Winnipeg MB R3T 6C2
- All interested parties
- Some calibration services are available on-site. These services are indicated in the "Remarks" column of the following pages.
- Dimensional
- Pressure
- Force
- Mass
- Hardness
- Standards Council of Canada (SCC)
- SCC file number: 15014
- First issued 1984-06-05 (testing)
- First issued 2001-09-20 (calibration)
- Issue 6.5e
This CLAS Certificate is published by the CLAS service of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) in cooperation with the laboratory accreditation program of the accreditation body.
The accreditation body recognizes the capability of the named laboratory for being able to perform calibrations as per the listed Calibration and Measurement Capabilities with metrological traceability to the International System of Units (SI) or to standards acceptable to CLAS.
See supplementary notes.
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Dimensional
Type I Capability
Steel gauge block, rectangular and square. length:
ANSI/ASME B89.1.2M, FED SPEC GGG-G-15C, T.O. 33K6-4-1-1, ISO 3650
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 1 in | 4.6 µin |
| > 1 in to 4 in | (3.5 + 1.1L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| > 4 in to 20 in | (2.3 + 2.4L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 25 mm | 0.117 µm |
| > 25 mm to 100 mm | (0.089 + 0.0011L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
| > 100 mm to 508 mm | (0.058 + 0.0024L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Ceramic gauge block, rectangular and square. Length:
ANSI/ASME B89.1.2M, FED SPEC GGG-G-15C, T.O. 33K6-4-1-1, ISO 3650
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 4 in | (4.9 + 0.8L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 100 mm | (0.125 + 0.0008L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Chromium Carbide gauge block, rectangular and square. Length:
ANSI/ASME B89.1.2M, FED SPEC GGG-G-15C, T.O. 33K6-4-1-1, ISO 3650
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 4 in | (5.3 + 0.6L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 100 mm | (0.135 + 0.0006L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Gauge block, variation in length:
Parallelism of gauge blocks. ANSI/ASME B89.1.2M, FED SPEC GGG-G-15C, T.O. 33K6-4-1-1, ISO 3650
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 12 in | 1 µin |
| 0 mm to 300 mm | 0.025 µm |
Cylindrical ring gauge, diameter:
ANSI/ASME B89.1.6M
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 21.01 in | (12 + 2L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 534 mm | (0.31 + 0.002L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Cylindrical plug gauge, diameter:
ANSI/ASME B89.1.5
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 21.01 in | (9 + 2L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 534 mm | (0.23+ 0.002L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Thread wire, diameter:
ANSI/ASME B1.2-App.B (Unified), ANSI/ASME B1.16M-App.B (Metric)
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 1 in | 12 µin |
| 0 mm to 25 mm | 0.31 µm |
60 degree thread plug gauge and thread setting plug gauge:
Pitch diameter (measured over thread wires)
ANSI/ASME B1.2, ANSI/ASME B1.3, ANSI/ASME B1.15 ANSI/ASME B1.16M, ANSI/ASME B1.22M, ISO 1502
The pitch diameter of a thread plug gauge is determined by measuring the diameter over thread wires inserted in the thread groove on opposite sides of the axis. The preferred term for this measurement is 'thread groove diameter'. Other names for this measurement are 'simple effective diameter' and 'simple pitch diameter'.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 1.5 in | 100 µin |
| > 1.5 in to 6 in | 150 µin |
| > 6 in to 12 in | 200 µin |
| 0 mm to 35 mm | 2.5 µm |
| > 35 mm to 150 mm | 3.8 µm |
| > 150 mm to 300 mm | 5.1 µm |
Major diameter
ANSI/ASME B1.2, ANSI/ASME B1.3, ANSI/ASME B1.15 ANSI/ASME B1.16M, ANSI/ASME B1.22M, ISO 1502
The pitch diameter of a thread plug gauge is determined by measuring the diameter over thread wires inserted in the thread groove on opposite sides of the axis. The preferred term for this measurement is 'thread groove diameter'. Other names for this measurement are 'simple effective diameter' and 'simple pitch diameter'.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 12 in | (15 + 4.7L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 300 mm | (0.38 + 0.0047L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Type II Capability
60 degree adjustable thread ring gauge:
ANSI/ASME B1.2, ANSI/ASME B1.16M. ITC Procedure CAL.013.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| Set to thread setting plug | The adjustable thread ring gauge is set to the functional diameter of the thread setting plug |
NPT/NPTF Thread plug and ring Standoff
ANSI/ASME B1.2, ANSI/ASME B1.16M. ITC. Procedure CAL.013.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 1/16 in to 2 in | 200 µin |
Micrometer setting standard:
CAN/CGSB-39.18, T.O. 33K6-4-369-1, ASME B89.1.13 ANSI/ASME B89.1.10M.
