AMETEK Land Instruments, based in Sheffield, is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its UKAS accredited infrared temperature calibration laboratory.
It was the first UKAS laboratory to be accredited, back in 1970, for the issue of Calibration Certificates for thermal measurements and also the first to be accredited for the issue of certificates that met the requirements of ISO 17025 (calibration of equipment).
Over the past four and a half decades, the laboratory has provided temperature calibration services for industries ranging from automotive to glass, steel, aerospace, defence and food. Land Instrument’s UKAS laboratory carries out the traceable calibration of Radiation Thermometers over the range –10°C up to 2500°C. With the certified lowest calibration uncertainty outside the National Physics Laboratory for temperatures above 500°C Land is recognized as the industry leader in accuracy. High temperature industry professionals trust Land Instruments UKAS laboratory for both Land’s equipment and other manufacturers’ equipment.
The laboratory also provides a calibration and re-calibration reminder service for temperature sensors and sources including non-contact infrared pyrometers, thermal imagers and blackbodies.
Mick Broughton, Manager of Land Instruments’ UKAS accredited laboratory, said: “It is fantastic to be able to celebrate our 45th anniversary. We have worked with many customers for over 30 years, who recognize the value of partnering with an UKAS-accredited laboratory which operates to the highest international standards. Companies who choose to have their infrared temperature measurement equipment calibrated with us means this aspect of their production control system will be fully traceable, reducing risks to a business and ensuring peace of mind.”
Mick added: “It is important that all processes which rely on accurate temperature measurement have their instruments calibrated periodically to maintain the highest quality standards.”
Land Instrument’s UKAS laboratory is run by highly experienced staff, with many having over 30 years experience. Customers that use the UKAS services include industry leaders such as Rolls-Royce and General Electric. The Land UKAS laboratory is also relied upon by the majority of the other UKAS calibration facilities in the UK to provide traceable certification of their standards and Black Body sources.
Working closely with the National Physics Laboratory over the decades, Land Instruments has built a vast experience on non-contact temperature measurements challenges. The company also offers a consultancy service to advise customers on the best method of obtaining traceability for temperature measuring instrumentation and an emissivity
UKAS is the sole accreditation body recognised by the UK government to assess laboratories that provide calibration against internationally accepted standards. UKAS accredits laboratories against the ISO/IEC 17025 standard which specifically evaluates the laboratories technical competence, impartiality and performance.
For more on LAND Instrument’s UKAS-accredited services call +44 (0)1246 417691.
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AMETEK LAND has been building precision measuring equipment since 1947.
The company is a specialist in non-contact temperature measurement and combustion monitoring, with its products widely used across industries such as steel, glass making, power generation and cement production.