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Prime Umbrella 10000x1lb Floor Scale 4’x4′ w/ Label Print Indicator & Calibration CertificateIf you ship your products by trucking, this is not new to you: you may receive letters from your trucking companies stating the weights of your pallets are more than the ones stated on the paperwork so they send you a bill with the extra payment you owe them.We call it a “Reweigh charge”.If the reweighed pallet exceeds the weight on the paperwork, the trucking company will send a reweigh notice with …

Buying Commercial Scales OnlineThings to Consider Be aware of regulations Know who you are buying from Look for “NTEP” or the NTEP logo in the advertisementIdentify the manufacturer, model and NTEP Certificate Number Look up the NTEP Certificate Number What does the phrase “Legal for Trade” mean? When comparing prices, consider the big picture Contact your regulatory authority before you buyThe internet brings many options to our buying decisions. While there is much to be said for supporti …

When searching for what scale to purchase for your application, two of the most popular terms you will find is “legal-for-trade” and “NTEP approved”. Generally, in the United States a legal for trade scale must be NTEP approved, so all scales shown and listed on our website as legal for trade are NTEP approved.NTEP stands for National Type Evaluation Program, which is a non-profit corporation. Axle scales and other weighing equipment that are NTEP approved have been tested and evaluated to …