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  • Humidity Calibration | CISCAL

    Humidity calibration ensures precise RH readings to meet standards, avoid spoilage, and maintain stable conditions in critical environments. HUMIDITY BOOK NOW What is Humidity Calibration? Humidity Calibration is the process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of humidity measuring instruments—such as hygrometers, humidity sensors, and data loggers—to ensure they provide precise and reliable relative humidity (RH) readings. Calibration compares the device’s output against a certified humidity standard under controlled conditions. Why is Humidity Calibration Important? Humidity Calibration is crucial in industries like pharmaceuticals, HVAC, food storage, museums, electronics manufacturing, and meteorology. Incorrect humidity readings can lead to product spoilage, equipment damage, health risks, and regulatory non-compliance. - Ensures reliable and traceable humidity measurements - Maintains compliance with standards such as ISO 17025 and ASTM E104 - Improves product quality and environmental control - Reduces risk of equipment failure and contamination - Supports data integrity for research and industrial processes What Equipment Needs Humidity Calibration? Humidity Calibration is needed across a wide variety of instruments, such as: - Digital and Analog Hygrometers - Humidity Data Loggers and Recorders - HVAC Humidity Sensors and Controllers - Meteorological Instruments - Cleanroom and Laboratory Monitoring Systems - Provers - Humidity Loggers - Humidity Probes Who Needs Humidity Calibration? Humidity calibration is vital in industries where precise environmental control affects product quality, safety, or regulatory compliance, including: - Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology – For GMP environments, cleanrooms, and storage facilities - Food and Beverage – Where humidity impacts shelf life, packaging, and production - Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing – Sensitive to static and moisture during assembly - HVAC and Building Management – For BMS systems, air handling units, and indoor air quality control - Museums and Archives – Where controlled humidity prevents deterioration of artefacts and documents - Environmental Testing Labs – Monitoring controlled climates for research and testing - Agriculture and Greenhouses – Where humidity affects crop growth and yield - Calibration and Metrology Labs – Maintaining reference standards and traceability How Often Should It Be Calibrated? - Every 12 months – Standard industry recommendation for most environments - Every 6 months – For highly regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals, cleanrooms, or research labs - After exposure to extreme conditions, shock, or drift - Before audits or regulatory inspections Frequency depends on equipment usage, environmental factors, and quality system requirements like ISO 17025, GMP, or ISO 9001. Why Choose CISCAL for your Humidity Calibration? CISCAL provides accredited humidity calibration services you can rely on—designed to help you meet strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards. - All humidity calibrations are traceable to national standards and delivered with full documentation. - Wide Instrument Coverage- We calibrate hygrometers, sensors, transmitters, probes, data loggers, and climate chambers. - On-Site or In-House Calibration- Choose between convenient on-site service or fast lab turnaround to minimise downtime. - Detailed, Audit-Ready Certificates- Includes uncertainty values, pass/fail results, and traceability for ISO, MHRA, or GMP audits. - Trusted Across High-Compliance Industries- Serving pharma, food, aerospace, museums, and cleanroom operations across Australia. - Experienced Technicians- Our specialists ensure your instruments perform with precision and reliability. GET A QUOTE NOW! CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Service Sales Message Can't submit your message. Please try again. Successfully submitted! Submit

  • Light Calibration | CISCAL

    Light calibration provides accurate light measurements for quality, safety, and efficiency. Ensure compliance and enhance visual performance. LIGHT BOOK NOW What is Light Calibration? Light Calibration is the process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of light-measuring instruments—such as lux meters, spectroradiometers, photometers, and light sensors—to ensure they correctly measure light intensity, color, or spectral output. Calibration compares the instrument’s readings against a certified reference standard to ensure precision and traceability. Why is Light Calibration Important? Light Calibration is essential in industries such as lighting design, photography, film production, horticulture, laboratories, and workplace safety. Inaccurate light measurements can lead to poor visual conditions, energy inefficiency, non-compliance with lighting regulations, or incorrect scientific data. - Ensures precise and traceable light measurements - Meets international standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, CIE) - Improves lighting quality and system performance - Supports compliance with workplace and safety regulations - Reduces energy waste and enhances visual comfort What Equipment Needs Light Calibration? Light Calibration is needed across a wide variety of instruments, such as: - Lux Meters and Light Meters - Spectroradiometers and Spectrophotometers - Photometers - LED and Display Testing Instruments - Light Sensors in Smart and Industrial Systems Who Needs Light Calibration? Light calibration is critical in industries and environments where illumination levels affect performance, regulation, or outcomes, including: - Workplace Health & Safety – Ensuring lighting complies with HSE and ISO 8995 standards in industrial, office, and educational spaces - Aerospace & Automotive – For visual inspection lines and sensor validation - Medical & Healthcare – Where precise light levels affect diagnostic equipment, operating rooms, and phototherapy - Photography, Film & Broadcasting – Where light metering is essential for quality and consistency - Lighting Manufacturers – For product testing and R&D validation - Research Laboratories – In controlled light experiments or photometric testing - Museums & Conservation Facilities – Protecting light-sensitive artefacts - Agriculture & Horticulture – Managing grow lights and photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) How Often Should It Be Calibrated? - Annually (every 12 months) – Standard recommendation for most light measurement instruments - Every 6 months – For high-precision or regulated environments (e.g. medical, aerospace, R&D) - After physical impact, drift, or exposure to extreme temperatures or humidity - Before audits, inspections, or major lighting projects Frequency should align with ISO 17025, ISO 9001, and specific industry standards or manufacturer guidelines. Why Choose CISCAL for your Light Calibration? - Australia-based: Locally operated with nationwide service, ensuring fast and reliable support wherever you are. - Comprehensive Instrument Support- Including lux meters, photometers, light sensors, and spectroradiometers. - Fast, Flexible Services- Choose between on-site calibration or fast turnaround in our calibration labs. - Audit-Ready Certification- Detailed certificates include measurement uncertainty, traceability, and pass/fail results. - Trusted Across Industries- Supporting clients in healthcare, aerospace, education, construction, and manufacturing. - Expert Technicians- Backed by decades of experience in precision calibration and regulatory compliance. GET A QUOTE NOW! CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Service Sales Message Can't submit your message. Please try again. Successfully submitted! Submit

