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Managing electrical equipment clean-up after extreme weather events
Extreme weather is becoming more common in the United States. According to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), “in
How To Calibrate Temperature Sensors.
One of the most common measurements in the process industry is temperature. The temperature sensor is the first component in every
Common electrical safety mistakes to avoid during testing
While many people automatically proceed with caution when working on potentially live electrical devices, even the best electricians sometimes fall victim
Why Choose a Portable Multifunction Calibrator
If you work in the calibration industry, you most likely have several high accuracy instruments that calibrate pressure, temperature, electrical, flow,
How Control Stability Contributes to Total System Accuracy
Although control stability is a straightforward criterion, it is sometimes misunderstood when considering overall system correctness. A user of a precise
What are Trade-offs Among Speed, Stability and Volume for Calibration?
There are inherent trade-offs between the speed at which a pressure setpoint is reached, the stability of that setpoint once reached,
Pressure: Definition and Types Explained
It is not immediately evident that we live in a world where pressure is applied to every inch of our body
Inspection and Classification of Electrical Safety Gloves
Inspection and Classification of Electrical Safety Gloves Rubber insulating gloves for electrical workers may be the most important piece of personal
Why Is Testing Rubber Goods Necessary for Electrical Safety?
The average yearly fatality rate for power line workers is 56 deaths per 100,000 employees, according to the National Institute for
The Importance of Measurement Standards
Measurement devices of all kinds are used in countless industries. Be that measuring the parts produced on a production line for
The Importance of Surface Plate Calibration
Accurate measurements are required in the manufacturing and engineering industries to produce reliable readings and safe products. Granite surface plate calibration
UNDERSTANDING ISO 9001 CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS
ISO 9001 is a quality management system for manufacturers (product producers) and service providers. Other more specific standards exist for specialized
Differences Between Accuracy, Error, Tolerance, and Uncertainty in a Calibration Results
Understanding the measurement terminology in it is one technique to quickly learn, implement the results in a calibration certificate, and grasp
Safeguarding Yourself Through Consistent Glove Testing
In recent years, there has been an expanded push on electrical wellbeing mindfulness for Employers. Employers are being encouraged to appreciate
The Importance of Equipment Calibration
What is Calibration? Calibration refers to the process of standardizing or adapting measurement equipment in order to obtain more accurate results.
Best Insulated Shorting Cables
Insulated Shorting Cables GENERAL There are 2 types of cables used in the electrical industry: grounding cables and insulated jumper cables.
how can you protect people from potentially touching the live line? Rubber Insulating Blankets
This type of blanket, manufactured under ASTM D1048 Standard Specification for Rubber Insulating Blankets, and later tested under ASTM F479 Standard Specification for In-Service Care of Insulating Blankets, is designed to isolate you from any live line or circuit part.
2 types most frequently used for Electronic Load Calibration
There are numerous types of “electronic loads”, but the 2 types of electronic load calibration we most frequently use to calibrate loads are test/calibrate welding rigs, and those used to test power supplies (i.e.: up to 60V and a few amps).
Grounding Cables
There are 2 types of cables used in the electrical industry: grounding cables and insulated jumper cables. Grounding cables are used to temporarily connect a phase line to ground while the phase line is disconnected for servicing. This helps to keep the repair crew safe.
HOT STICK
Electricity – it scares most people, but if you work in the industry, you know that with the correct training and PPE the job is safe to perform. Part of this is the correct tools. Today I will discuss the hot stick.
High Voltage Gloves
High Voltage gloves
Electricity can be deadly – anything above 32 volts is considered dangerous, but the real danger is not the voltage but the current. When you touch a doorknob in the winter and get sparked, you are feeling about 50,000 volts!
What to look for in a pressure gauge calibration standard? It depends.
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear from customers is “what is the best type of calibration standard for analog pressure gauge calibration or digital pressure gauge calibration?
The difference between digital and analog pressure gauge calibration
A technician calibrating an analog pressure gauge with a Fluke 2700G reference gauge Analog pressure gauges are still widely used