What is lab equipment calibration?

In the context of lab research, it typically means adjusting or standardizing your equipment so it can be more precise. This can include marking the graduations on a measuring device, or figuring out how much an instrument deviates from standard and adjusting for that difference.

How often should pressure gauges be calibrated

Calibration is the procedure of comparing a reference with a known error margin against a device (for example a pressure gauge) under test. If the device doesn’t match the reference, then we adjust it to match, or at least come close, the desired measuring accuracy. The reference measurement instrument must be more accurate than the pressure gauge to be calibrated, and it must also be traceable. To calibrate a pressure gauge, we will need to check the values throughout the entire measuring range, zero point, intermediate values, and the full-scale value.

What does calibrating an instrument mean

Calibration is a comparison between a known measurement (the standard) and the measurement using your instrument.

What is the purpose of equipment calibration?

It is important to calibrate equipment to help assure accurate measurements and production of quality products with reduced errors and recalls. It is also important to calibrate equipment to foster innovation and the development of new technologies, as accurate measurements are foundational to both.

How often should you calibrate lab equipment?

Instrument calibration and maintenance are an integral part of any operation in manufacturing/ laboratory. and are vital for data quality assurance. Accurate and reliable monitoring results are crucial for data analysis, particularly when the monitoring results are to be compared with the relevant standards or guidelines for compliance purposes, or for population exposure and health risk assessments. Where such analyses lead to air quality policy formulation and the quality of the original data is especially important. This Procedure outlines the basic requirements for the calibration and maintenance of monitoring instruments based primarily on standard monitoring methods. Monitoring agencies should develop their own detailed calibration and maintenance programs appropriate to their data quality assurance goals.

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Opening a New Lab in San Francisco? Which Laboratory Equipment You Should Have

If you are considering opening a laboratory in San Francisco, there are several factors to consider. You can either start an analytical systems, instruments, or consumables library. You can also offer specialized solutions for a particular niche of an application or industry. Some people prefer to open a general lab offering a wide range of… Continue reading Opening a New Lab in San Francisco? Which Laboratory Equipment You Should Have

What is the Best Time to Calibrate Pressure Gauges? Experts Opinion in San Diego.

Modern pressure gauges are very accurate and precise. However, drifting in pressure readings occur due to their continuous use. For this reason, pressure gauges must be calibrated regularly. As critical industrial equipment, it is recommended to calibrate a pressure gauge before installation, during shutdowns, and at regular intervals to ensure regulatory standards are met. At… Continue reading What is the Best Time to Calibrate Pressure Gauges? Experts Opinion in San Diego.

Ways to Maximize Efficiency of Instrument Calibration

When lab equipment is used for a long time, and constantly, it becomes prone to wear and tear. It leads to deviation or drifting of the equipment’s true measuring value leading to errors and subsequent loss of product quality. To provide maximum efficiency, we use the latest technology of comparing the calibrated standard and the… Continue reading Ways to Maximize Efficiency of Instrument Calibration

Not getting the separation you deserve from your centrifuge?

Calibrate it. Let Biotechnical Services, Inc. calibrate your laboratory instruments at regular intervals to ensure that this doesn’t happen. Call us today to get the help you deserve. (858)-271-8961 or email us at [email protected].

Why equipment calibration is required for your lab

Calibration is required for maintaining lab equipment accuracy and precision. Utilizing a NIST traceable calibration standard to compare a standard measurement to the measurement taken by your instrument is critical. Some reasons for doing this are safety of lab personnel, maintaining a consistent production level, data integrity, increasing the longevity or your equipment, and having… Continue reading Why equipment calibration is required for your lab

Using an ultracentrifuge for your separations?

Here is this week’s tip. When you remove your sample that is to be centrifuged from your ice bucket, gently wipe the tubes with a Kim-wipe to remove the moisture. By removing the moisture this will prevent the tube from collapsing due to the beads of moisture on the tube. One drop of moisture is… Continue reading Using an ultracentrifuge for your separations?

Weights/Balance/Scale calibration

Balances and scale are very delicate laboratory instruments. If you use a balance or scale for any of your measuring you know how accurate and precise it must be for the desired results. Over time and with continuous use the unit can become dirty and unreliable. Biotechnical Services, Inc. located in San Diego, CA is… Continue reading Weights/Balance/Scale calibration

How Biotechnical Services Culture Helps to Support Advancements in Biotechnology

What makes some work environments so special? Some components can easily be quantified and measured, but others are more qualitative like their culture. Each company has its own distinct culture that comes with its own set of behaviors and practices. When creating the culture of an organization, it requires dedicated time, effort, thought, and a… Continue reading How Biotechnical Services Culture Helps to Support Advancements in Biotechnology

Excess condensation on your incubator glass door?

Incubator glass door with excess condensation on it? Open your incubator glass interior door and gently wipe the condensation from the glass surface. Check the door seal for cracks or gaps. If the gasket looks good, place the palm of your on the inside of the outer incubator door. Is it warm to the touch?… Continue reading Excess condensation on your incubator glass door?

Loosing sample volume while centrifuging?

When using a high speed centrifuge you notice that you are occasionally losing sample volume. Depending on the rotor you are using double check for the presence of or absence of the required lid O-rings. If they are present make sure they aren’t twisted or cracked, if so replace them. If they are still intact… Continue reading Loosing sample volume while centrifuging?

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