  • KAYE ValProbe RT | CISCAL

    KAYE ValProbe RT Product Tags KAYE Measurement and Calibration Equipment Validation System Kaye ValProbe RT is a wireless real-time validation and monitoring system that provides precise, reliable temperature and humidity data for thermal validation processes in GMP and FDA-regulated environments. Description Kaye ValProbe® RT (Real-Time) is a cutting-edge wireless thermal validation system tailored to meet the thermal validation and regulatory requirements of the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries. As the reliability, repeatability, and accuracy of real-time wireless technology evolve, Kaye has harnessed the latest advances in RF and battery technology to design the most sophisticated wireless thermal validation system on the market, centered around the wireless data logger. The ValProbe RT wireless thermal validation system is comprised of: A wide range of wireless data loggers for accurate, in-situ measurements of critical process temperatures, pressures, and humidity (-80C to 140C). These wireless data loggers ensure precise monitoring in even the most demanding conditions. A Base Station that guarantees reliable real-time wireless communications, collecting process data efficiently from the wireless data loggers. The use of advanced technologies, like antenna diversity, ensures unmatched signal strength and communication reliability with each wireless data logger. A robust Validation Console running Windows 10 LTSC, preloaded with ValProbe RT® software dedicated to validation tasks. This setup enhances security and reduces software validation efforts. The software’s intuitive interface supports all validation tasks, including Setups, Qualifications, Logger Verifications, Reporting, and Data Storage/Backup, conforming to all current regulatory requirements for 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity, and Cyber Security. The ValProbe RT® family of wireless data loggers provides precise, convenient, and reliable process measurements for various pharmaceutical and medical device applications. These wireless data loggers are part of a system that integrates high-accuracy measurements and automated sensor verification, supported by an intuitive metro-style user interface and extensive reporting capabilities. Kaye ValProbe RT Datalogger Steam Sterilizers Dry Heat Sterilizers Steam in Place (SIP) Water Cascade/Fall Sterilizer Incubators Stability Chambers Freezers Freeze Dryer /Lyophilization Vessels Temperature Rigid Logger Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Temperature Flexible Logger Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Temperature Bendable Logger Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Temperature Freeze Dryer Logger Yes Yes Yes Yes Pressure/Temp Logger Yes Yes Yes Yes The ValProbe RT system combines high accuracy measurements, automated sensor verification, an intuitive metro style user interface, and extensive reporting to simplify the complete validation process and the compliant reporting of all Real Time data Loggers used. Take the next step and see how the Kaye ValProbe® RT wireless thermal validation system greatly simplifies monitoring and validation of severe and hard-to-reach environments while also providing validation efficiency and time savings. Users of the current Kaye ValProbe System can easily upgrade their existing fleet to the Real Time Datalogger family entering the next stage of wireless thermal validation. Common Reporting Tool Software Sometimes the reporting and post analysis of your validation studies are better done in the convenience of your office on a separate PC. That is possible with the Kaye Common Reporting Tool that opens study files generated with Kaye ValProbe RT and Kaye Validator AVS systems. This provides added flexibility and efficiency with the use of your Validation Console. Key Features Life data under harsh conditions via RF during validation study RF-Range up to 150 meters Temperature Range -85 to 400°C Up to 100,000 samples per sensor Scan rate down to 1 second ValProbe system capacity 25 loggers / 50 sensors Customer interchangeable batteries Accuracy up to 0.1°C Unmatched battery life Applications Steam Sterilizer Dry Heat Sterilizers Steam in Place (SIP) Water Cascade/Fall Sterilizer Incubators Stability Chambers Freezers Freeze Dryer/Lyophilization Washer Disinfectors Vessels Specifications Kaye ValProbe RT Generic Specifications Base Station Dimensions 7.6 in x 5.2 in x 2.2 in 190mm x 130 mm x 55 mm Logger Dimensions Hight: 1,9'' / Diameter 1,4'' 48mm / 36mm Logger Material Stainless Steel 316L and Peek Battery Field replaceable - 3.6V Lithium Sampling Rate Starting at 1 sec Data Storage 100.000 Samples retained in non-volatile memory Real-Time Clock Accuracy < 15sec/day Kaye ValProbe RT Generic Specifications Calibration NVLAP (NVLAP LAB CODE 200913-0)/DAkkS Calibration Verification Automated User Verification capability Sensing Element Precision Platinum RTD Environmental Temperature -85°C to 140°C Environmental Pressure 0-5bar absolute Environmental Humidity 0-100% condensing Regulatory Compliance UL and CE Temperature Loggers Pressure & Temp. Logger Specifications Rigid Bendable Flexible Surface Pressure Sensor Type Single Sensor Single and Dual Sensor Single, Dual and 5-Channel Ultra Flat Surface Sensor Single P/T Sensor Sensor Length 1.5, 3, 6, 9" inches 38, 76, 152, 229 mm 12, 24, 36" inches 305, 610, 915 mm 40" inches 1000 mm - - Tip Diameter 0.118"; 3mm 0.095"; 2.4mm 0.095"; 2.4mm 32mm diameter 1/4 NPT Connection fitting Measurement Range -85°C to 140°C -85°C to 400°C -85°C to 140°C -85°C to 140°C 0°C to 140°C / 0-5bar abs. Accuracy -85°C to 140°C, ±0.1°C -85°C to 140°C, ±0.1°C 140°C to 400°C ±0.25°C -85°C to 140°C, ±0.1°C -85°C to 140°C, ±0.1°C 0°C to 120°C ±25mb 120°C to 135°C ±10mb 135°C to 140°C ±25mb 0°C to 140°C, ±0.1°C Request a Quote CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Sales Service Message Error Text Success Text Submit