R is the discernable resolution (for example 1/2, 1/4 or 1/5 of the graduation), Up to 4 inch travel Up to 100 mm travel
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 40 in | (9 + 2L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| >40 in to 80 in | (35 + 3.2L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 1016 mm | (0.23 + 0.002L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
| >1016 mm to 2032 mm | (0.89 + 0.0032L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Indicators, Analog:
CAN/CGSB-39.18, T.O. 33K6-4-369-1, ASME B89.1.13 ANSI/ASME B89.1.10M
R is the discernable resolution (for example 1/2, 1/4 or 1/5 of the graduation). Up to 4 inch travel. Up to 100 mm travel
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| Inch, 0.00005 in graduation (Range: 0 in to 4 in) | (10 + 1.2x10-6R) µin (Note: R in 'inches') |
| Metric, 0.001 mm graduation (Range: 0 mm to 100 mm) | (0.25 + 1200R) µm (Note: R in 'millimetres') |
Indicators, Digital:
ANSI/ASME B89.1.10M, R is the resolution. Up to 4 inch travel.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| Inch, 0.00001 in resolution (Range: 0 in to 4 in) | (10 + 6.0x105R) µin (Note: R in 'inches') |
Indicators, Digital:
ANSI/ASME B89.1.10M, R is the resolution. Up to 100 mm travel.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| Metric, 0.0002 mm resolution (Range: 0 mm to 100 mm) | (0.25 + 600R) µm (Note: R in 'millimetres') |
Micrometer: outside
CAN/CGSB-39.18, T.O. 33K6-4-661-1, T.O. 33K6-4-15-1
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 6 in | (30 + 3L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| > 6 in to 60 in | (60 + 5L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 150 mm | (0.76 + 0.003L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
| > 150 mm to 1500 mm | (1.5 + 0.005L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Micrometer: inside
CAN/CGSB-39.18, T.O. 33K6-4-661-1, T.O. 33K6-4-15-1
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 24 in | (160 + 8L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| > 24 in to 60 in | (150 + 6L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 600 mm | (4.1 + 0.008L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
| > 600 mm to 1500 mm | (3.8+ 0.006L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Micrometer: depth
CAN/CGSB-39.18, T.O. 33K6-4-661-1, T.O. 33K6-4-15-1
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 24 in | (240 + 9L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 600 mm | (6.1 + 0.009L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Caliper: outside
CAN/CGSB-39-19
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 60 in | (290 + 5L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 1500 mm | (7.4 + 0.005L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Caliper: inside
CAN/CGSB-39-19
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 60 in | (300 + 5L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 1500 mm | (7.6 + 0.005L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Caliper: depth
CAN/CGSB-39-19
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 24 in | (300 + 6L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0 mm to 600 mm | (7.6 + 0.006L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Height gauge 0 in to 40 in:
NAVAIR 17-20MD-17, FED SPEC GGG-G111C
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.0001 in resolution | (86 + 7L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0.0005 in resolution | (295 + 7L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
| 0.001 in resolution | (580 + 7L) µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
Height gauge 0 mm to 1000 mm:
NAVAIR 17-20MD-17, FED SPEC GGG-G111C
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.001 mm resolution | (1.7 + 0.007L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
| 0.01 mm resolution | (6.0 + 0.007L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
| 0.02 mm resolution | (11.7 + 0.007L) µm (Note: L in 'millimetres') |
Extensometer Displacement
ASTM E83. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.5 in to 8 in (up to 25 % strain) | 32L µin (Note: L in 'inches') |
Actuator Travel Displacement
ASTM E2309. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0 in to 24 in | 0.002 in |
Actuator Travel Speed
ASTM E2658. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.01 in/min to 10 in/min | 0.25 % of reading |
Type III Capability
Surface plate
Federal Specification GGG-P-463. On-site calibration available. D is the diagonal length
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 17 in to 161 in diagonal | N/A |
| Flatness | (30 + 0.8D) µin (Note: D in 'inches') |
| Repeat reading | 25 µin |
Pressure
Type II Capability
Vacuum
Gauge pressure, comparison to a reference pressure transducer. ITC Procedure CAL.038. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| -15 psi to 0 psi | 0.05 % of reading or ± 0.05 psi, whichever is greater |
Pressure
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 0 psi to 300 psi | 0.05 % of reading or ± 0.05 psi, whichever is greater | Gauge pressure, comparison to a reference pressure transducer or dead weight tester. ITC Procedure CAL.038. On-site calibration available. Calibrations onsite above 100 psi require client pressure source. |
| 300 psi to 3000 psi | 0.06 % of reading or ± 0.6 psi, whichever is greater | Gauge pressure, comparison to a reference pressure transducer or dead weight tester. ITC Procedure CAL.038. On-site calibration available. Calibrations onsite require client pressure source. |
| 3000 psi to 10000 psi | 0.1 % of reading | Gauge pressure, comparison to a reference pressure transducer or dead weight tester. ITC Procedure CAL.038. On-site calibration available. Calibrations onsite require client pressure source. |
Force
Type II Capability
Calibration of load cells – Tension
Comparison to a reference load cell per ITC Procedure CAL.040. In place of the pound-force (lbf) unit, calibration or verification may be performed using the SI unit, the Newton (N). 1 lbf is equivalent to 4.448222N.
