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Transporting calibration standards and references
Calibration standards and reference instruments – weights, gauge blocks, transfer standards, reference meters – are the basis of all traceability. They travel between calibration lab, customer and interlaboratory comparison; their condition must remain unchanged.
What matters
- Unchanged condition
- Shocks, temperature changes and touching can affect standards.
- Cases
- Standards travel in their cases; these are fixed in the vehicle.
- Acclimatisation
- After transport, standards often need time to adjust – the lab plans this.
- Traceability
- A documented handover shows who took over when.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Which standards, how packed?
- Are there requirements on temperature or orientation?
- Is it an interlaboratory comparison with several stations?
- Who takes over at the lab?
- Should the handover be documented?
What we need from you
- Category “Metrology and precision equipment”
- Packaging
- Stations
- Date
What we do for you
What we organise
- Individual planning of your consignment – handling, date and handover aligned
- Direct transport without transhipment and documented handover by agreement
- Additional insurance on request – scope clearly agreed in the quote
Good to know
Standards travel best in their cases, firmly secured – they are only opened in the lab.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state category of goods, rough route, date and special requirements – confidential details only in conversation.
- 02
Review
We check requirements and stations and plan transport and handovers.
- 03
Quote
You receive a quote with the agreed scope – direct transport, handover and insurance as discussed.
- 04
Execution
Calm transport, handover to the named person at the lab, documented by agreement.
Questions and answers: Calibration standards and references
How are calibration standards transported?
In their cases, firmly secured and handled calmly. They are only opened at the lab.
Can several labs be served one after another?
Yes, for example for interlaboratory comparisons. We plan sequence and handovers per station in advance.
Does transport affect the calibration?
The lab assesses that. We ensure calm handling and a traceable handover.
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Details for planning
- Category “Metrology and precision equipment”
- Packaging
- Stations
- Date