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Calibration Equipment & Standards and Calibration Software
May 12, 2021
As we celebrate World Metrology Day this year, the impact of quality measurements in healthcare is even more transparent. After more than a year of global pandemic actions, we can see how much our industry has been involved in the medical device manufacturing process as well as vaccine production and transportation.
Fluke Chief Corporate Metrologist Jeff Gust explains why measurements matter, and continue to matter, every step of our journey in the fight against COVID-19.
The history of...
May 10, 2021
Power monitoring must be precise. Inaccurate power measurements can mean unfairly overcharging a customer or undercharging a utility, resulting in lost revenue. The instruments that keep track of power usage need to be accurate to properly monitor transformers or other power measuring devices. Ensuring that accuracy is there during the manufacturing process, especially for high current and high voltage products, is where the Fluke Calibration 52120A Transconductance Amplifier comes in.
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Apr 09, 2021
With the retirement of the 6003A, the 6130B Electrical Power Quality Calibrator is the best replacement product.
What you will learn
Fluke Calibration ceased production and sale of the 6003A Three Phase Electrical Power Calibrator and its specific accessories and options. Fluke introduced this model in 2014 as a competitive power calibrator capable of supplying accurate 3 phases of current and voltage.
With the retirement of the 6003A, the 6130B Electrical Power Quality Calibrator is the best...
Mar 30, 2021
Nitinol is a metal alloy of nickel and titanium with unique properties, including superelasticity and shape memory. It can be folded up in order to be inserted into the body, then return to its original cast shape and size when in place.
Fluke salt baths help ensure consistent and repeatable processes for medical device manufacturing and Nitinol forming by providing stability and uniformity specifications that are up to 10x that of a typical heat-treating bath.
Precise heating and quenching...
Mar 23, 2021
What you will learn
You’ve got the approval and the budget to purchase a new pressure calibration system. Now how do you find the perfect solution? Asking yourself these six questions is a great way to get started. You'll want to examine your workload, the location of the calibration, pressure generation and control, and automation among other factors.
Choosing a pressure calibration system: questions to ask
1. What is the accuracy or uncertainty of the device to be tested?
Once you...
Mar 04, 2021
In aerospace applications, pressure transducers and switches play critical roles in monitoring many systems throughout the aircraft—from hydraulics and electromechanical systems to avionics. Braking, propulsion, wing flap control, cabin pressure and countless other functions rely on pressure transducers and switches to ensure that the process is happening correctly. Accuracy is critical.
Because these devices are constantly subjected to extreme vibration, frequent ambient temperature changes...
Dec 08, 2020
A technician calibrating an analog pressure gauge with a Fluke 2700G reference gauge
Analog pressure gauges are still widely used because they are relatively inexpensive and can do the job for many applications. Digital pressure gauges may be more expensive than an equivalent analog gauge because they are generally more accurate due to the nature of the display and the technology behind it.
There is a fair amount of overlap in applications where you can use a digital or analog gauge...
Dec 07, 2020
A rotameter, also called variable area flowmeter, is inherently a volumetric flow measurement device. The word origin is rota(tion) + messer/measure/meter. The scale can be in mass flow units if the volume flow rate is multiplied by a specified density, and in dimension units (mm) or percent.
An indicator floats at a steady value when the forces on it are equal. The main forces are the weight of the float (downward) and the drag force of the fluid (upward). Other forces are the difference in...
Dec 07, 2020
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from customers is “what is the best type of calibration standard for analog pressure gauge calibration or digital pressure gauge calibration?” My initial answer is always the same…”it depends.”
The only way to fully answer that question is to dig deeper into the details of your specific workload. There are a lot of variables that effect the pressure calibration standard you choose. The following is a list of key questions that can guide you to...
Nov 17, 2020
This article summarizes what you need to verify that your Fluke 67 MAX Infrared Thermometer is performing within its published specifications. Note that we are only talking about verifying the thermometer, not adjusting it. If your 67 MAX requires adjustment please contact your local Fluke service provider.
For more detailed instructions, please refer to the 67 MAX Infrared Thermometer Calibration Procedure, available on the Fluke website.
What equipment is required?
Verifying a 67 MAX...