Thermometers provide high-precision temperature measurements that are essential in numerous applications. Common uses include determining whether equipment operates at a safe temperature in manufacturing settings and providing researchers with data needed for testing materials in medical or agricultural contexts. The calibration of thermometers to ensure the accuracy of measurements is essential for this reason.
Garber Metrology is an ISO 9001:2015 registered company and holds ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994 accreditations.
We calibrate thermometers from top brands, such as Fluke, Defelsko and Thermco, ensuring your critical instruments provide accurate and repeatable measurements. If your application requires it, we provide a NIST-certified thermometer calibration, demonstrating the results and confirming that the device meets the required standards.
We use highly accurate reference thermometers to determine whether your instrument provides the proper readings. We also record data about the thermometer calibration as it was sent to us and when we sent it back.
Several thermometer types are used regularly in laboratory settings, each with particular calibration requirements. Here is how to calibrate a thermometer based on its type:
For thermometers with mercury or alcohol, our experts implement these steps during calibration:
Calibrating these thermometers is slightly different because they do not directly touch the object being measured. Our process involves the following:
Like liquid-in-glass thermometers, we calibrate these devices using a liquid calibration bath or a dry-block calibrator. The main difference is that this calibration focuses on electronic precision. Below is how it works:
We have decades of experience calibrating equipment that measures temperature and humidity, giving us the necessary expertise to ensure your measuring equipment works as it should. At Garber Metrology, we know that calibrating a thermometer requires a delicate process in a controlled environment. We will calibrate your equipment in our climate-controlled laboratory environment to maintain precise temperature stability and ensure measurement accuracy.
For temperature calibrations, we heat or cool spaces to a specified temperature, keeping heat sources stable and uniform to facilitate accurate calibration. We also use humidity-controlled chambers for testing hygrometers, creating a stable and unchanging percentage of water vapor in the air.
Our team at Garber Metrology strives to make equipment calibration convenient and precise because we understand that proper measurements make a significant difference. When thermometers display the right temperature, you can monitor equipment to ensure it stays within the ideal range and gage temperatures of other substances like foods or chemical mixtures.
Thermometer calibration frequency depends on factors including equipment type, usage intensity, environmental conditions, and industry requirements. Based on the manufacturer specifications and your data for stability and drift, the cycle can be adjusted accordingly.
Different thermometer types have distinct calibration requirements. Liquid or gas thermometers require immersion in temperature-controlled areas, digital thermometers leverage RTD or thermocouple technology, and infrared thermometers use specialized radiometry.
Whether your thermometer needs lab or on-site calibration depends on the calibration type required—ISO 17025 accredited or just NIST traceable calibrations may have different environmental requirements. Some thermometers can be calibrated on-site, while others require our temperature-controlled laboratory to meet specific standards.
Our professional team provides expert thermometer calibration to keep your equipment accurate and precise. We work quickly to test and return your equipment to keep your operation running at its best. Get in touch with us to request a quote for thermometer calibration services near you.
