Lancashire County Council

Calibration and Hire


Metrology Services - Calibration, Hire of Weights and Weighbridge Test Unit


Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service operates a Metrological Calibration Facility available on request for the calibration of Mass, Capacity and Linear Measures.
 
Each item submitted for calibration is returned with a fully traceable calibration certificate acceptable for most quality systems. Each certificate specifies the equipment used and the method employed. All equipment used carries a calibration certificate, which is directly traceable to National Standards via the National Weights and Measures Laboratory at Teddington.
 
Capacities offered within the service are:-
Mass ** 1mg to 20kg UKAS logo MASS CALIBRATION SERVICE
**UKAS 0797
Capacity Up to and including 20 litres
Length Up to and including 20 metres
Click on the above UKAS calibration icon to view our schedule

Facilities to test weights up to 1000kg.

Calibration takes place in purpose built modern laboratories where the environment is strictly controlled.

CLICK HERE to see pictures of our laboratory 

FEES - FOR TESTING OF METROLOGICAL EQUIPMENT and OTHER SERVICES
 
Double click on the links below to view our FEES documents.  They are in .pdf format. If your computer can't open these documents, you will need a reader which can be downloaded free of charge from Adobe.Com
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Link to Fees 2007/2008 PDF file
HIRE OF WEIGHBRIDGE TEST UNITS
We operate a weighbridge test unit which is also available to hire. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Conditions of Hire
Weighbridge Test Unit 2008-2009 costs + illustration
 

For further information about the service contact Senior Technical Assistant Roy Acomb on 01772 533628 or email calibration@lancashire.gov.uk.

Click here to arrange contact from our calibration staff

This page updated 3rd June 2008


Lancashire County Council Trading Standards, 58-60 Guildhall Street, Preston, Lancashire PR1 3NU.
Telephone:   01772 533659 Fax: (01772) 533591   E-Mail: calibration@lancashire.gov.uk

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