Calibration Services
Regardless of its purpose, function, or goals, any given laboratory must operate with strict precision and unquestionable reliability. In order to be meaningful, results must be objectively and consistently reproducible — from one lab to the next, and from one day to the next. Not only will we calibrate your laboratory assets, but we'll alert you the next time they’re due for service. Our trained technicians are here to ensure that your device is operating smoothly, functioning properly, and meets manufacturer safety specifications. Contact us today to learn more about how we can extend the life and functionality of your critical lab instruments, saving your business time and money!
Equipment We Service:
- Anemometers
- Autoclaves
- Balances / Scales
- Biosafety Cabinets
- Centrifuges
- Chart Recorders
- Data Loggers
- Dry Baths
- Refrigerators
- Freezers
- Incubators
- Ovens
- Pipettes
- pH Meters
- Pressure Gauges
- Robotic Pipetting Stations
- Rockers
- Shakers
- Spectrophotometer
- Thermal Cyclers
- Thermometers
- Timers/Timer Devices
- Ultra-Low (-40°C, -80°C, -150°C) Freezers
- Vacuum Pumps
- Water Baths
- Weights
- And much more!
Brands We Service:
- Beckman
- Bel-Art
- Corning
- Denver
- Dixon
- Drucker
- Eppendorf
- Fisher Scientific
- Forma
- Hanna Instruments
- IKA
- Mettler Toledo
- Nuaire
- Ohaus
- Sanyo
- Steris
- Thermo
- Tuttnauer
- VWR
- Rainin
- Gilson
- Titerek
- CAPP
- Wheaton
- Labnet
- Matrix
- Drummond
Pipettes
Pipettes
Scientific Calibration offers a full portfolio of pipette services, including calibration and repair. We are ISO 17025 accredited, and calibrations come with a certificate of calibration and repair that meets or exceeds GLP, GMP, ISO 9000, and CAP requirements. We are one of the few calibration companies with accreditation to perform services at clients’ locations, and all services are performed by professionally certified technicians using NIST traceable equipment.
Our Process
1. Each pipette is thoroughly cleaned including pistons.
2. O-rings and seals are replaced and lubricated as needed based upon manufacturer specifications.
3. A detailed inspection is completed to check for worn, missing, or broken parts.
4. Each pipette is reassembled and calibrated per customer requirements.
5. Standard volumetric calibration takes 5 readings at maximum volume and 5 readings at 20% of maximum volume.
6. A calibration sticker noting the date of service and service expiration is attached to each pipette.
7. Multi-channel pipettes are serviced by taking a volumetric reading from each nose cone.
8. We strive to achieve a 24-48 hour turnaround, and all service includes a 6-month warranty.
On-Site
A 30 pipette minimum is required for clients located within a 45-mile radius of Cary, North Carolina. Calibrations outside of this radius will be subject to travel expenses depending upon client location and the number of instruments serviced. Fill out an On-Site Pipette Form and email it to scical@scical.com to receive a free quote today!Mail-In
Scientific Calibration also offers a mail-in pipette calibration program, which eliminates the need for travel expenses and saves time. There is no minimum requirement of pipettes and allows rolling service for labs. Our technicians complete calibrations within 24-48 hours of receiving pipettes. Our mail-in program is particularly helpful for clients located outside the US. Fill out a Pipette Service Form and email it to scical@scical.com for more information.
Pick Up
For customers in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina, we offer pick-up and delivery services. Please call (919) 303-1212 for more information.
Maintenance Consultation Services
Scientific Calibration offers a no-worries approach to calibration, validation, and preventive maintenance by sending you an alert when your services are due. We keep track of your calibrations, so you have one less thing to worry about; set up your profile through InCal, and track maintenance records online.
Brands We Service:
- Biohit
- Brinkman
- Costar
- Finn
- Fisher
- Gilson
- Integra Biosciences
- Labnet
- Matrix
- MLA
- Oxford
- Rainin
- Socorex
- Titertek
- Ulster
- Wheaton
- And many others!
Centrifuges
Centrifuges:
Improper centrifugation speed and time can have dramatic effects on your lab's sample quality. No matter the brand, make or model, we promise quality centrifuge calibration. Each service comes with an official certificate proving NIST requirements have been met.
Brands we service:
- Beckman Coulter
- BD
- Labnet
- Labconco
- Thermo
- VWR
- Fisher
- Buchi
- IEC
- Eppendorf
- Jouan
- Sorvall
- Hearus
- Kendro
- Hitachi
- Hettich
- Qiagen / Sigma
Thermal Cyclers
Thermal Cyclers:
SciCal offers calibration to a variety of thermal cyclers, including ABI, Bio-Rad, and Eppendorf. Using manufacturer-specified protocols, our system analyzes temperature variations across the head, ensuring dependable PCR results.
Features of our TAS (Temperature Acquisition System) Calibration include:
- 4-99°C Temperature Range
- Simultaneous data collection of up to 96 wells at a time
- Temperature accuracy of ± 0.1°C
- Compatibility with 96 and 384 well applications
Brands We Service:
- ABI
- MJ Research
- Eppendorf
- BioRad
- Perkin Elmer
- Thermo
- Labnet
Biosafety Cabinets
Biosafety Cabinets:
Laboratory biological safety hoods, laminar flow hoods, and fume hoods must be periodically calibrated to ensure lab safety and accuracy. Whether on-site or at our facility, we adhere to NSF 49 standards and use the latest equipment to ensure that each unit is operating at manufacturer and customer specifications. Our staff of skilled technicians is educated in the field and dedicated to helping you implement and maintain the latest technological advances in laboratory safety.
Standard calibrations for biosafety cabinets include:
- Downflow velocity
- Inflow velocity
- Air-flow smoke
- HEPA filter integrity
- Cabinet integrity
- Insulation and electrical safety
We specialize in the following brands:
- Airclean
- Baker
- Eco
- Esco
- Envirco
- Kewaunee
- Labconco
- Nuaire
- Terra Universal
- Thermo
- Top Air
Access Your Records with InCal
We keep track of your calibration records, so you have one less thing to worry about. InCal is an online record-keeping service provided to all SciCal customers to track and access maintenance records. Get alerts when your equipment is due and view calibration certificates online, anytime, anywhere!