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Why do I need to do this?
Today its important to keep your
equipment in top working order, and flow meters are no exception. As
time progresses during the life of a flowmeter, the performance will
degrade slowly, over time, until the flowmeter in question is no longer
reading correctly. And when this happens you need to make sure that whoever
calibrates your meter can give you not only what you want, but what you truly
need.
Why should
Graftel's calibration facility be my choice?
By using Graftel's calibration lab, you are ensured that you're
calibration is performed and measured according to NIST standards of
accuracy.
Why does a
flowmeter need calibration?
The reasons for a
flowmeter falling out of calibration are many and varied but not limited
to:
Deposits in the flowmeter: minerals, oils, solvents and other
foreign matter can have a dramatic impact on your meters
performance.
Aging: Internal parts of any mechanical object will eventually
fail or break, many times the bearings are the cause.
Damage: A flowmeter that has received a substantial impact or has
been dropped can change the performance output of a flowmeter.
Improper Installation: Many times, a flowmeter is put out of
calibration simply because it was installed improperly. By not following
the manufacturers specifications, you can break the meter instantly.
But when does
the meter need to be calibrated?
If you're setting up a
schedule for calibration, a simple rule of thumb is to have your flow
meters calibrated once per year. If you're using a new meter or one that's
in an unfamiliar environment, we recommend that initially you calibrate
every 6 months until an accurate "footprint" of the meter is
represented (usually in the first year) , then switch back to yearly.
I already
have a calibration company, why should I switch?
Our labs
have one of the fastest turnaround times (5 business days or less) and some of the lowest prices in the industry. Since we opened
our facility to non-nuclear companies, we're received dozens of
compliments from leading calibration facilities and individual business's
as to those two, most important factors. When your equipment isn't in
your facility, you aren't making money.
See
why our labs are establishing themselves as a Flow Calibration industry
mainstay and new resource to both calibration houses and individual business's. If you have any questions, feel
free to
contact us
and ask your questions, we'd be glad to help.
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