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September 23, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Primary Reference Pressure Standard

Everything You Need to Know About Primary Reference Pressure Standard

In the science of measurement, a standard is an object, system, or experiment that bears a defined relationship to a unit of measurement of a physical […]
September 16, 2020
Mounting Solutions for a Submersible Wastewater Level Transmitter

Mounting Solutions for a Submersible Wastewater Level Transmitters

PMC has been providing solutions for level measurement since 1963.  Their VersaLine transmitters are based on more than 30 years of design development to provide reliable […]
September 9, 2020
Tips for Choosing the Best Pressure Transducer

Tips for Choosing the Best Pressure Transducer

Today’s technologically advanced pressure transducers are more reliable and accurate than ever before.  They are ideal for long-term use even in the harshest environments of extreme […]
September 2, 2020
Understanding the Differences Between Calibration, Testing, and Validation

Understanding the Differences Between Calibration, Testing, and Validation

Calibration, testing, and validation are intertwined within the science field and it can be complicated when looking at the differences and true meanings.  Each activity is […]
August 26, 2020
What is ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation?

What is ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation?

The ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation is the most important standard for calibration and testing laboratories around the world. They intend this standard to be used as requirements […]
August 19, 2020
Buying a Calibrator – How Accurate Does It Need to Be?

Buying a Calibrator – How Accurate Does It Need to Be?

When deciding on a calibrator to purchase for your lab, the number one question that we hear is how accurate does my calibrator need to be? […]
August 12, 2020
How Best to Prepare Instruments for Calibration Service Providers

How Best to Prepare Instruments for Calibration Service Providers

When sending out your equipment for repair or calibration services preparing correctly can be less stressful.  It will also provide a more timely return on your […]
August 5, 2020
Understanding the Differences Between Non-accredited and Accredited Calibrations

Understanding the Differences Between Non-accredited and Accredited Calibrations

Understanding the differences in the types of calibrations that are available will help your business make sure you are getting the proper calibrations performed. It also […]
July 28, 2020
Calibration Scale Instruments

How to Calibrate Weighing Scale Instruments

Weighing scale instruments have common uses in a variety of industries for numerous measurements.  There are tons of weighing instruments, small laboratory ones that measure a […]
July 21, 2020
Maintaining Laboratory Temperature and Humidity to Retain the Validity of all Research

Maintaining Laboratory Temperature and Humidity to Retain the Validity of all Research

When you are working in a laboratory that requires precision work, any changes in the environment or equipment can have an impact on the results.  A […]
July 21, 2020
Additel Corporation Introduces New Thermocouple Calibration Furnaces

Additel Corporation Introduces New Thermocouple Calibration Furnaces

Additel’s new ADT875-1210 and ADT878-1210 thermocouple calibration furnaces redefine high-temperature calibration/verification through unmatched stability, uniformity, an optional on-board process calibrator.  Making calibrating thermocouples easier than previous […]
July 14, 2020
What Information Should the Calibration Certificate Contain?

What Information Should the Calibration Certificate Contain?

Whether you have accredited calibrations or traceable calibrations performed on your equipment, you will always receive a calibration certificate when you get your instruments back.  The […]
July 9, 2020
PMC and STS Collaborate to Expand on Submersible Depth and Level Transmitters

PMC and STS Collaborate to Expand on Submersible Depth and Level Transmitters

Depth and level measurements are ideally suited to measurement by the pressure sensor.  They are designed to make precision depth and level measurements in liquid no […]
June 30, 2020
As-Found Calibration

Understanding As-Found and As-Left Data When it Comes to Calibration

Have you sent your instrument out for recalibration and gotten the certificate back and seen “As-Found Calibration” or “As-Left Calibration” and wondered what this means?  Here […]
June 23, 2020
Pressure Transmitters and the Accuracy Components

Pressure Transmitters and the Accuracy Components

Pressure transmitters are widely used in the process industry.  Pressure transmitters have different accuracy components such as the effect of re-ranging, ambient temperature, mounting position, static […]
June 16, 2020
Avoiding Contamination in Pressure Calibration

Avoiding Contamination in Pressure Calibration

If you calibrate devices that contain water, oil, or gas, you could have problems if the wrong substance or even grit gets in your system.  This […]
June 9, 2020
What is the Difference Between Traceable and ISO 17025 Accredited Calibrations?

What is the Difference Between Traceable and ISO 17025 Accredited Calibrations?

A common question when it comes to the calibration of instruments is what is the difference between traceable and accredited calibrations.  Understanding the differences between the […]
June 2, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Pressure Switch Calibration

Everything You Need to Know About Pressure Switch Calibration

A Pressure switch is a commonly used instrument in the process industry.  Like many instruments used in science, they need to be calibrated to ensure their […]