A weighbridge used for trade must be re-verified at least once every 12 months under the Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016. Avery Weigh-Tronix UK recommends a calibration interval of 6 months for high-throughput sites (80 + vehicles per day) and 12 months for general industrial use.
Why Choose Us
Why UK Weighbridge Site Operators Choose Avery Weigh-Tronix for Weighbridge Calibration
Avery Weigh-Tronix UK calibrates, services and maintains weighbridges across the UK under a single contract that combines UKAS-accredited calibration, ISO 45001 confined-space competence, EN 1090 weighbridge fabrication and a contractually written 97% uptime guarantee. We service every make of weighbridge and are the only weighing supplier in the UK that backs uptime with a financial rebate.
90
Regional Field Technicians
Locally based in regions throughout the UK and Ireland to maximise uptime
8
Owned Weighbridge Test Units
Regionally deployed for fast calibrations and re-verification
47,000 +
Managed Assets
Can service all equipment, including different manufacturers
97 %
Uptime Guarantee
A vow we uphold and back with a financial rebate if missed
75 +
Net Promoter Score
Validates our dedication to delivering outstanding customer satisfaction
5
ISO/EN UK Accreditations
Ensure you’re audit compliant and traceable to National Standards of Mass
Calibration Standards
A UK Weighbridge and Load Cell Calibration Service You Can Trust
An Avery Weigh-Tronix weighbridge and load cell calibration servicing is performed by a regionally based UK field technician, using certified UKAS test weights. We provide Traceable Calibration Certificates and UKAS Calibration Certificates for industries that require the highest level of calibration servicing available in the UK. With a 75 plus NPS world class rating and certified UKAS technicians near your location, you can be confident we’ll provide excellent customer service from start to finish.
Avery Weigh-Tronix UK Weighbridge Servicing Procedures and Certificates
Our weighbridge calibration technician will visit your weighing operation and conduct a Zero Check, Linearity Test for accuracy, Off-Centre Test for balance and a Reliability Test to ensure results are within tolerance. Under our ISO 17025 / UKAS scope, with full documentation issued upon completion:
NAWI Traceable Weighbridge Calibration Certificate
- 3 Types of Calibration Tests
- Calibration Certificate
- Condition Report
- Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations Statutory Verification
- A digital copy of the above uploaded to your personal portal
UKAS Calibration Certificate
- UKAS Certified Avery Weigh-Tronix Technician
- Calculated Uncertainty Measurement
- 4 Types of Calibration Tests
- Calibration Certificate
- Condition Report
- A digital copy of the above delivered to your customer portal
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UKAS Accredited Calibration
An ISO 17025 calibration certificate that ensures our weights are accurate, traceable to NMS, accepted by Trading Standards, using an ISO 9001 quality management system BRCGS, SALSA and customer audit systems.
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Statutory Verification
Re-verification under the Non-Automatic Weighing Instrument 2016 Regulation and the Measuring Instruments 2016 Regulations are performed on-site, using our own weighbridge test units.
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Calibration for all manufacturers
Weightron, Shering, Precia Molen, Mettler Toledo and any UK installed bridge.
Download the Avery Weigh-Tronix UKAS-Accredited Weighbridge Calibration Checklist — see which weighbridge calibration certificate is best for your business.
Avery Weigh-Tronix Weighbridge Calibration Checklist
We also conduct load cell calibration and can service every manufacturer’s weighbridge, not only weighbridges from Avery Weigh-Tronix UK
Service Contracts
Service Contracts with Planned Preventative Maintenance and UKAS Calibration Services
We at Avery Weigh-Tronix UK offer two types of planned preventative maintenance contracts which include NWAIR and UKAS calibrations for weighbridges:
- BridgeCare – An extensive, cost-effective cover that supports uptime for weighbridges, axle weighbridges and platforms over 5-tonne capacity.
- BridgeCare Total – A comprehensive, all-inclusive service cover, backed with our 97% uptime guarantee, for weighbridges, axle weighbridges and platforms over 5 tonne capacity.
These weighbridge service contracts include a dedicated local field technician, preventative maintenance site visits, weighbridge calibrations, servicing and condition monitoring as standard, with re-verification if necessary. Every Avery Weigh-Tronix UK weighbridge calibration service contract is reinforced by our bold and advantageous 97% uptime guarantee and supported with an 8 hour response time on callouts.
Comparison table:
BridgeCare |
BridgeCare Total |
| One Day Response Time | 97% Uptime Guarantee |
| Annual Calibration Visits | Annual Calibration Visits |
| Preventative Maintenance Visits | Preventative Maintenance Visits |
| 1 Hour Free Labour | Labour Included |
| 1 Free Health Check | Health Checks Included |
| Asset Dashboard | Asset Dashboard |
| N/A | Financial Rebate |
| N/A | Repair + Maintenance Parts Included |
| N/A | Reverifications |
| N/A | Cleaning Service |
| Discount on Replacement Equipment | Discount on Replacement Equipment |
| Emergency Call Outs + 24/7 Helpline | Emergency Call Outs + 24/7 Helpline |
Connect direct with one of our Weighbridge Calibration
Specialists today for advice on which services are best for your business.
