The weighing sensor showed signs of wear over a period of time. Such as frequency of use, environmental causes (such as temperature, humidity, etc.), and aging are some of the factors that lead to aging of load cells.

Cable and instrument failures, particle and material build-up, mechanical defects, incorrect installation, and the effects of electricity can also contribute to inefficiencies.

This is why routine calibration is performed to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of the load cell. In the absence of frequent calibration, the load cell may give incorrect readings and produce incorrect data.

Routine calibration of load cells can help achieve an accuracy of about 0.03 to 1%. As part of product liability, safety and compliance in the quality management system, load cells must be calibrated to national standards.