OIML R 60 • Metrological regulation for load cells

6.2.1 Mandatory markings on the load cell

The following mandatory markings shall be clearly and indelibly marked on the load cell. When a sticker or data plate is used it shall be impossible to remove them without damaging them.

  1. Manufacturer’s name or trade mark

  2. Manufacturer’s type designation or load cell model

  3. Serial number

  4. Maximum capacity as:

  5. Year of production

  6. Type approval mark (if applicable)

If due to the limitation of the size of the load cell, it is impossible to apply all the mandatory markings, the manufacturer’s name or trade mark, the load cell type designation, the serial number, and the maximum capacity shall be provided as a minimum on the load cell itself. All other mandatory information shall be provided in an accompanying document supplied by the manufacturer and submitted to the user. Where such a document is provided, the information required in 6.2.2 shall also be given therein.