Calibration in house to 270000 lbf. Calibration onsite in client load frame to 600000 lbf.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.06 lbf to 10 lbf | 0.01 lbf |
| 1 lbf to 600000 lbf | 0.1 % of reading |
Calibration of load cells – Compression
Comparison to a reference load cell per ITC Procedure CAL.040. In place of the pound-force (lbf) unit, calibration or verification may be performed using the SI unit, the Newton (N). 1 lbf is equivalent to 4.448222N.
Calibration in house to 270000 lbf. Calibration onsite in client load frame to 600000 lbf.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.06 lbf to 10 lbf | 0.01 lbf |
| 1 lbf to 600000 lbf | 0.1 % of reading |
Calibration of force testing machines – Tension
ASTM E4. 300 lbf, 2 klbf, 10 klbf, 60 klbf, 270 klbf, and 600 klbf standards.
In place of the pound-force (lbf) unit, calibration or verification may be performed using the SI unit, the Newton (N). 1 lbf is equivalent to 4.448222 N. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.06 lbf to 10 lbf | 0.025 lbf |
| 1 lbf to 600000 lbf | 0.25 % of reading over the Class A loading range of the standard |
Calibration of force testing machines – Compression
ASTM E4. 300 lbf, 2 klbf, 10 klbf, 60 klbf, 270 klbf, and 600 klbf standards.
In place of the pound-force (lbf) unit, calibration or verification may be performed using the SI unit, the Newton (N). 1 lbf is equivalent to 4.448222 N. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.06 lbf to 10 lbf | 0.025 lbf |
| 1 lbf to 600000 lbf | 0.25 % of reading over the Class A loading range of the standard |
Mass
Type II Capability
Balances
Class of calibration weights: ANSI/ASTM Class 1. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 500 mg | 0.01 mg |
| 1 g, 2 g, 5 g | 0.034 mg |
| 10 g | 0.05 mg |
| 20 g | 0.074 mg |
| 50 g | 0.12 mg |
| 100 g | 0.25 mg |
| 200 g | 0.5 mg |
| 500 g | 1.2 mg |
| 1 kg | 2.2 mg |
| 2 kg | 5 mg |
| 5 kg | 12 mg |
| 10 kg | 25 mg |
NIST Class F. On-site calibration available.
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty |
|---|---|
| 0.05 oz | 1 mg |
| 0.1 oz | 1.3 mg |
| 0.2 oz | 1.6 mg |
| 0.5 oz | 2.8 mg |
| 1 oz | 5.4 mg |
| 2 oz | 11 mg |
| 4 oz | 23 mg |
| 8 oz | 45 mg |
| 1 lb | 70 mg |
| 2 lb | 91 mg |
| 5 lb | 227 mg |
| 10 lb | 450 mg |
| 50 lb | 2300 mg |
| 100 lb | 4500 mg |
| 500 lb | 23000 mg |
Hardness
Type III Capability
| Measured Quantity & Range or Instrument | Expanded Measurement Uncertainty | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Indirect verification of Brinell hardness testers | Governed by the uncertainty of the standardized test block used to perform the indirect verification | ASTM E10, ITC Procedure CAL.049, Standardized Test Blocks per ASTM E10 On-site calibration available. |
| Indirect verification of Rockwell hardness testers | Governed by the uncertainty of the standardized test block used to perform the indirect verification | ASTM E18, ITC Procedure CAL.050, Standardized Test Blocks per ASTM E18 On-site calibration available. |
| Indirect verification of Rockwell Superficial Hardness Testers | Governed by the uncertainty of the standardized test block used to perform the indirect verification | ASTM E18, ITC Procedure CAL.050, Standardized Test Blocks per ASTM E18 On-site calibration available. |
| Indirect verification of Knoop hardness testers | Governed by the uncertainty of the standardized test block used to perform the indirect verification | ASTM E384, ITC Procedure CAL.051, Standardized Test Blocks per ASTM E384 On-site calibration available. |
| Indirect verification of Vickers Macro hardness testers | Governed by the uncertainty of the standardized test block used to perform the indirect verification | ASTM E92, ITC Procedure CAL.051, Standardized Test Blocks per ASTM E384 On-site calibration available. |
| Indirect verification of Vickers Micro hardness testers | Governed by the uncertainty of the standardized test block used to perform the indirect verification | ASTM E384, ITC Procedure CAL.051, Standardized Test Blocks per ASTM E384 On-site calibration available. |
| Indirect verification of Portable hardness testers | Governed by the uncertainty of the standardized test block used to perform the indirect verification | ASTM E110, ITC Procedure CAL.052, Standardized Test Blocks per ASTM E110 On-site calibration available. |