Instrument Calibration Solutions (ICS), a Brechbuhler Scales company, provides ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration for electrical, dimensional, force, pressure, temperature and humidity, torque and optical measuring instruments. Calibrations are traceable to NIST and are performed in our Clayton, OH and Aliquippa, PA laboratories, or on site by our mobile calibration lab based in Canton, OH. Every ICS lab, including the mobile lab, can perform every calibration listed on this page.
Why calibrate with ICS
- Accredited, not just traceable. ICS holds ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from ANAB, so an independent body has assessed our technical competence and quality system, not only our reference standards.
- Two labs and a mobile lab. Send equipment to Clayton, OH or Aliquippa, PA, or have the Canton-based mobile lab calibrate it at your facility so instruments never leave the building.
- One call for scales and instruments. ICS is a Brechbuhler Scales company, so the same team that services your industrial scales can calibrate your gauges, meters and tools, on one schedule.
- Certificates online. Instrument calibration certificates are available in Benchtop, ICS's online software, whenever an auditor asks for them.
What we calibrate
| Discipline | Typical instruments | Key capability | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | Multimeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, insulation testers | Fluke 5522A and 5520 multi-product calibrators with scope pack | Electrical calibration |
| Dimensional | Gage blocks, ring gages, micrometers, calipers, indicators, thread and pin gages | Pratt & Whitney Labmaster Universal 1000A, 40 in (1,016 mm) direct reading range; temperature-controlled lab at 45% RH | Dimensional calibration |
| Force | Force gauges, load cells, test stands, push-pull and tension devices | Climate-controlled labs; sales and repair of Ametek, Mark-10, Chatillon, Lloyd and Imada equipment | Force calibration |
| Pressure | Digital and analog gauges, manometers, barometers, calibrators, sensors, process gauges | SI Pressure Instruments 9250: hydraulic 10 to 10,000 psi at 0.015% accuracy | Pressure calibration |
| Temperature and humidity | Thermometers, probes, RTD and thermocouple calibrators, dry blocks, IR thermometers, RH meters | Dry blocks and baths from -5 to 660 °C; black body source to 400 °C | Temperature and humidity calibration |
| Torque | Click-type torque wrenches, torque screwdrivers, torque meters and analyzers | CDI and Snap-on torque calibration systems | Torque calibration |
| Optical and video | Optical comparators, measuring microscopes, video measuring systems | Squareness, magnification, distortion and X/Y lead accuracy checks | Optical and video calibration |
ICS also calibrates mechanical and process control instruments. Contact your local branch for instruments not listed above.
In the lab or at your facility
- Send it in. Ship or drop off instruments at Clayton, OH or Aliquippa, PA. Items are cleaned, inspected, calibrated and returned with a certificate.
- Mobile lab on site. The Canton, OH mobile lab comes to you, which suits production equipment you can't take out of service or large batches of gauges.
- Scales too. Industrial scales and balances are calibrated by your local Brechbuhler branch. See scale and balance calibration.
Instrument calibration FAQs
What does ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation mean for my audit?
ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard for calibration and testing laboratories. ANAB accreditation means an independent body has assessed ICS's technical competence, measurement uncertainty and quality system, which is what auditors working to ISO 9001 and similar quality standards look for.
What's the difference between NIST-traceable and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration?
NIST-traceable means the reference standards link back to national standards through an unbroken chain of comparisons. ISO/IEC 17025 accredited goes further: an accreditation body has also audited the lab's procedures, uncertainty calculations and staff competence. ICS calibrations are both.
How often should instruments be calibrated?
Most quality systems specify every 12 months. Shorten the interval for instruments that are used heavily, dropped, repaired or relied on for critical measurements. Each discipline page lists typical intervals.
Can you calibrate at our facility?
Yes. The mobile calibration lab based in Canton, OH performs the same calibrations as our Clayton and Aliquippa labs, at your site.
Do you calibrate scales and balances too?
Yes. Industrial scales and laboratory balances are calibrated by your local Brechbuhler Scales branch, so scales and instruments can be handled on one schedule.
Where do I find my calibration certificates?
Instrument calibration certificates are available online in Benchtop, ICS's calibration software, so you can pull them for an audit at any time. Scale calibration certificates are in ScaleSuite.
Schedule your next calibration
Tell us what instruments you have and whether you'd like them calibrated in our lab or at your facility. Contact your local branch and we'll route your request to ICS.
OUR MOTTO: TAKE CARE OF THE CUSTOMER
