1. Best practices for Calibration
Equipment calibration is an important process that ensures the accuracy and reliability of measurements taken by equipment.
As specialists in this field we bring to you this blog that will allow you, as an executor in your area of work, calibration, and maintenance, to have a little clearer understanding of the best practices in calibration to achieve the care of our instruments, in addition, to know how to maintain the instruments in compliance with the standards of measurement appropriate for your work process.
Below are some best practices for equipment calibration:
1.Follow established calibration procedures (SOP):
It is essential to follow established calibration procedures developed based on industry standards and guidelines. These procedures should include detailed instructions on how to calibrate the equipment, including the equipment and standards.
2.Traceable calibration material/standards
Traceable calibration standards have a direct chain of measurements to a recognized national or international standard (NIST, National Institute of Standards and Technology). Using traceable calibration standards ensures that the calibration results are reliable and accurate.
3. Documentation of the calibration process:
Proper documentation is essential to ensure that the calibration process is reproducible and meets regulatory requirements. Calibration records should include information such as equipment under test information, the calibration standard used, the calibration procedure, and the calibration results.
4. Calibrate at regular intervals:
Regular calibration is necessary to maintain the equipment’s accuracy. The calibration interval should be determined based on the environmental factors that may affect the equipment’s stability, the Inherent stability of the equipment, the frequency of use, and the accuracy requirements set by customers based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.
5. Skilled personnel:
Personnel responsible for equipment calibration should receive proper training on the calibration procedures, equipment, and standards used. This includes understanding the importance of calibration, skills that will enable the personnel to perform their jobs more securely, and what and how they should do the calibration. The training can address many levels from basic to advanced or specialized skills.
6. Quality Management Systems and Accreditation:
To meet calibration standards, a good quality system needs to be in place. This includes documentation that follows the International Organization for Standardization. The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assures that a company’s quality management systems and processes ensure the consistent delivery of quality equipment and services.
7. Ensure proper environmental conditions:
The environmental conditions during calibration should be consistent with the requirements under which the equipment will be calibrated and used. This includes temperature, relative humidity, and other factors affecting the equipment’s accuracy
8. Maintenance of calibration equipment:
Calibration equipment should be maintained regularly to ensure it functions properly. This includes cleaning, replacement of worn parts, repair (if necessary), review of general functionality, and performing functional tests.
By following these best practices, you can ensure that your instruments are calibrated accurately and reliably, which can help to reduce the risk of down time and errors and improve the efficiency of your processes.
If you want to know more or have any questions, contact us at info@zodekengineering.com and one of our experts will help you.
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