calibration standards

calibration standards

Calibration standards are devices that are compared against less accurate devices to verify their performance. They are essential for traceability, enabling reciprocal agreements between countries and facilitating fair international trade. Calibration standards can be found in primary calibration laboratories around the world, often classified as National Metrology Institutes (NMIs). These laboratories are accredited by an independent organization to review and certify their quality, accuracy, and processes.

To determine which standards are needed, measurement devices typically have specifications for their measurement ranges, accuracies, and uncertainties. To determine which standards are needed, balance the need for accuracy against your budget, consider other product features like usability, form factor, and ability to calibrate multiple devices. Calibration manufactures multiple types of calibration standards, including electrical, voltage, AC/DC transfer, resistance, and temperature standards. Quality standards, such as ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025, may also be used to ensure calibration.

For more information on calibration, visit the bout Calibration page or the The company also offers a selection guide for pressure standards, a primary temperature calibration standards laboratory, and a primary calibration system for high performance gas flow transfer standards.