{"id":49148,"date":"2023-06-05T09:53:03","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T07:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essmann.com\/you-have-a-scale-then-wait-a-minute\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T11:05:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:05:41","slug":"you-have-a-scale-then-wait-a-minute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/you-have-a-scale-then-wait-a-minute\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you have a scale? Then wait a minute!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-89cee525 gb-headline-text\">Maintenance contracts for industrial scales, measurement technology and software: the key to long-term efficiency and reliability<\/h2>\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s speed-driven world, the efficient operation of your scales and weighing equipment and the use of powerful software is critical to a company&#8217;s success. To ensure that your investment in measurement technology and software is maximized, maintenance contracts are key. In this article, we will discuss the value of maintenance contracts for scales, metrology and software and answer some frequently asked questions.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d6d96211 gb-headline-text\">The value of maintenance contracts for our customers<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased efficiency <\/strong>Maintenance contracts ensure that your scales, weighing equipment and software are always up to date. This means that your equipment and systems operate at maximum efficiency, which in turn leads to higher productivity and improved profitability. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost savings<\/strong> Regular maintenance can prevent expensive breakdowns and repairs. With a maintenance contract, you can avoid unexpected costs and plan your maintenance budget better at the same time. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Longer<\/strong> <strong>equipment<\/strong> <strong>service life<\/strong> Regular maintenance and updating of your scales and software extends their service life. This leads to the highest possible reliability. This means that your investments last longer and generate more value.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced customer support<\/strong> With a maintenance contract, you get access to our dedicated customer support team to help you solve problems and optimize your equipment and software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fb95008d gb-headline-text\">FAQs on maintenance contracts<\/h3>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>What is included in the maintenance contract?<\/strong><br\/>A maintenance contract with us includes regular maintenance work, software updates and upgrades as well as access to technical support and training. We discuss the individual services with you depending on the contract. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How often is maintenance work carried out?<\/strong><br\/>The frequency of maintenance work depends on the type of scales and software and the specific requirements of your company. As a rule, however, maintenance work is carried out at least once a year. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much does a maintenance contract cost?<\/strong><br\/>The cost of a maintenance contract depends on various factors, such as the number and type of scales and components of your software that require maintenance, as well as the scope of the services included in the contract. Please contact us for an individual offer. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Is a maintenance contract mandatory?<\/strong><br\/>A maintenance contract is not mandatory, but offers numerous benefits, such as cost savings, improved efficiency and a longer service life for your equipment. We therefore recommend that you always consider a maintenance contract to get the most out of your investment. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can maintenance contracts be adapted to my specific needs?<\/strong><br\/>Yes, of course, maintenance contracts can be adapted to the individual needs of your company. This can include the frequency of maintenance work, the scope of services included in the contract and even the type of technical support. Talk to us to create a customized maintenance contract that is perfectly tailored to your requirements.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-930bd047 gb-headline-text\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n<p>Maintenance contracts for scales, weighing technology and software are an investment that pays off in the long term. They offer significant benefits in terms of efficiency, cost savings, equipment life and customer support. By taking out a maintenance contract, you ensure that your investment in weighing and measuring technology and software is put to the best possible use and that your company remains on the road to success.<br\/>If you are interested in finding out more about our maintenance contracts and the associated benefits, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team of experts will be happy to answer your questions and work with you to create the right maintenance contract for your needs.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"29215\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungssartikel_SaS_bea-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Self-aligning bearing with load cell - Photo: Sandra Schink\" class=\"wp-image-29215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungssartikel_SaS_bea-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungssartikel_SaS_bea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungssartikel_SaS_bea-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungssartikel_SaS_bea-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungssartikel_SaS_bea.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The self-aligning bearings with load cells used by ESSMANN offer a high degree of robustness and reliability.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"29214\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungsstau_PS_bea-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Self-aligning bearing with load cell - Photo: Peter Storm\" class=\"wp-image-29214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungsstau_PS_bea-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungsstau_PS_bea-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungsstau_PS_bea-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungsstau_PS_bea-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wartungsstau_PS_bea.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">However, constant moisture and dirt inevitably lead to corrosion and increase the risk of failure. Don&#8217;t let it get that far. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Products in this article<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1d3841f3 gb-tabs\" data-opened-tab=\"1\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7a10eccd gb-tabs__buttons\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ae1120d3 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button gb-block-is-current\">Maintenance contract<\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-db480f73 gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\">Product registration<\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-af6addab gb-button-text gb-tabs__button\">Procurement of spare parts<\/button>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-084f49ed gb-tabs__items\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d3a1410e gb-tabs__item gb-tabs__item-open\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/essmann-scales-maintenance-contract\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Montage_Fahrzeugwaage_Detail_Beton.jpg\" alt=\"ESSMANN Service\" class=\"wp-image-29133\" style=\"width:960px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Montage_Fahrzeugwaage_Detail_Beton.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Montage_Fahrzeugwaage_Detail_Beton-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Montage_Fahrzeugwaage_Detail_Beton-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ESSMANN maintenance contract for the upkeep of your scales<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a5479c14 gb-tabs__item\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/en\/essmann-product-registration\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-9-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"ESSMANN load cells from Flintec in an above-ground truck scale\" class=\"wp-image-29553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-9-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-9-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-9-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-9.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Register your ESSMANN products<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db9dccef gb-tabs__item\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/ersatzteilbeschaffung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-8.jpeg\" alt=\"Rotten load cell of an unmaintained scale.&#10;Photo: Peter Storm \" class=\"wp-image-29552\" style=\"width:960px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-8.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-8-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-8-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/essmann.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Snapseed-8-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We organize spare parts quickly and easily when they are needed &#8211; as in this case<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintenance contracts for industrial scales, measurement technology and software: the key to long-term efficiency and reliability In today&#8217;s speed-driven world, the efficient operation of your scales &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Do you have a scale? 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