How long does calibration of equipment take?

New instruments purchased from RS Components can be calibrated and dispatched within two days of your order being placed. RS Calibration can collect your existing equipment, calibrate and return it within four working days. This saves you time and ensures that your instrument is back with you quickly and securely.

What is UKAS?

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is the sole national accreditation body recognised by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration service.An organisation gaining UKAS accreditation has demonstrated its competence, impartiality and performance capability.RS Calibration achieved UKAS accreditation in 1990. As a UKAS accredited laboratory the RS Calibration service is very closely monitored by UKAS to ensure that it is end-to-end compliant.

What is UKAS calibration?

When you request the UKAS level of service you will receive a certificate carrying the UKAS logo, recognised as the industry mark of quality. This gives you confidence that the calibration has been carried out to the high standards required by UKAS and that all measurements can be traced back to UK national standards.

What's the difference between UKAS and RS standard calibration?

From a technical perspective, there is no difference between UKAS and RS service levels. All calibration is carried out in the same laboratory by the same personnel using the same calibration procedures and equipment. From an accountability perspective, many businesses require the UKAS endorsement in order to maintain compliance.