Choosing a Calibration Lab in Alabama

Proper calibration of test and measurement equipment is essential to maintaining and improving overall quality.

Due to increased workloads, an emphasis on accuracy, and additional quality requirements, many companies are seeking out and choosing a calibration lab in Alabama. How do you know which calibration lab is right for you? Alabama has specific regulatory requirements, has few airports, and many calibration sites are far removed from the interstate. Although it may seem convenient to pick the lowest price or to use the calibration service that has been used in the past, there are important factors to consider when choosing a calibration lab in Alabama.

Consider the following criteria when choosing a calibration lab in Alabama:

• Does the calibration lab fulfill your Quality Management System requirements?  Many industries require use of an ISO / IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory. Most ISO 9000 registered calibration providers are not capable of calibrations listed on their list of services, while ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratories must be audited for each item.
• Does the calibration lab meet your legal or regulatory requirements? Are the calibrations NIST traceable? For example, in the state of Alabama all scales and balances used in trade must be calibrated by an Alabama state certified scale serviceman.
• Does the calibration lab have the capabilities to handle a majority of your calibrations? If one provider can perform a majority of your work it can decrease expenses and create a more lean calibration program. This also allows for closer working relationships with the calibration providers and better overall service.
• Does the calibration lab offer audit support related to your calibrations and/or calibration program?
• Does the price include the certificate of calibration (and copies)? Does the price include adjustments if the unit is out of tolerance? Does the price include data?
• Is on-site calibration offered? Much of the state of Alabama is far removed from an airport or the interstate. On-site calibration prevents the need for costly backups and can be more efficient and cost effective than shipping equipment to a far away laboratory and waiting over a month for your equipment to return.
• Does the calibration lab accommodate your turn around time requests? Are there any fees associated with special requests?  OEMs are often more expensive, have longer turn around times and less personal customer service than local laboratories.
• Does the calibration lab offer value added services such as calibration due reminders, asset management assistance, compliance consultation, and validation services?
• Is the calibration certificate clear to any member of your staff reviewing the data?  Many calibration laboratories have poorly formatted calibration reports that leave the reviewer asking questions.

When choosing a calibration lab in Alabama, select a calibration lab that improves the quality of calibration services, including support services, while eliminating unnecessary costs.

Benefits of Alabama Calibration Lab Services by ACS Calibration:

• ACS Calibration provides calibration services in Alabama for an wide variety of industries, manufacturers, and models.
• Maintenance, repair, and sales of instrumentation in Alabama.
• Our technicians test the full range of instruments in accordance with your directives, specifications, Federal, or Alabama regulatory requirements.
• ACS Calibration offers ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration services and Alabama state certified compliant with ISO 9001 to ensure traceability to the SI through NIST in Alabama.
• Calibration services are available either at our laboratory or at your facility in Alabama, depending on location and number of instruments requiring calibration.
• ACS offers audit support services and technical assistance with instrumentation.
• We never charge you for copies of your certificates.

If you need to maintain the accuracy of your instruments in Alabama, then you need calibration services from ACS Calibration.  Our calibration processes ensure that your instruments meets engineering, machining, parts design, quality control, and inspection requirements. You’ll be confident knowing that your instruments will provide accurate measurements.

We are an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory headquartered in Alabama with a focus on the Southeastern region, including Alabama.  We have a network of laboratories in North America and Central America to ensure that your calibration requirements are met, regardless of location.

Founded in 1989 by electrical engineers, ACS Calibration prides itself on both customer satisfaction and the high quality of work. Our experience working with leaders of the United States Navy Metrology Lab and education as American Society for Quality Certified Calibration Technicians has provided a solid basis and a high level of working knowledge in electrical, dimensional, mechanical, thermodynamic, and weights and balance metrology. At ACS Calibration, we work with our customers to develop a relationship and partnership. We take our time to do the job right, the first time, every time to ensure that your needs are met and expectations exceeded.