A Class F1 dead weight box is a high-precision calibration kit used to test and adjust analytical and high-precision laboratory balances. It complies with OIML R111 guidelines, featuring fine stainless steel weights packed in a protective wooden or aluminum case with low tolerances suitable for Class I and II scales.
Key Features and Specifications
- Accuracy Class: F1 (high precision, used to calibrate F2 weights and Class I/II balances).
- Material: Non-magnetic stainless steel for long-term mass stability.
- Common Range Sets: Frequently available in sets from 1 mg up to 500 g, 1 kg, or 5 kg (e.g., 1mg-200g or 1mg-1kg configurations).
- Enclosure: Stored in a lined wooden, plastic, or aluminum box complete with handling gloves and forceps to prevent skin oils from altering mass.
