Key Highlights
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Designed to meet NIST Handbook 44 and ASTM E617-23 Class 5 tolerances.
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Stainless steel construction ensures durability and corrosion resistance in field conditions.
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Sealing cavity for adjustment is provided for most weights.
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Nominal value is clearly marked on each weight for easy identification.
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Applications include use as field standards for Class III scales or balances.
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Ideal for testing non-classified scale equipment and performing routine tolerance checking.
This 5 kg calibration weight set provides a dependable and traceable mass standard necessary for verifying the accuracy of scales and balances used in industrial, commercial, and quality control settings. Manufactured from high-quality stainless steel, the weights are built to withstand the rigors of field use while maintaining their integrity and specified tolerances. The adherence to ASTM E617-23 and NIST Handbook 44 standards ensures they are a suitable and recognized reference for maintaining compliance.
Each weight in the set is precision manufactured, with a clearly marked nominal value for straightforward use. The inclusion of a sealing cavity on most weights allows for professional adjustment to exact mass values, supporting precise calibration workflows. As a designated field standard, this set is the practical tool of choice for technicians and metrology professionals tasked with the essential duty of routine scale testing and performance verification outside of a laboratory environment.
| Specification | Details |
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| Set Capacity | 5 kg |
| Weight Class | ASTM Class 5 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Standards | NIST Handbook 44, ASTM E617-23 |
| Adjustment | Sealing Cavity (most weights) |
| Markings | Nominal Value |
| Primary Application | Field Standards for Class III Scales / Tolerance Checking |
Upgrade your field verification process with a trusted standard. Contact our team today to request pricing, confirm availability, or speak with a calibration specialist for your laboratory or metrology requirements.
Free shipping: To the 48 contiguous states (residential, farm and rural deliveries may carry a carrier surcharge).
Ship date: Rice Lake Weighing Systems products ship on the maker's own lead time; we confirm the date when you order, or call 844-735-5386 before you buy.
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Questions: (844) 735-5386 or info@selletonscales.com.