  • Volume Calibration | CISCAL

    Volume calibration delivers accurate, traceable results for compliance and quality. See how it improves lab and industrial performance. VOLUME BOOK NOW What is Volume Calibration? Volume Calibration is the process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of instruments that measure liquid or gas volume, such as pipettes, burettes, tanks, flow meters, and volumetric flasks. It ensures that these devices deliver or contain the exact volume they’re intended to, within a defined tolerance. Why is Volume Calibration Important? Volume Calibrations are essential in industries like pharmaceuticals, laboratories, food and beverage, chemical manufacturing, and environmental testing. Even small errors in volume can lead to compliance violations, flawed research, or compromised product quality. - Ensures Accurate and Traceable Measurements - Meets Industry Standards such as ISO 17025 and GLP - Supports Regulatory Compliance and Audits - Reduces Product Waste and Risk of Rework - Improves Consistency in Research and Production What Equipment Needs Volume Calibration? Volume Calibration is needed across a wide variety of instruments, such as: - Pipettes (single and multichannel) - Burettes and Dispensers - Volumetric Flasks and Beakers - Flow Meters - Storage Tanks and Vessels Who Needs Volume Calibration? Volume Calibration is essential for any Industry that relies on accurate liquid or gas measurement. This includes: - Pharmaceutical and Biotech Companies (Precise Dosage and Formulation) - Chemical and Petrochemical Industries (Accurate Batch Processing) - Food and Beverage Manufacturers (Ingredient Control and Quality Assurance) - Medical and Laboratory Environments (Research Accuracy and Repeatability) - Water Treatment Plants (Flow Rate and Dosage Control) - Breweries, Distilleries and Dairies (Legal-for-trade and Consistency) - Oil and Fuel Sectors (Tanker and Tank Calibration for Trade) - Environmental and Testing Labs (Traceable Measurements for Compliance) If you use Pipettes, Burettes, Volumetric Flasks, Tanks, Flow Meters, or any container that measures Volume. Volume Calibration is a must to ensure your data and processes are Accurate and Traceable. How Often Should It Be Calibrated? Calibration frequency depends on usage, accuracy requirements, and regulatory guidelines: - Annually for general-purpose equipment - Every 3 to 6 months for high-precision lab or regulated environments - Before critical testing or audits - After relocation, repairs, or suspected faults - Organisations certified to ISO 17025, GLP, or GMP standards often require strict calibration schedules. Why Choose CISCAL for your Volume Calibration? - ISO 17025 Accredited – CISCAL provides traceable and audit-ready volume calibration certificates that meet the highest global standards. - Trade-Approved Calibration Services – We support compliance with legal metrology regulations for tank and tanker volume calibrations (OIML, Weights & Measures Acts). - Full Range of Equipment Calibrated – From laboratory glassware to industrial flow meters and storage tanks. - Mobile On-Site Services Available – Minimises downtime and disruption to your operations. - Trusted by Regulated Industries – With decades of experience in pharma, oil & gas, food & drink, and more. - Fast Turnaround, Reliable Reports – Clear calibration documentation, always delivered on time and with full traceability If your business depends on accurate volume measurements, volume calibration is not optional—it’s essential. Trust CISCAL to deliver precise, traceable, and compliant calibration services tailored to your industry. GET A QUOTE NOW! CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Service Sales Message Can't submit your message. Please try again. Successfully submitted! Submit

