Calibration Knowledge Center

Calibration is a fundamental requirement in regulated industries, where measurement accuracy directly affects product quality, process control and compliance.

Across parameters such as conductivity, flow, pressure and batch, reliable calibration ensures confidence in measurement results and supports documented decision-making.

This knowledge section brings together calibration principles, challenges and best practices across different measurement types — helping you understand how calibration strategies support reliable and compliant production.

Calibration Definition - What is calibration?

Calibration is the process by which, equipment is tested on its ability to measure correctly by comparing it to a standard.

The reference standard must itself be traceable to nationally or internationally agreed standards to ensure reliable and comparable results. For this reason, traceability and documented calibration methods are essential elements of a credible calibration process.

 It is also important to note that calibration is not the act of adjusting the equipment, only the act of testing whether it is measuring correctly. If the equipment needs adjusting, there has to be a calibration before adjustment and another calibration after adjustment to make sure it is measuring within the accepted parameters.