TLC for Your Precision Weights
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by Troemner in Weights and Services
So, you’ve purchased Troemner Precision Weights. Now you may be asking yourself: ”How do we take care of them until we send them back to Troemner for recalibration?” We’re glad you asked…
Handling:
Precision weights are sensitive and we should take extra care when handling them. We recommend using lint free gloves at all times when handling the weights. Of course there are other options available. We have a variety of accessories designed with your precision weights in mind. Accessories include weight forks, lifters, and tweezers which will assure you get the best out of your precision weights.
Cleaning:
It is often said that no weight cleaning method is perfect but here are a few daily techniques you can use to keep your weights contaminant free.
Before each use, clean all weights with a camel hair or other suitable soft brush to remove any particles that might have settled on your weights. If you notice a spot of debris while brushing your weights, try using a lint free cloth to gently rub it out. Remember to pay special attention to the bottom surface, since this area tends to be overlooked.
If the weights still have debris after using the daily/periodic-cleaning methods above try the following: Use cheesecloth dampened with ethyl alcohol and gently rub the weights surface in order to remove any residual or stubborn debris. If alcohol does not remove the foreign debris, repeat the process using other solvents such as window cleaner or distilled water. If solvents other than distilled water and alcohol are used, the weights should be cleaned again using alcohol to remove any residual solvent from the weights.
For brass, cast iron, sheet metal or aluminum weights only use distilled water – alcohol or other solvents can deteriorate coated surfaces and aluminum.
After spot cleaning, the weight should not be used for a period of at least 4 hours in order for the weight to return to thermal equilibrium with the environment.
They’re clean, now what do I do? Weight Storage the Troemner Way
Troemner’s polycarbonate cases are not unlike the cases for fine timepieces. The cases are constructed completely of high quality polycarbonate and designed specific to the style and size of the weights. All cases have locking lids and custom bumpers to assure the weights are held securely inside the case.
Individual cases are available for weights from 1mg through 2kg. Weight Set Cases are available for sets where the largest weight is 500g and below. The weight cases can be used to store your weights in or outside of your lab.
We also have a full line of specialty cases and custom weight carts designed for all of your weight storage and shipping needs.
For more information about Troemner Weights, Calibration Services and Accreditions visit our website at www.troemner.com.
To view our full line of weight cases and accessories, visit Troemner Weight Cases.