  • Laser Calibration: When and How to Do It | CISCAL

    Learn when and how to perform laser calibration. Ensure compliance, precision, and safety for Australian industries and labs. < Back Laser Calibration: When and How to Do It Use a risk-based interval typical practice: 6 to 12 months for regulated work; shorter if critical, high-use, or harsh environments. A fixed number isn’t mandated by ISO/IEC 17025, intervals must be justified and records kept. What triggers a calibration? On installation/commissioning, after any impact/repair, after major software/firmware changes, when drift is detected, and at your defined interval. Audit-ready results in Australia: Use labs with NATA-endorsed certificates showing SI traceability via Australia’s National Measurement Institute ( NMI ), with measurement uncertainty reported. Learn about more in CISCAL services What is Laser Calibration? Laser calibration is a comparison of your instrument’s readings against a more accurate, traceable reference to quantify error and report expanded uncertainty ( 95% confidence ). In Australia, NATA requires metrological traceability to SI units, typically through NMI, and ISO/IEC 17025 sets the competence framework labs are assessed against. Common Categories: Dimensional: Laser interferometry for machine tools/CMM axes; generates compensation tables to correct positioning errors. Radiometric: Laser power/energy meters verified against NMI-traceable standards ; checks responsivity and linearity. Spectral: Wavelength checks of lasers/wavelength meters against stabilised references or transfer standards; uncertainty stated in nanometres per the lab’s scope. Beam diagnostics: Beam profile/divergence/M² checks to ensure process or research performance matches spec. Construction lasers ( levels ): Practical level/line checks and, if out, full lab calibration. Compliance in Australia NATA & ISO/IEC 17025: NATA accredits labs to ISO/IEC 17025, providing independent assurance that methods, uncertainty, and traceability are sound. NATA-endorsed certificates are widely recognised, including via ILAC. Traceability & uncertainty: NATA’s Metrological Traceability Policy explains how results must be linked to national standards ( commonly NMI ) and how uncertainty is established and reported. Laser safety labelling/classification: Follow ARPANSA guidance and AS/NZS IEC 60825 series ( equipment classification, user guidance ). Workplace controls ( construction ): Safe Work Australia states Class 3B and 4 lasers must not be used for construction work. Use Class 1/1M/1C/2/2M/3R only. Sector drivers: TGA adopts PIC/S GMP for medicines ( calibrated, traceable instruments and records ); FSANZ requires at least one thermometer accurate to ±1 °C in food businesses ( handy for instrument verification in HACCP ). When to Calibrate: By Risk & Use Case Set intervals with evidence. Consider safety/quality risk, usage hours, environment ( heat, vibration ), historical drift, firmware changes, and audit expectations. Document the rationale in your SOP. Application Typical triggers Suggested interval (guide only) Standard/driver Machine tools / CMM axes Commissioning, after crash or ball-screw work; tolerance changes 6–12 months for production; shorter if tight tolerances ISO/IEC 17025 conformity; OEM specs; NATA traceability; laser interferometer methods per vendor guidance. Laser power/energy meters Before validation/R&D campaigns; after sensor replacement/impact 6–12 months; verify at operating wavelengths and expected ranges NATA traceability via NMI optical services; lab scopes list ranges/uncertainties. Wavelength meters/spectrometers Before critical experiments; after firmware/hardware change ≈12 months for regulated labs; risk-based in research NMI optical standards; NATA-endorsed certificates show SI traceability and uncertainty. Construction laser levels After drops/shock; if site check fails Site check monthly; lab calibration as per contract/spec Field check per RedBack method; if out, book NATA calibration. How to Calibrate: Procedures and Checklists A. Laser Interferometry (Machine Positioning) What you’re doing: Using a laser interferometer ( or tracker with interferometry ) to measure linear errors, backlash, straightness, squareness, pitch/yaw/roll and then generating axis compensation tables in the controller. Set-up essentials ( checklist ): Stable environment ( temp, air flow ); warm-up machine and optics. Align optical path; use a retroreflector/SMR or plane mirror targets. Log environmentals ( air temp/pressure/humidity ) for refractive index compensation. Verify laser reference status and traceability; check beam quality. Run-through ( summary ): Baseline sweep on each axis ( up/down ) for linear error and reversal. Cross-tests for straightness and squareness. Rotary/axis tests if applicable. Upload compensation tables; re-run for as-left verification; issue uncertainty-backed report. Many Australian shops use systems like Renishaw XL-80 or API trackers; both depend on interferometry with traceable wavelength standards. B. Laser power/energy meters Aim: Compare DUT readings to a NATA-traceable reference at relevant wavelengths and power/energy levels; check linearity and responsivity; report expanded uncertainty ( k≈2 ). Use NMI-traceable standards or transfer artefacts. Steps ( bench ): Inspect sensor head; confirm damage/contamination-free. Stabilise source; set wavelength compensation. Apply points across the working range ( up/down ); hold steady; record as-found. If allowed, adjust cal factors; repeat for as-left; capture ambient conditions and drift notes. Include traceability and uncertainty budget on the certificate. C. Wavelength ( Lasers/Wavelength Meters ) Aim: Validate wavelength accuracy against stabilised references ( e.g., iodine-stabilised He-Ne or frequency-comb-derived transfer standards ) or accredited transfer standards; verify across your working range; report uncertainty in nm. Use a lab with appropriate scope. Steps: Warm-up the DUT; set to nominal lines ( e.g., 632.8 nm ). Compare to reference; note offsets; repeat across range. Report as-found/as-left, stability, and uncertainty with full traceability chain. D. Field Check for Construction Laser Levels ( Quick Site Method ) Use when you need a fast go/no-go on site. 5-step check ( horizontal line ): Set the laser ~10 m from a wall; mark the beam. Rotate 90°; mark again; repeat for 180° and 270°. All marks should align within the maker’s tolerance. If out, don’t “tweak” in the field, book a NATA calibration. After knocks/drops, re-check before use. Laser calibration with CISCAL Documentation Auditors Expect Have these items on every certificate/SOP checklist: NATA-endorsed certificate and scope reference ( ranges and CMCs ). SI traceability statement ( chain to NMI or another NMI via ILAC ). Method ( interferometry, radiometry, spectral ), as-found/as-left data, and environmental conditions. Expanded uncertainty ( coverage factor ) and the decision rule used. Technician and reviewer sign-off; due date/next interval; digital record retention. Safety & legal obligations in AU Laser safety classes: Follow AS/NZS IEC 60825 classification and ARPANSA guidance. Label devices with class, power, wavelength, use signs, and implement controls per class. Construction work: Do not use Class 3B or 4 lasers for construction tasks; they present significant eye/skin hazards and require strict controls. Training: Consider Laser Safety Officer/Supervisor training and consult your state/territory regulator for local requirements. Sector Call-outs Pharma/biotech: The TGA adopts PIC/S GMP; keep periodicity risk-based and show it in your validation/CAPA trail. Reference NATA-endorsed calibration in your VMP/SOPs. Food & beverage: FSANZ requires at least one probe thermometer accurate to ±1 °C; if you use IR “laser” thermometers for checks, validate against a probe and document. Research & engineering labs: Mixed dimensional/spectral/power work—ensure the lab’s scope actually covers your range and uncertainty needs. NMI optical and length services are the national reference. Choosing a Provider Quick checklist: NATA-accredited for the optical/laser scope you need ( check the lab’s Scope of Accreditation ). Traceability to NMI stated on certificates. Fit-for-purpose uncertainty at your wavelength/power/range. On-site vs lab capability ( e.g., on-site interferometry; lab-grade radiometry ). Turnaround & logistics that suit validation windows. Digital certificates/asset portal for audits. Common Drift Causes & Troubleshooting Heat and air turbulence shifting interferometer paths, control HVAC, allow warm-up. Vibration and transport shock, use isolation mounts; re-check after moves/impacts. Optics contamination, clean lenses/windows per OEM. Fibre connector wear, inspect ferrules; replace worn leads. Detector ageing ( power meters ), trend responsivity over time; adjust intervals if drift grows. Firmware changes, treated as a calibration trigger with as-found/as-left records. Glossary Traceability: An unbroken chain of comparisons to standards, with stated uncertainties, up to SI units ( usually via NMI in Australia ). Expanded uncertainty ( 95% CL ): Reported uncertainty multiplied by a coverage factor, often k≈2, giving ~95% confidence. Responsivity: Ratio of detector output to incident optical power ( e.g., V/W ). Linearity: How constant responsibility is across the operating range Beam profile: Intensity distribution across the beam cross-section. Compensation table: Controller file that corrects axis errors at positions. MPE: Maximum Permissible Exposure, safety concept defined in the laser standards/guides. How CISCAL Helps NATA-accredited, ISO/IEC 17025 calibration for laser interferometers, laser power/energy meters, wavelength meters/spectrometers, construction laser levels, and optical instruments. Nationwide support ( NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT ), onsite and lab options. Advanced optical tools and SI traceability via NMI; digital certificates with uncertainty and decision rules. Fast turnaround aligned to qualification/validation windows. FAQs Previous Next

