What to consider when bringing pressure calibration in house
If you outsource or turn away pressure calibration business, you may be considering adding this capability to your lab. Here are the top three areas of concern when looking to bring pressure calibration in house.
1. Training
Modern pressure standards are more intuitive and many pressure controllers can be automated with software to make calibrations easy and repeatable with modest training.
2. Equipment
There are vast options for pressure calibration equipment, but you can narrow your search by focusing on your needs.
- If you're looking for breadth of workload coverage, then you need a modular calibrator that lets you install modules to cover a wide range of pressures.
- If you want the best accuracy, you need a hydraulic deadweight tester that gives you the benefit of percent-of-reading accuracy over a very wide range.
- If lower cost is important, look for a pressure comparator and reference gauge. They aren't as accurate as some other solutions but they are simple to use and cost less.
3. Process
Process is key to uphold safety and accreditation. If you want to be an accredited laboratory, ensure your calibration standards are accredited by ISO 17025 or similar accreditation body. If you'd like assistance getting started, speak with a pressure calibration expert.