a type evaluation may be completed in approximately 1 to 3 months.<\/p>\n
What is a Non NTEP scale?<\/strong><\/h2>\nOne line of scales where most customers seem to have trouble with not legal for trade status is with price computing scales.\u00a0 These scales are designed to be taken to the farmers market or produce stand and can calculate price per pound and display the weight and price on both the front and back of the scale.\u00a0 Since this is a commercial weighing application<\/a>, most all of these produce scales should be legal for trade.<\/p>\nHowever, if you do a little searching for these scales you can easily find them on sale usually at a pretty low price like $70.99 for example.\u00a0 As you know, prices are changing all the time these days but the typical price for a high quality legal for trade price computing scale<\/a> is somewhere around $250 – $325 + shipping.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nWe also see the not legal for trade mentioned on other scales<\/a> as well such as crane scales and industrial floor scales, etc…\u00a0 And sometimes that works out just fine for certain customers who are not in a commercial setting and are just looking to have a generic 10000 lb floor scale<\/a> for simple weighing.\u00a0<\/p>\nHopefully we’ve answered your questions regarding what does NOT LEGAL FOR TRADE<\/em> mean on a scale and what are the advantages of a legal for trade scale<\/a>? If you need assistance with your next legal for trade scale purchase, just email our customer support team and we will work with you to recommend<\/a> the perfect scale for your weighing needs. If you need a not legal for trade scale, that is fine too.\u00a0 We can recommend those as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By the way if you’re curious if your current scale is legal for trade, just look on the scale somewhere and you should see a CoC # listed on the sticker or plate. You can also look up the scale on the ncwm<\/a> website.<\/p>\n In our business we see A LOT of scales and weighing equipment.\u00a0 Just because a scale has a sticker that says not legal for trade<\/em>, doesn’t mean that it’s no good.\u00a0 In fact, many of our scales are not legal for trade<\/em> and they work fine.\u00a0 For example, many of our vet scales are not legal for trade<\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n That being said, there are some scales on the market that are not very good.\u00a0 Most scales have to be a certain level of quality in order to earn a NTEP CoC # and become legal for trade.\u00a0 Some scales that we’ve seen over the years are not very good and would have a difficult time earning a CoC #.<\/p>\n All this talk of legal for trade scales often leads to the term “certified”.\u00a0 A lot of folks use all these words interchangeably.\u00a0 Words such as NTEP approved, legal for trade, NTEP certified, certified, etc…\u00a0 Technically, they all kind of mean the same thing but when you mention certified…. Certified can also refer to a local scale company or the state weights & measure inspector actually placing weight on the scale and “certifying” the scale.\u00a0<\/p>\n NTEP stands for National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP)<\/p>\n When a scale manufacturer designs a scale, they take it to the NTEP lab and it is tested.\u00a0 The process takes awhile for a scale to be tested and earn NTEP approval. The time required to initiate and complete a type evaluation varies with the type of device and any backlog that may exist in the laboratory.<\/p>\n Once a type evaluation is started, if deficiencies are found and modifications must be made to a device, the evaluation will be discontinued. Once the corrections have been made and the device is returned to the NTEP laboratory, the device will be placed at the end of the queue; testing will resume when the device reaches its turn in the testing queue. Type evaluation testing can usually be started within 1 to 4 months of receiving the application. If no deficiencies are found during the initial evaluation, a type evaluation may be completed in approximately 1 to 3 months.<\/p>\n One line of scales where most customers seem to have trouble with not legal for trade status is with price computing scales.\u00a0 These scales are designed to be taken to the farmers market or produce stand and can calculate price per pound and display the weight and price on both the front and back of the scale.\u00a0 Since this is a commercial weighing application<\/a>, most all of these produce scales should be legal for trade.<\/p>\n However, if you do a little searching for these scales you can easily find them on sale usually at a pretty low price like $70.99 for example.\u00a0 As you know, prices are changing all the time these days but the typical price for a high quality legal for trade price computing scale<\/a> is somewhere around $250 – $325 + shipping.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n We also see the not legal for trade mentioned on other scales<\/a> as well such as crane scales and industrial floor scales, etc…\u00a0 And sometimes that works out just fine for certain customers who are not in a commercial setting and are just looking to have a generic 10000 lb floor scale<\/a> for simple weighing.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hopefully we’ve answered your questions regarding what does NOT LEGAL FOR TRADE<\/em> mean on a scale and what are the advantages of a legal for trade scale<\/a>? If you need assistance with your next legal for trade scale purchase, just email our customer support team and we will work with you to recommend<\/a> the perfect scale for your weighing needs. If you need a not legal for trade scale, that is fine too.\u00a0 We can recommend those as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\nWhat is a certified scale?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nWhat does Ntep stand for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What is a Non NTEP scale?<\/strong><\/h2>\n