  • ValProbe RT Base Station | CISCAL

    ValProbe RT Base Station Product Tags KAYE Measurement and Calibration Equipment Validation System The base station is used for qualification, calibration, and verification studies. Compatible with the entire line of high-accurate temperature and pressure loggers Description The base station serves as the interface between individual loggers and the powerful ValProbe RT system software. It is used for qualification, calibration, and verification studies. Its compact design, including a battery backup, makes it well suited for field use or desktop applications. The ValProbe RT Base Station is compatible with the entire line of high-accurate temperature and pressure loggers Key Features Dual antenna technology / allows installation of autoclave antenna Compact design for field or desktop operation Can operate as standalone system / internal 32 GB memory Power supply 100 – 240 VAC 50/60Hz Battery backup for up to 10 minutes Ethernet network connection USB port for high speed RF reader (MOPS) LED indicator confirming battery and study condition Logger wake-up sound indicator Wake-up magnet Applications Steam Sterilizer Dry Heat Sterilizers Steam in Place (SIP) Water Cascade/Fall Sterilizer Incubators Stability Chambers Freezers Freeze Dryer/Lyophilization Vessels Specifications RF-Range up to 100 meters Dual antenna technology / allows installation of autoclave antenna Can operate as standalone system / internal 32 GB memory Power supply 100 – 240 V Battery backup for up to 10 minutes USB port for high speed RF reader (MOPS) Logger wake-up sound indicator CE, UL certified Request a Quote CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Sales Service Message Error Text Success Text Submit

  • GRANIFRIGOR™ Europe | CISCAL

    GRANIFRIGOR™ Europe Product Tags Cooling Unit Frigortec Grain Quality and Processing Equipment The GRANIFRIGOR™ Europe range of grain cooling units are performance- and energy consumption-optimised for the temperature and humidity of European temperate conditions. Fields of Application Reliable grain cooling in temperate climates (rain, fog, heat and cold) - assured control of air humidity due to HYGROMAT™ automatic Complete suitability and reliable operation even at high ambient temperatures due to safe refrigerants Standard medium pressure version - ideal for tower silos too Product Overview GRANIFRIGOR™GC 40 Europe Storage size 1.300 t Cools 30-60 tons in 24 hours Up to 1,300 tons in 3 weeks GRANIFRIGOR™GC 80 Europe Storage size 2.500 t Cools 55-120 tons in 24 hours Up to 2,500 tons in 3 weeks GRANIFRIGOR™GC 140 Europe Storage size 4.600 t Cools 140-220 tons in 24 hours Up to 4,600 tons in 3 weeks GRANIFRIGOR™GC 180 Europe Storage size 5.800 t Cools 170-280 tons in 24 hours Up to 5,800 tons in 3 weeks GRANIFRIGOR™GC 240 Europe Storage size 8.200 t Cools 220-390 tons in 24 hours Up to 8,200 tons in 3 weeks GRANIFRIGOR™GC 320 Europe Storage size 10.000 t Cools 310-520 tons in 24 hours Up to 10,000 tons in 3 weeks GRANIFRIGOR™GC 500 Europe Storage size 16.000 t Cools 460-750 tons in 24 hours Up to 16,000 tons in 3 weeks GRANIFRIGOR™GC 700 Europe Storage size 25.000 t Cools 700-1200 tons in 24 hours Up to 25,000 tons in 3 weeks Handling and Operation Quiet normal running due to frequency-controlled fans and sound-optimised compressors Different operating modes through fully automatic Siemens S7 controller: very quiet (whisper operation - often needs to be run at night), rapid cooling (booster operation), ventilation operation (only air) and normal operation Efficient, large-area filter with integrated filter monitoring Increased safety through counter pressure display Optimal control through viewing window in air cooler Effective device protection through integrated phase and undervoltage monitoring Reliable start even at low outside temperatures due to speed-controlled condenser fans Easy and thorough cleaning due to easy accessibility e.g. by heat exchangers with wide fin spacing, housing doors, manholes and inspection openings in the air duct Energy and Environmental Balance Economical solution due to low power consumption Energy-efficient design due to frequency controls and state-of-the-art motors Environment friendly safety refrigerant - without CFCs and without HCFCs Further energy savings through winter and summer thermostats Permanent compliance and monitoring of setpoint cooling air humidity and temperature with HYGROTHERM™ Standard sound insulation for GC 180-GC 500 Workmanship and Quality Standard HYGROTHERM™ heating coil Electrical heating coil as standard Robust construction with stainless steel condensate tray Corrosion protection through coated heat exchangers Chassis fitted with robust pneumatic tyres for increased puncture protection with GC 40 - GC 180, optionally swivel castors Extra secure chassis equipment with puncture-proof solid rubber tyres for GC 240 - GC 500, optionally swivel castors Multi-stage quality control with factory test run Easy maintenance due to large, fully panelled doors Robust industrial design Depending on design, large TÜV-tested refrigerant collector and subcooler CE-compliant designs Options High pressure blower (HP) for slimline silo cells Protective grille against animals Parking supports Forklift pockets for easy device transport using a forklift Alarm modem (notification by SMS/email) for permanent monitoring Modem for remote diagnosis/remote display (app, LAN, WiFi/WLAN, GSM) Sound-proof cabin for -15 to -20 dB(A) Additional heating for seeds and/or brewer's malt Rotary field monitoring for effective device protection Signalling light for convenient remote device monitoring Fully automatic cool stop function FrigorTec app Key Features Fully automatic Siemens S7 controller Remote-controlled operation via FrigorTec app Low power consumption Large area filter Pressure-stable cooling air high pressure fans Rigid, welded frame construction Multi-coated steel parts Partially soundproofed housing UV-resistant external cable Eyelets for lashing on every housing corner Compressor from renowned manufacturer, e.g. Bitzer Many options available Factory test run before delivery Made in Germany Request a Quote CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Sales Service Message Error Text Success Text Submit

