Differences Between Accuracy, Error, Tolerance, and Uncertainty in a Calibration Results
In our daily measurement activities, calibration isn’t just a technical requirement—it’s a commitment to quality and reliability. Whether you’re in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food safety, or laboratory work, confidence in decision-making starts with reliable and accurate calibration results, which are the … Read More
5 Techniques For Pressure Gauge Adjustment and Repair
The analog pressure gauge is one of the simplest, mostly used instruments, and the easiest to calibrate in pressure calibration. It has a simple setup where you can easily execute the calibration. But analog pressure gauge is also one of … Read More
IR Thermometer Calibration Using Ice Bath: A Step-by-Step DIY Guide
Is your IR thermometer accurate? How do you know that your Infrared thermometer displays a correct reading after long use and exposure to different environmental conditions? Safety in our daily operations is one of the main priorities during monitoring. Whether … Read More
4 STEPS TO IMPLEMENT ISO 17025 IMPARTIALITY PROCEDURE
Since the transition from the 2005 version to the 2017 version has started, I have received several comments regarding the ISO 17025:2017 Impartiality procedure. There is also a question like, “Is it Mandatory to have a procedure for impartiality?” Just … Read More
3 Ways to Perform Food Thermometer Calibration
Have you ever wondered why we need to use a calibrated thermometer to monitor food temperatures regularly or at a set time? During my shift in one of the restaurants I worked at, we monitored the temperature of the chilled … Read More
Pressure Gauge Calibration-What You Need to Know
What is a Pressure? Pressure is everywhere and all around us. We can feel the air pressure exerted on our body. We feel the pressure during a long travel usually from a low to high elevation or vice versa, we … Read More
When To Perform Calibration, Verification, or Both?
As a Calibration technician, or quality personnel, have you felt confused about whether to perform calibration or verification on a specific instrument? How can you tell if you only need verification? Or Just calibration? What needs to be performed first, … Read More
Understanding ISO 9001 Calibration Requirements -Calibration Clauses Explained
Almost all industries use monitoring and measuring equipment to manufacture products or support services, it is required that this equipment must be calibrated to ensure that the intended product specification is achieved. In short, quality is maintained when calibration is … Read More
Simple Ways to Apply Correction Factors In a Calibration Certificate-If the Exact Value You Need Is Not Given
Have you encountered the following scenario? You are interpreting a calibration certificate but you noticed that the correction factor you need is not exactly displayed or provided in the report, what can you do? The measurement data of your instrument … Read More
Types of Weighing Scales and their Applications
Weighing scales are the need of almost every business. Some people also use weighing scales at home to monitor their body weight. A scale is a measuring device that allows you to determine the mass and weight of an object. … Read More