Legal Metrology Department: Measures (Length, Capacity, and Liquid Measures)

The Legal Metrology Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of measuring instruments used in trade, commerce, and industry. One of the key services provided by the department is the calibration, verification, and stamping of various types of measures, including length measures, capacity measures, and liquid measures. These services are essential to maintain standardization and prevent discrepancies in measurements, which could lead to unfair trade practices.

UP Scales, a trusted name in the field of legal metrology, provides comprehensive calibration, verification, and stamping services for all types of measures. These services are carried out in accordance with the standards set by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.

Types of Measures Covered:

Length Measures:

• Non-flexible length measures: These include metallic and wooden measures used for measuring lengths in meters and centimeters. Examples include meter bars, folding scales, and steel tape measures.
• Flexible length measures: These include fabric or plastic tape measures used in tailoring, construction, and other industries where flexible measuring tools are required.

Capacity Measures:

• Liquid capacity measures: These include cylindrical and conical measures used for measuring liquids such as milk, oil, and other fluids. Examples include dipping and pouring types of measures.
• Dispensing measures: These are used in the sale of liquids, such as liquor, and include measures like beakers and conical measures.

Liquid Measures:

• Liquor measures: These are specialized measures used in the sale of alcoholic beverages. They include hand-operated and automatic measures, such as 100 ml, 60 ml, and 30 ml measures.

Calibration, Verification, and Stamping Services:

UP Scales provides the following services for all types of measures:

Calibration

• Calibration is the process of comparing the measurements of an instrument against a known standard to ensure its accuracy. UP Scales uses reference standards and secondary standards as per the Legal Metrology Act to calibrate length, capacity, and liquid measures.

Verification:

• Verification is the process of checking whether the instrument complies with the legal requirements after calibration. UP Scales ensures that all measures are verified for their accuracy and conformity to the standards specified in the Legal Metrology Rules.

Stamping:

• After successful verification, UP Scales provides stamping on the measures, which is a legal requirement for instruments used in trade and commerce. The stamp indicates that the measure has been verified and is accurate for use.

Fees for Calibration, Verification, and Stamping:

The fees for calibration, verification, and stamping of measures are as per the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, and are outlined in the Schedule XII of the rules. Below is a summary of the fees for different types of measures:

Why Choose UP Scales?

• Accredited Standards: UP Scales uses reference standards and secondary standards as per the Legal Metrology Act, ensuring the highest level of accuracy in calibration and verification.
• Expertise: With years of experience in the field of legal metrology, UP Scales has the expertise to handle all types of measures, from simple length measures to complex liquid dispensing measures.
• Compliance: All services provided by UP Scales are in compliance with the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, and the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, ensuring that your instruments meet all legal requirements.
• Certification: UP Scales provides a calibration and verification certificate for all measures, which serves as proof of accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Stamping: After verification, UP Scales provides stamping on the measures, which is a legal requirement for instruments used in trade and commerce.

Conclusion:

UP Scales is your trusted partner for the calibration, verification, and stamping of all types of measures, including length, capacity, and liquid measures. With a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and customer satisfaction, UP Scales ensures that your measuring instruments meet the highest standards of legal metrology.