{"id":4842,"date":"2023-03-28T19:37:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T19:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.srpcontrol.com\/?p=4842"},"modified":"2023-09-21T19:03:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T19:03:59","slug":"how-calibration-services-extend-the-life-of-test-instruments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.srpcontrol.com\/how-calibration-services-extend-the-life-of-test-instruments\/","title":{"rendered":"How Calibration Services Extend the Life of Test Instruments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You put in the time and effort to select the best instruments for your test system. You want to be sure you can rely on those instruments to provide accurate measurements that meet your specifications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It also means that these expensive test instruments must last as long as possible for your company.\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thus, instrument calibration<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0keeps your business profitable and in line and can save you expenses in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Explanation of Instrument Calibration\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calibration defines the quality of the measurement parameters \u2013 such as range, accuracy, and precision \u2013 as recorded by an instrument. Therefore, it forms a crucial aspect of the quality assurance and testing phase, a critical part of many industries and sectors. This makes calibration essential for every industry, especially those regulated by authorities like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Results Can Drift<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Over time, there is a tendency for results to \u2018drift\u2019 when using particular technologies or measuring specific parameters such as temperature and humidity. Therefore, to ensure confidence in the results, there is an ongoing need to maintain\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">instrument calibration<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0throughout its lifetime for reliable, accurate, and repeatable measurements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delaying Calibration Risks<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Delaying calibration is a tactic businesses may consider to save money. In the short run, yes, it may save you. However, it keeps an inaccurate tool in use. Thus, the long-term effect is far more damaging. Risks associated with uncalibrated measuring devices could be much higher than the calibration cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Distort findings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Safety<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Inferior work product<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Penalties for non-compliance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Product recall<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In pharmaceuticals, any product quality change can directly affect the health and lives of the users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Reasons that Can Affect the Calibration Timeline<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your equipment and instruments have suggested recommendations from the manufacturer about how often they need to be calibrated. Whether that calibration timeline is monthly, quarterly, or yearly is based upon several factors. However, there are situations where the timeline will need to be altered.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Workload:<\/span><\/u><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If the instrument is used a lot, it should be calibrated more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Environment:<\/span><\/u><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If you use a tool in extreme environmental conditions, it should be calibrated more than used in stable conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transportation:<\/span><\/u><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If the instrument is transported frequently, it must be calibrated more often.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Accidental Drop:<\/span><\/u><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0If you drop a device, it must be recalibrated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Checks:<\/span><\/u><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0For some instruments, it can be checked against another instrument. Temperature sensors can be checked by using an ice bath. This intermediate check will let you know if it needs full calibration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Calibration Saves Your Equipment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After an instrument is no longer manufactured, repair and calibration services help extend the life of your test system. This makes the transition seamless when you are ready to migrate to new instruments or in the budget to acquire new instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Parts can go out of tolerance; however, by having them tested regularly, an\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ISO 17025-accredited lab<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0will be able to pinpoint the problem, so rather than having to get a completely new piece of equipment, you can repair or recalibrate the one you already own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Calibration results will be given in a document recording before and after an adjustment if an adjustment is made. Thus, they give you a complete record of the instruments for a database and any audits. Think of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">instrument calibration<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0as an insurance policy. 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