  • Gas Calibration | CISCAL

    Gas calibration provides accurate detection for safety and efficiency. Avoid downtime, meet standards, and protect work environments. GAS BOOK NOW What is Gas Calibration? Gas Calibration is the process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of gas detection and measurement instruments—such as gas analyzers, gas detectors, and gas chromatographs—by comparing their readings to known concentrations of calibration gases. This ensures reliable and precise detection of gases for safety, environmental monitoring, and process control. Why is Gas Calibration Important? Gas Calibration is vital in industries like oil and gas, environmental monitoring, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and laboratory research. Proper calibration prevents false alarms, ensures worker safety, maintains regulatory compliance, and optimizes operational efficiency. - Ensures accurate gas concentration measurements - Meets regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA, EPA, ISO 17025) - Improves safety by reliable detection of hazardous gases - Enhances process control and environmental compliance - Reduces costly downtime and false alarms What Equipment Needs Gas Calibration? Gas Calibration is needed across a wide variety of instruments, such as: - Portable and Fixed Gas Detectors - Gas Analysers and Monitors - Gas Chromatographs - Combustion Analysers - Environmental and Industrial Gas Sensors Who Needs Gas Calibration? Gas calibration is essential across industries where gas monitoring is critical to safety, quality, or compliance, including: - Oil & Gas – Detecting flammable or toxic gases in hazardous environments - Chemical & Petrochemical Plants – Monitoring gas levels during processing and manufacturing - Pharmaceutical & Biotech – Controlling gas mixtures for sterilisation, incubation, or cleanrooms - Mining & Tunnelling – Monitoring underground gas exposure and oxygen levels - Laboratories & Research Facilities – Ensuring accuracy in gas chromatography and analytical testing - Water & Wastewater Treatment – Monitoring gases like chlorine, methane, and hydrogen sulphide - HVAC & Building Services – For indoor air quality and CO₂/CO monitoring - Fire & Safety Services – Testing personal and portable gas detection equipment - Environmental Monitoring Agencies – Measuring air pollutants and greenhouse gases How Often Should It Be Calibrated? - Every 6 to 12 months – Industry standard, depending on application and environment - Daily or Weekly Bump Testing – For critical safety devices before each use - After Sensor Replacement or Exposure to Harsh Conditions - Before Audits or Regulatory Inspections Follow manufacturer guidance and regulatory standards such as HSE, OSHA, ISO 17025, and ATEX. Why Choose CISCAL for your Gas Calibration? CISCAL provides accredited, reliable gas calibration services to ensure your instruments are safe, compliant, and ready for use in high-risk or regulated environments. - Australian-based: Locally operated with nationwide service, ensuring fast and reliable support wherever you are. - Wide Range of Gas Detection Equipment Calibrated- Including single- and multi-gas detectors, fixed systems, analysers, sensors, and gas meters. - Fast, Flexible On-Site or In-House Services- Reduce downtime with on-site calibration or send your instruments to our fully equipped lab. - Detailed Calibration Certificates- Delivered with measurement uncertainty, traceability, and pass/fail results – audit-ready. - Trusted Across Regulated Sectors- Serving oil & gas, energy, utilities, environmental agencies, and manufacturing companies. - Expert Technicians- Decades of experience in calibrating gas detection and safety equipment. Gas calibration is critical for ensuring the accuracy, safety, and compliance of gas detection systems used across many industries. Whether you’re monitoring for health, safety, or environmental compliance, CISCAL delivers reliable, accredited calibration services you can trust. GET A QUOTE NOW! CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Service Sales Message Can't submit your message. Please try again. Successfully submitted! Submit

  • Temperature Calibration | CISCAL

    Temperature calibration ensures accuracy and compliance. Improve quality, reduce failures, and support traceable, audit-ready operations. TEMPERATURE BOOK NOW What is Temperature Calibration? Temperature Calibration is the process of verifying and adjusting the accuracy of temperature-measuring instruments—such as thermometers, thermocouples, RTDs, temperature sensors, and data loggers—against a known temperature standard. This ensures the instrument displays correct temperature readings within acceptable tolerance levels. Why is Temperature Calibration Important? Temperature Calibration is critical in industries like pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, HVAC, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. Even minor temperature inaccuracies can affect product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. - Ensures precise temperature readings - Maintains compliance with ISO 17025, FDA, GMP, and other standards - Improves product quality and process consistency - Reduces equipment failures and downtime - Supports traceability and audit readiness What Equipment Needs Temperature Calibration? Temperature Calibration is needed across a wide variety of instruments, such as: - Digital and Analog Thermometers - Thermocouples and RTD's - Infrared Thermometers - Temperature Controllers - Temperature Data Loggers and Sensors - Refrigerators - Freezers -Temperature Enclosures Who Needs Temperature Calibration? Temperature calibration is essential for any business or laboratory that relies on accurate thermal measurements. Industries that need temperature calibration include: - Pharmaceuticals and life sciences – For GMP/GLP compliance and accurate storage conditions - Food and beverage – To meet HACCP and food safety standards - Healthcare and medical laboratories – For incubators, autoclaves, and vaccine storage - Manufacturing and engineering – Where temperature-sensitive processes are involved - HVAC and building services – To verify sensor accuracy and control systems - Environmental and testing labs – For precise data collection and regulatory reporting - Energy, oil and gas – For calibration of temperature probes in hazardous or process environments If you're using thermometers, temperature probes, data loggers, RTDs, thermocouples, or temperature-controlled chambers, then regular calibration is vital to ensure measurement reliability and regulatory compliance. How Often Should It Be Calibrated? The calibration frequency depends on: - Instrument type and usage - Regulatory or industry requirements - Risk associated with incorrect readings Typical recommendations: - Annually for general use in stable environments - Every 6 months or more frequently for high-precision or regulated industries (e.g. pharma, medical, food) - After exposure to damage, extreme conditions, or temperature drift - Before critical measurements or audits ISO 17025, GMP, HACCP, and MHRA guidelines often define minimum calibration intervals. Why Choose CISCAL for your Temperature Calibration? - ISO 17025 Accredited – CISCAL delivers traceable, certified temperature calibration services that meet global standards. - Australian-based: Locally operated with nationwide service, ensuring fast and reliable support wherever you are. - Wide Range of Equipment Calibrated – From standard thermometers to high-accuracy probes, RTDs, thermocouples, fridges, ovens, and incubators. - On-site and In-Lab Calibration – Flexible services tailored to minimise downtime and disruption. - Trusted by Regulated Industries – Pharmaceutical, food, healthcare, and industrial sectors rely on CISCAL for compliance and performance. - Clear, Audit-Ready Reports – Full documentation with traceability, uncertainty values, and pass/fail results. - Fast Turnaround, Expert Support – Experienced technicians who understand your equipment, quality systems, and industry requirements. If your operations rely on temperature accuracy, regular calibration is critical to ensure safety, quality, and compliance. Choose CISCAL for expert, traceable, and fully accredited temperature calibration services you can trust. GET A QUOTE NOW! CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Service Sales Message Can't submit your message. Please try again. Successfully submitted! Submit

