Traceable Calibration

Traceable calibration provides reliable verification of measurement performance and is often the most practical choice when full ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration is not required.

Our calibration team performs traceable calibrations daily, both on-site and in our laboratory, ensuring documented traceability, consistent results, and minimal disruption to your operations.

If you are unsure whether traceable or accredited calibration is the right choice for your application, our Calibration Engineers are happy to advise you.

Instruments We Typically Calibrate

We perform traceable calibration for a wide range of instruments, including:

• Temperature sensors
• Pressure and differential pressure gauges
• Energy meters
• Liquid flow meters
• Weighing systems
• pH and oxygen meters

If you require calibration of other instrument types, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

When Is Traceable Calibration the Right Choice?

Traceable calibration is typically selected when:

• Full accredited calibration is not a regulatory or customer requirement
• Minimising downtime is critical
• Calibration is part of preventive maintenance
• Cost-efficiency and practicality are important
• Internal quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001) require documented traceability

For many industrial and utility applications, traceable calibration provides the necessary confidence in measurement performance without unnecessary complexity.

What Does Traceable Calibration Include?

Traceable calibration establishes the relationship between the measured value and a recognised reference standard. The calibration is performed using traceably calibrated reference equipment and documented according to defined procedures.

A traceable calibration typically includes:

• Calibration performed with traceable reference equipment
• Documented calibration results
• Verification of measurement performance
• Optional adjustment if required
• Calibration results issued as a certificate or provided for customer registration

While traceable calibration does not necessarily include a stated overall measurement uncertainty, it provides a solid and widely accepted basis for ensuring reliable measurements.

On-Site Traceable Calibration

Traceable calibration is often performed directly at your installation to minimise downtime and avoid unnecessary dismounting, transport, and reinstallation of equipment.

Our Calibration Engineers bring their own traceably calibrated reference instruments and can perform calibration during planned maintenance periods or scheduled shutdowns.

On-site traceable calibration is particularly suitable when:

• Equipment is difficult or costly to remove
• Production interruptions must be minimised
• Calibration needs to be integrated into existing maintenance activities

Traceable vs Accredited Calibration

Traceable calibration ensures documented traceability to recognised standards and is sufficient for many applications. However, it does not always include defined requirements for measurement uncertainty, environmental control, or independent oversight.

If your application, customers, or authorities require a higher level of documented confidence, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited calibration may be the appropriate choice.

Learn more about accredited calibration

Tracebeable vs Accredited Calibration - Quick Comparison (ShARED CONTENT)

How to Order Traceable Calibration

Ordering traceable calibration with Insatech is straightforward.

You can:

• Contact our calibration team for advice and booking
• Arrange on-site calibration
• Send equipment to our laboratory for in-house calibration

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Need Advice?

Choosing the right calibration approach depends on your application, industry, and operational requirements. Our Calibration Engineers provide practical guidance on calibration intervals, acceptance criteria, and suitable calibration methods.

If you are unsure which calibration service you need, we are happy to help you make the right choice.