Load Cells for all Remaining CLASS Approved Devices

2011-07-20

Measurement Canada intends to expand the requirement for the use of approved load cells to all CLASS approved devices. This requirement is phase II of a multi-step strategy to improve the compliance rate of heavy capacity weighing devices. Although compliance rates vary by industry and trade sector, the overall compliance of heavy capacity weighing devices is relatively low when compared to other device types.

The decision to require the use of approved load cells was made after extensive consultation with industry and device owners. It is also a direct result of the working group on the approval of heavy capacity weighing devices, which was formed to review the approval process for heavy capacity weighing devices and identify improvements that could be made to the current program. The working group made several recommendations for improving compliance of heavy capacity weighing devices. Key amongst the recommendations was the mandatory use of approved load cells in heavy capacity weighing devices.

The requirement to use approved and compatible load cells in all CLASS approved devices is expected to become effective as of January 1, 2012. If you have any questions or concerns on this matter, you are encouraged to send your comments to your local Gravimetric Specialist or directly to Luciano Burtini, Senior Program Officer, Gravimetric at Luciano Burtini. We would appreciate receiving comments before October 21, 2011 to ensure adequate time for program implementation.