  • Sound Calibration | CISCAL

    Sound calibration delivers accurate SPL readings for safety, compliance, and quality audio. Enhance workplace and environmental monitoring. SOUND BOOK NOW What is Sound Calibration? Sound Calibration is the process of verifying and adjusting sound measuring or emitting equipment to ensure accurate sound pressure level (SPL) readings or output. This includes devices like sound level meters, microphones, audiometers, and speaker systems. The goal is to ensure that audio measurements and playback meet precise standards for accuracy, safety, and compliance. Why is Sound Calibration Important? Sound Calibration is crucial in industries such as environmental monitoring, occupational health and safety, audio engineering, telecommunications, and medical diagnostics. It ensures that noise levels are measured correctly, hearing tests are accurate, and sound systems perform optimally. - Ensures precise and reliable audio measurements - Compliance with standards such as ISO 17025, IEC 61672, and OSHA - Protects hearing and workplace safety - Optimises audio system performance in studios and public spaces - Supports accurate environmental noise assessments What Equipment Needs Sound Calibration? Sound Calibration is needed across a wide variety of instruments, such as: - Sound Level Meters Audiometers - Studio Microphones and Audio Analysers - PA Systems and Speaker Installations - Environmental and Occupational Noise Monitoring Equipment Who Needs Sound Calibration? Sound calibration is essential for organisations and professionals involved in noise monitoring, control, or compliance, including: - Environmental consultants and acoustic engineers - Occupational health and safety officers - Construction and civil engineering firms - Manufacturing and industrial workplaces - Healthcare and audiology clinics - Event venues and entertainment companies - Local authorities and environmental monitoring agencies - Testing and calibration laboratories How Often Should It Be Calibrated? - Every 12 months – Industry standard for most noise measurement equipment - Every 6 months or before major assessments – For critical applications or legal compliance - Before and after any major noise survey - After instrument repair, impact, or exposure to extreme environments Follow ISO 17025, HSE, or manufacturer guidelines for specific recommendations. Why Choose CISCAL for your Sound Calibration? - Australia-based: Locally operated with nationwide service, ensuring fast and reliable support wherever you are. - Wide Range of Instruments Calibrated – Sound level meters, dosimeters, microphones, audiometers, calibrators, and more - On-Site and In-House Options – Flexible services to reduce downtime and support your schedules - Fast Turnaround & Expert Support – Responsive service from experienced technicians - Detailed Calibration Certificates – Including uncertainty values and full compliance documentation Trusted by Industry Leaders – Serving construction, environmental, healthcare, and industrial sectors Sound calibration is critical for ensuring noise measurements are accurate, legally compliant, and safe. Whether you're managing environmental surveys, workplace exposure, or health testing, CISCAL delivers the reliable calibration services your equipment—and your people—depend on. GET A QUOTE NOW! CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Service Sales Message Can't submit your message. Please try again. Successfully submitted! Submit

  • CISCAL History | Timeline of Calibration Excellence

    CISCAL’s journey as a leading calibration company in Australia. Key milestones, industry achievements, and decades of precision expertise. OUR HISTORY The Year We Started CISCAL was founded in 1969 by Mr. Jeurgen F Cyrulla, a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for industrial and laboratory instrumentation. With his expertise int he field and his commitment to excellence, Mr. Cyrulla built a company that quickly became a trusted supplier of high-quality instrumentation across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Company Restructure- Mr Jurgen M Cyrulla took over In 2005, this family-owned corporation underwent a restructuring when Mr. Cyrulla's son, Mr Jurgen M Cyrulla, became a major shareholder and the firms sole director. Under his leadership, CISCAL continued to expand its product portfolio and service offerings to meet the growing needs of its customers. Expanding our Reach To further expand its presence and better service its Victorian customers, CI Scientific Victoria was incorporated in 2016. This move brought the company even closer to its customers allowing it to provide more personalised service and support. Passing of the Torch- Mr Michael J Cyrulla takes over CISCAL Group of Companies takes over as the parent company of CI Scientific and its subsidiaries led by Mr. Michael J Cyrulla, ushering in a new generation-led organisation thrusting the company and its subsidiaries forward into this modernised world ready to achieve new heights and a multitude of new possibilities. 1969 2005 2016 2024 Let’s Work Together Get in touch so we can start working together. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

