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.

LAB COMPANION MODEL DLH-01G DUCTLESS FUME HOOD

$4,761.47

Shipping Weight: 220lbs

Manufactured by: Jeio Tech

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 21 February, 2019.

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Description

Performance

A variety of filters and work surfaces available to suit your specific experimental needs. (refer to accessory section)
High-quality polyester fiber pre-filter for trapping larger particles and increasing the life of the main HEPA filter.
Large-capacity blower maintaining sufficient intake flow rate and reducing noise. (less than 55 dB under normal operation)
Fluorescent light installed outside the workspace in order to prevent the airflow hindrance as well as the contamination while maintaining illumination intensity.

Convenience

Easy monitoring of the internal airflow speed thanks to built-in anemometer.
Comfortable front access to cartridge type of filters for easy replacement.
Built-in utility hole for easily routing the cords or wires of the equipment placed inside the hood.
Fully or half openable front door for convenient transport of experimental apparatuses and equipment into or out of the workspace.

Safety

Efficiency and capacity of activated carbon filters: BS 7989:2001
Structure, electrical outlet, lighting, and sound level: BS 7258-1:1994
Local smoke, large volume visualization, face velocity, and tracer gas: ANSI/ASHRAE 110-1995 and NF EN 14175-1