Calibration Certificates

• Definition: A document that accompanies each device tested in a calibration laboratory

• Benefits (Why Bother?): This document provides evidence that the device in question has been tested and found to perform within its stated tolerance/specifications

• Method (How to Do It): Calibration labs test instruments, report their findings, and then print those findings on a calibration certificate that is sent back to the customer to keep in their files

• Related Notes and Links:

Questions to ask when you need a calibration:

• How should the organization's name appear on the certificate?

• Over what range do you measure? 

• What do you typically measure with this device?

• Do you need the device tested at specific points?

• Do you have a requirement for how often this should be recalibrated?

• What do you use when this unit is in for calibration?

• Were you aware that we can calibrate many instruments made by other manufacturers?

• Do you need a system or a component calibration? 

• What is the model number? 

• Are you familiar with our calibration webpage?

• Recommended Tools: Get an accredited calibration whenever possible as “traceable” calibrations do not have to meet any specific standards or requirements