Flow Meter Calibration UKAS Traceable Flow Meter Calibration Flowquip’s in-house calibration flow rig offers a quick UKAS traceable option to calibrate and check flow meters performance and accuracy. Our engineers will check the flow meter against a master flowmeter or weighing scale. Call us today for a quotation on 01422 829920 or email [email protected] Our reference flowmeters are calibrated annually. These calibrations are traceable to independent UKAS calibration laboratories. Throughout the year, our technicians verify the master reference devices by cross-checking and recording results. Most calibrations use cool, clean water on our in-house rig. The water tank and pipework is stainless steel with filtered water to prevent debris. “We use Flowquip regularly to calibrate our reference flowmeters. Their high level of calibration service has been invaluable to us over the years. Since day one Procon have had confidence that our equipment will be calibrated and returned to us in a timely manner. They have been an excellent supplier to us for well over 20 years. I would not hesitate to recommend their services“ Steve Middleton Senior Service Engineer – Procon Engineering Calibration Enquiry Form Your Name* First Last Number of instruments*Make of instruments*Model of instruments*Range (if applicable)Company NamePhone*Email* Comments Quick Calibration Turnaround Turnaround time for flow meter calibration is typically two to three days, we also offer a same day turnaround and a ‘while you wait’ service at extra cost. Types of calibration include five points with two repeats as standard and ten points with electronic linearisation on available on request. Why do I need to calibrate my flow meter? Firstly, the process of flow meter calibration involves comparing the meter to a reference device which is used as a calibration standard. The calibration of the reference device should be traceable back to a national or international standard. Following that, the next stage involves adjusting the flow meter (if required) to counter act any errors. If, like thousands of other facilities, you use flow meters in your process then it makes good business sense to make sure that the flow meters you are using are providing you with accurate and consistent information. Whatever fluid you are metering, it is highly likely that the liquids, gases or steam used in your processes are valuable commodities, therefore precise flow meter performance is an invaluable part of business planning and costing. Over time, certain flow meters suffer from mechanical wear and others from electronic drift leading to inaccurate measurements, engineers rely on these flow meters to maintain the quality, safety and effectiveness of their process. The best way to prove your meter’s performance is to compare it with a calibrated reference device. Flowquip’s flow meter calibration service will determine if your meter is within specification, and in most cases perform a re-calibration if it’s not. How often should I have my flow meter calibrated? Your flow meter should be calibrated once a year. The calibration period will depend on the type of meter and the application and conditions, but where possible, between calibration periods it is good practice to carry out your own in-house flow meter performance checks. This can be done by filling a vessel of a known volume, or filling and weighing a vessel, and comparing it to the flow meter reading. Before you make the decision to have your flow meter sent away and verified, it is important to know that it has been installed correctly in your pipe work system in the first place. A flow meter may perform well in a calibration, but if it is returned and fitted back in to a poor installation, then the stated accuracy of the calibration certificate may become null and void. Poor flow meter installations are common and are usually associated with insufficient straight pipe or the wrong size of pipe before and after the flow meter. For 20 years Flowquip have been providing accurate flow meter calibrations. All our calibrations are checked against our reference meters which are calibrated annually and are traceable to independent UKAS calibration laboratories. Flowquip can also repair many types and makes of flowmeter Any manufacturers flowmeters can be accommodated in our flow rigs and we can quickly and easily connect with flanged, screwed or wafer process connections. Flowquip can also repair many types and makes of flowmeter provided that any spare parts required are still available. All meters returned for calibration must be certified clean and be accompanied with a completed COSHH certificate. Our calibration flow rig can be hired out (at our premises) for witness calibration or OEM product testing. The uncertainty of measurement in our calibration processes is estimated to be 0.3%. Please contact us on 01422 829920 or email [email protected] for a COSHH certificate. Flowquip are now able to offer same-day or next day turnaround on some flow meters, please contact us for prices. We also offer flow meters for flow meter verification on Offshore installations, through our sister company, Flowhire. More information can be found here Flow Meter Verification and Instrument Calibration – Flowhire Read our blog here on why flow meter recalibration is so important.
