Crane Scales Certified By UNBS In Uganda

What is UNBS Certification

• UNBS (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) is the national standards body. It sets legal standards for “weights and measures” and approves instruments used for trade. A scale used for commercial purposes (selling by weight, trade, etc.) must meet certain UNBS requirements to legally be used.

• Certification usually involves verifying that the scale is accurate, that it cannot be easily tampered with, and that it conforms to certain classes of weights.

• What the Market Looks Like: Crane / Hanging Scales & UNBS

• • Smart Weighing Kampala claims that its Crane Weighing Scales Price in Uganda product descriptions include “UNBS-certified: Ensuring compliance with Uganda’s standards for industrial weighing equipment.” However, in the product page “Crane Weighing Scales Price in Uganda” the portion about UNBS certification appears as part of the feature list.Smart Weighing Scales Kampala

  • There is also a service “Where Can I Calibrate My Weighing Scale in Kampala, Uganda?” from Smart Weighing Kampala that says they calibrate crane scales and issue calibration certificates, using test weights traceable to UNBS, etc. That suggests that even if a particular crane scale is sold without certification, Smart Weighing Kampala may provide calibration and possibly help with UNBS verification.Smart Weighing Scales Kampala

  Are There Verified Crane Scales with UNBS Certification?

  We don’t find strong evidence in the searches of specific crane hanging scales with confirmed UNBS stamps in online product photos or listings (at least not clearly). Most UNBS-certified items found are mechanical balance scales, counterbalance shop scales, etc. Unless the seller clearly shows the UNBS stamp or certificate for a crane scale, one should assume it is not certified.