Calibration Procedure
Weighbridge Calibration Procedure that Comply with Confined Space Regulations
For every confined-space weighbridge entry, Avery Weigh-Tronix UK uses a minimum of two technicians, with a dedicated Avery top-man. Our technicians have full permit-to-work, atmospheric testing tools and a rescue plan. Avery Weigh-Tronix UK holds ISO 45001 Health and Safety certification, our health and safety system has been formally assessed, independently audited and highly commended for field-service safety. Under the Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, the duty to ensure a safe system of work for confined-space entry sits with the site, but with Avery Weigh-Tronix UK, responsibility falls on us.
Emergency Response
Fast Emergency Response With 97% Uptime Guaranteed
Avery Weigh-Tronix calibrates, reverifies and services all makes of weighbridges in the UK, even if you are not a BridgeCare contracted customer. We provide a response time to all enquires with 24 hours.
Cost of a Non-Contract Weighbridge Emergency Service
- First Hour Labour: £302.00
- Thereafter: £129.00
Cost of a BridgeCare Weighbridge Emergency Service
- First Hour Labour: Free
- Thereafter: Based on your personalised service agreement
Cost of a BridgeCare Total (97% Uptime) Weighbridge Emergency Service
- First Hour Labour: Free
- Thereafter: No Labour Charges
Weighbridge down? Tell us your postcode and we will dispatch the nearest available engineer. We guarantee your weighing operation will have a minimum of 97% uptime.
Scale Servicing and Emergency
Avery Weigh-Tronix UK have regional technicians spread throughout the UK and Ireland, who are locally based and dispatched to weighbridge operations within their region. This ensures we can get to your emergency quickly, guarantee 97% uptime, maintain your compliance and minimise losses in income that may accrue.
Total Cost of Ownership
Total Cost of Weighbridge Ownership: The 10-year Decision
A purchase price of a weighbridge is one number, but the value of an industrial weighing system over its lifespan is the true cost.
Cost element |
Avery Weigh-Tronix |
Lower-price alternative |
Purchase price |
Premium | Adequate |
Civils / installation |
Specialist, right first time | Cheapest available rework risk |
Annual maintenance |
High build quality = Low maintenance. EN 1090 / ISO 9001 Certified |
Standard build quality = Degrades faster |
Downtime exposure |
97% guarantee, local allocated technician, 8 WBTUs |
Unguaranteed, limited resource, long test unit standbys |
Confined-space overhead |
Fully managed by Avery Weigh-Tronix | Liability falls on your site team |
Ecosystem switching cost |
None, already in Avery ecosystem | Full retrofit to change provider |
10-year total |
Long lasting value over time | Higher total cost by year 5 |
200 Years of Industry Experience
Supporting UK Industries with Weighing Solutions for 200 Years
FAQS
Frequently Asked Weighbridge Calibration Questions
A UKAS-accredited weighbridge calibration is conducted under ISO/IEC 17025 using test weights traceable to the National Standards of Mass. Avery Weigh-Tronix UK holds ISO 17025 / UKAS accreditation; certificates issued under our scope are accepted by Trading Standards, BRCGS, SALSA, ISO 9001 and customer audit regimes.
The price of a UK weighbridge calibration is based on several parameters. Whether you’re looking for a standard weighbridge calibration, weighbridge calibration, service and labour or a calibration, service, parts and labour contract, an Avery Weigh-Tronix BridgeCare Total Planned-Preventative Maintenance Service Contract covers all your needs. This contract includes calibration, re-verification and condition monitoring for a single annual fee. Contact our commercial department today at [email protected] for a quote.
Yes, Avery Weigh-Tronix UK calibrates and services every UK installed weighbridge, including Weightron, Shering, Precia Molen, Mettler Toledo and others.
Avery Weigh-Tronix UK is the only UK weighing supplier that guarantees 97% weighbridge uptime in writing, backed with a financial rebate if the threshold is missed. To ensure we uphold our BridgeCare Total and Uptime Select agreement, we have equipped and allocated certified technicians to every region throughout the UK and Ireland, strategically placed 8 owned weighbridge test units across the nation for quick response and provide support with a friendly, knowledgeable customer experience team.
Yes. Avery Weigh-Tronix UK operates an emergency response service, accepting callouts from 7am to 5:30pm, with an average regional response time of one day for BridgeCare Total customers. Certified technicians are regionally based, have extensive weighbridge servicing experience and the ability to provide trade approved stamping.
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