Industrial Scale Calibration in Houston, TX
Industrial scale calibration on your floor, on your schedule. MNM Scales sends TDA-licensed technicians with test weights to warehouses, plants, refineries, food processors and distribution centers across Greater Houston to calibrate bench, floor, pallet, crane and counting scales. Our technicians bring their own certified test weights for every floor, pallet and crane scale on your list, so your crew doesn’t have to source or stage any. Calibration is priced per scale, so you know the cost before we arrive.
Industrial Scales We Calibrate
- Floor scales and pallet scales on the dock and in shipping
- Bench scales and washdown scales on production and packing lines
- Crane and hanging scales used for lifting and tension checks
- Tara MNM Scales forklift and loader scales, installed and calibrated on-site, and calibrated before they ship
- Counting scales and checkweighers for inventory and QC
- Livestock scales and kits such as the MNM livestock scale kit
- Tension and compression scales, indicators and load cell systems
Forklift and Loader Scale Calibration
We install and calibrate Tara MNM Scales forklift and loader scales on-site across Greater Houston, and each system is calibrated before it ships so it arrives ready to install. Send us the make and model of the forklift or loader when you request a quote.
Built for Houston Industry
- Oil, gas and petrochemical (Pasadena, Baytown, the Ship Channel): drum, floor and crane scales, plus explosion-proof indicators such as the MNM Xk3150-EX.
- Warehousing and distribution (Katy, Cypress, Waller, north Houston): floor and pallet scales that set freight weights, like the floor scale and livestock scale kit we handled at a major logistics center near IAH.
- Food processing (Tomball, Humble, Conroe): stainless washdown scales checked right on the line.
- Manufacturing and fabrication (Spring, The Woodlands, League City): bench, counting and crane scales tied to production records.
Industrial Calibration Prices
| Max capacity | Typical equipment | In-house calibration | NIST calibration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 6.2 to 35 kg | Bench, washdown and counting scales | $250 | $595 |
| Over 35 to 150 kg | Large bench, platform and crane scales | $350 | $750 |
| Over 150 kg | Floor, pallet and large platform scales | $495 | $995 |
Smaller lab and jewelry balances are priced on our balance calibration page. Calibrating a scale that sells by weight? See legal-for-trade calibration. Every tier and online booking is on our scale calibration in Houston page.
What to Expect on the Day
- We confirm the scale list, capacities and access before we arrive.
- The technician checks the scale’s condition, level, cabling and load cells.
- We test with weights across the range, adjust where needed and retest.
- You receive a certificate for each scale, in-house or a NIST-traceable certificate.
- If something needs repair, we quote the repair. See scale repair.
Industrial Scale Calibration FAQ
How much does floor scale calibration cost in Houston?
Floor and large platform scales are $495 for in-house calibration with a certificate or $995 for NIST calibration, plus the on-site service call of $295 and $2 per mile, round trip, charged once per visit.
How is on-site industrial calibration priced?
The on-site service call is $295 plus $2 per mile, round trip, and each scale is priced by its capacity tier on top of the call.
Can you calibrate several scales on one visit?
Yes. The service call is charged once per visit, so a dock, line and crane scale calibrated on the same day share one call, with each scale priced by its tier. Send the list through our contact form when you book.
Can you calibrate crane scales?
Yes. Crane and hanging scales are priced by capacity, from $250 for in-house calibration. Contact us with the model and capacity.
Do you work at plants and refineries?
Yes. We calibrate on-site at industrial facilities across Greater Houston, including Pasadena, Baytown and the Ship Channel. Tell us about site access and safety requirements when you book.
Do you calibrate forklift and loader scales?
Yes. Our technicians install them at your site and calibrate them there, and every system is calibrated before it ships.
Do you offer emergency industrial scale service?
Yes. When a dock or line scale goes down, our 24/7 line at (832) 290-3120 confirms same-day availability across the Houston area, with each emergency quoted per call.
Book Industrial Scale Calibration
Call (832) 290-3120 (24/7) or send your scale list. See all scale services.