Calibration services
Our calibration service covers weights, temperature,
length, capacity, metering systems and weighbridge test units.
We undertake calibration and certification of weights and
measuring equipment for industry and Trading
Standards throughout the South of England and beyond.
We offer
- an average five working day turnaround of your equipment
- an annual calibration due reminder service
- collection/delivery service available (free for large
quantities)
- experienced and helpful technicians on hand to provide
advice
- a modern laboratory incorporating state of the art measuring
equipment
- Inventory management
Weights
We certify for the following categories:
- Class M1 UKAS certification
1 mg to 30 kg
- Class F2 UKAS certification 1 mg to 30 kg
- Class F1 UKAS certification 1 mg to 30 kg
- UKAS certification 50 kg to 1300 kg
Guide to the measurement of mass and weights (PDF, 16k)
We have calibrated weights available for hire.
Temperature
We offer UKAS accredited thermometer calibration of liquid in
glass, electronic and temperature loggers. We also calibrate
submersible thermometers between –70°C and 250°C.
Length
Measures of length up to 30m, Micrometers and vernier calipers
are calibrated by comparison with nationally traceable
standards.
Capacity and volume
We certify and adjust petrol measures for use on garage
forecourts to Kent County Local Standards of Capacity.
Other measures of capacity and volume calibrated by comparison
with the nationally traceable Kent County Local Standards of
Capacity or gravimetrically.
Weighbridge Test Unit
We operate a highly efficient, purpose built articulated
Weighbridge Test Unit. The test unit carries a set of 25 calibrated
1 tonne block weights, assorted smaller weights and a forklift
truck. The total weight of the unit is approximately 50 tonnes.
The Weighbridge Test Unit is available for hire to test and
certify vehicle weighbridges, large platform weighing machines and
for testing equipment to safe working load.
Metering systems
We have a fully equipped mobile reference meter testing unit
certified to legal metrology requirements. It is used by
Trading Standards departments for
routine inspection and verification of domestic delivery tanker
vehicle mounted metering systems.
Bulk liquid flow meters are calibrated at flow rates up to 1,200
litres per minute with traceability to national standards.
Cold water reference meters are calibrated at flow rates from 25
litres per hour to 500 litres per hour.
Weighing machines
We offer on and off site UKAS accredited calibration and
certification of electronic weighing instruments of up to 2,500kg
capacity.
Non-electronic (mechanical) weighing instruments are calibrated
and certified providing traceability to national standards.