Equipment Calibration and Verification Intervals
The checklist ensures that all equipment is properly calibrated and verified according to established schedules to maintain accuracy and reliability in testing and measurement processes.
Equipment Calibration and Verification Intervals
The checklist ensures that all equipment is properly calibrated and verified according to established schedules to maintain accuracy and reliability in testing and measurement processes.
Ovens
Standardize Thermometric Device (Interval: 12 Months)
Clean Oven Racks
Calibration Book Updated
Ductilometer
Check Speed, molds and Standardize Length Measuring Device (Interval: 12 Months)
Oil Ductilometer with light oil
Change Water in Ductilometer
Calibration Book Updated
Timing Devices
Calibrate (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Penetrometer Needles
Check Condition and Critical Needles Dimensions (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Penetrometer
Standardize (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
RTFO Oven
Check Rotation Speed & Temp (Interval: 12 Months)
Clean the Oven and Oil Chain Annually
Verify the air outlet is in the proper distance from the bottles
Check Level of rack carriage and bushing Annually
Calibration Book Updated
Softening Point Brass Ring, balls, and assembly
Check Critical Dimensions (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Pycnometer Bottles
Check Physical Condition and Standardize (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Flash Apparatus
Test CRM and Check Cup Dimensions (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Daily Use Temperature Measuring Devices and Reference Thermometers
Determine Offset and Calibrate (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
PAV Oven
Calibrate Temperature and Pressure (Interval: 6 Months)
Check Leads to ensure they are secure
Clean Air Filters
Check Level of Vessel and Pan Rack
Calibration Book Updated
BBR Apparatus
Verify Front to Back Alignment (Interval: 6 Months)
Calibrate Masses (Interval: 12 Months)
Ensure air pressure settings are correct and no moisture in the line, filter, etc.
Change liquid in the bath as needed
Calibration Book Updated
DSR Apparatus
Standardize with Reference Fluid (Interval: 6 Months)
Ensure Air pressure are correct and check filters monthly
Temp Cal with GMH 3710
GMH 3710 sent out for CAL
Check the condition and measurement of Top Geometries and Bottom Plates (8 mm, 25 mm)
Calibration Book Updated
Brookfield Viscometer
Standardize with Reference Fluid (Interval: 6 Months)
Check Cleanliness of Machines
Check Temperature
Calibration Book Updated
Saybolt Viscometer
Standardize (Interval: 36 Months)
Check Cleanliness of Machine
Change Mineral oil/water as needed
Calibration Book Updated
Collars and Floats
Check Critical Dimensions (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Vacuum Oven
Verify Temp and Vacuum Gauge (Interval: 6 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Sieves
Visual inspection (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Balances
Verify (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Calipers
Calibrate (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Vacuum / Pressure Gages
Standardize (Interval: 12 Months)
Calibration Book Updated
Glass Cleaning Oven
24 Month PM Check (Replace Gaskets, Catalyst Tray, and Oxidizer Honeycomb)
Oil Blower Bearings every 6 months
Clean Catalyst Tray
Change Lab AC/Heat Filters
Desiccant Air Dryers
Inspect and regenerate desiccant annually
Water Baths
Change Water in Bath Every Month
Check Water Level
Flow Meters
Standardize
Calibration Book Updated
Barometer Meter Calibration
Sent in for Calibration Annually
Source: Ergon - (Community Member)