  • Automatic Titrator FLASH | CISCAL

    Automatic Titrator FLASH Product Tags Food and Beverage Analysis Steroglass Wine Analysis Instrument Flash Automatic Titrator has been designed to simply and precisely perform the widest range of potentiometric titrations. Description Automatic titrator Flash has been designed to simply and precisely satisfy and perform the widest range of potentiometric titrations. Up to two automatic burettes for titrant delivery and three peristaltic pumps can be installed. Automatic pH, acidity and SO2 analyses are made easy and simple. Both a single analysis stand and 16 or 35 positions autosamplers can be connected to Flash. The instrument has been designed to optimize the sample auto-level analysis procedure speeding up the whole preparation. The optional degassing system ensures a complete automatic analysis procedure with no external sample pre-tratment needed. Its new design features light weight and small footprint. Dimensions dxlxh 294x215x308mm Benefits Compact: Flash is a compact-modular instrument and can be both upgraded and configutated to satisfy the ever-changing laboratory needs. Easy-To-Use: The colored touchscreen display guides the user in each programming, analysis and data interpretation phase. On-Line Graphics: During the titration process, a graph giving the analysis trend is displayed in real time. Key Features SPECIFIC PROGRAMS ONLY FOR OENOLOGICAL ANALYSES pH and total acidity: performed with a pH electrode on tel quel sample (editable pH end-point titration) Free, total and combined SO2: performed with double platinum electrode on tel quel sample (ripper method) pH calibration and reagents standardization: optional calibration with several buffers (e.g. 7/3pH) AUTOMATIC BURETTES Up to 2 burettes can be installed: burette equipped with 12.000 high definition stepper motor 10ml clear glass syringe and tip made of interchangeable PTFE Three-way valve (titrant/cleaning reactant suction, titrant delivery, syringe) made of anti-corrosive material PUMPS Very often a titration process requires addition of auxiliary reagents such as acid for acidifying, water for diluting, etc... With up to a maximum of 3 peristaltic pumps, operated together or separately, every phase of the titration process can be made totally automatic. Delivery: 1ml/sec Internal tube: noprene External tube: PVC and PTFE Accessories Printer; Single analyses stand; Sampler: 16 and 35 positions; Automatic degasser; Software for data man-agement on external PC Internal memory: 50 analyses, 10 calibrations; 30 methods Data export: date, hour, operator ID, sample ID, method, result, titrant volume pH calibration: a) 1 buffer calibration (7) b) 2 buffers calibration (7, 4 or 10) c) Theorical (Nernst equation) d) Oenologi-cal: 2 buffers calibration (7, 3), Temperature compensation with pt100 probe during pH Calibration; Buffer auto-recognize; Refusal defective electrodes; Notice expired calibration Request a Quote CONTACT US Company First name Last name Email Phone State How can we help? * Sales Service Message Error Text Success Text Submit

  • COLLIN Extruders: Modular Control, Reliable Output | CISCAL

    Explore COLLIN extruders—lab, pilot and medical lines with modular control, cleanroom options and reliable output for Australian R&D and production. Modular Control, Reliable Output: Inside COLLIN Extruders What is a COLLIN Extruder? COLLIN single-screw extruders are compact lab and pilot machines used to turn pellets or powder into filaments, strands, films and tubes ideal for screening resins, small-lot compounding, process development and pilot production. The core families are: Series Plain-English use case Typical features E — Entrance (LAB•LINE) Cost-efficient lab/R&D and QC Compact lab frames; suitable for polyolefins and many technical polymers; swap dies and downstream easily. P — Professional (LAB•LINE) Modular all-rounder for R&D, pilot and small batches Screw diameters from 12–60 mm; optional high-temperature designs to 500 °C; touchscreen control. T — High-torque/High-speed (PILOT•LINE) Higher output for pilot/production Torque drive up to ~800 rpm; max temp 500 °C; compact build for multi-layer lines. Medical Line Cleanroom-ready tubing, including multi-lumen catheters Medical-grade design, validation/qualification documentation; SCADA options aligned with GAMP; multi-lumen up to 7 channels, <100 µm diameters possible. Teach Line Table-top training/QC and quick screenings Single-screw table-top units with HMI; typical max temp ~300 °C. Why Australian Teams Choose COLLIN Modular and scalable. You can start with an E or P extruder and add or swap dies, pumps and downstream (e.g., water bath, pelletiser, flat/blown-film, tube line) as projects evolve—handy for shared university labs and grant-funded upgrades. Wide process window. P and T machines are offered in high-temperature builds up to 500 °C (air-cooled) for polymers like PEEK and fluoropolymers, and standard builds ~350–400 °C—useful for high-performance and filled formulations. Digital control that fits lab QA. Touch HMI is standard; Medical Line literature notes SCADA solutions per GAMP for data integrity and batch records—useful where ISO 13485/QMS evidence is needed. Local relevance. Australia’s R&D and manufacturing teams are chasing productivity and recycled-content targets while budgets stay tight. ABS industry reporting for 2023–24 highlights productivity and capex signals many labs watch when justifying equipment upgrades. Recycling and circular trials. Government reporting shows plastics recovery remains limited (hundreds of kilotonnes recovered in 2023–24), keeping lab-scale trials and rheology work in focus for recycled feedstock validation. COLLIN’s small-lot lines are well-suited to this. Meet COLLIN at K 2025 (8–15 Oct 2025, Düsseldorf) – Hall 9, Stand B16 When & where: K 2025 runs Wednesday 8 to Wednesday 15 October 2025 at Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitors enter 10:00–18:30 daily. Map from Interactive hall plan : Find COLLIN: Hall 9 • Stand B16 on the official exhibitor profile and interactive hall plan. Tickets & planning: Buy tickets and register visitors in advance on the K site (personalised e-tickets). Use the Hall & Site Plans to map a route (Hall 9 is beside North entrances). Opening hours can get tight with long aisles—block 2–3 hours just for Hall 9 if you plan demos. Getting there (AU reader tips): From Düsseldorf Hbf : take U78 (Messe Nord/Entrance North) or U79 (Messe Ost/Entrance East); Bus 722 also serves the grounds . Shuttles run from carparks to entrances; signage is strong in English. Long-haul travellers: aim to arrive 1–2 days earlier to buffer jet lag and check your badge at off-peak hours. Accommodation: if you’re short on time, look for stays near Stockum/Lohausen or around Nordpark to keep transfers under 20 minutes. What to expect: K is marketed as the world’s No.1 plastics & rubber fair with ~3,000 exhibitors; official pages confirm dates and daily opening times. Build your shortlist and pre-schedule demos. Series at a Glance E — Entrance (LAB•LINE) Best for: cost-efficient lab R&D/QC, resin screening and method development. Typical window: standard builds to ~350 °C; high-temp design to ~400 °C; touch HMI with melt temp/pressure, speed and current display. Hardware sizes: 12, 16, 20, 25, 30, 45 mm nominal diameters; compact on a moveable cabinet for small bays. Materials: polyolefins and many technical polymers (non-abrasive/corrosive fillers). P — Professional (LAB•LINE) Best for: modular all-round R&D, pilot, and small-batch production; easy to scale with dies, pumps and downstream (film, strand, tubing). Typical window: up to 400 °C (air-cooled) / 350 °C (water); high-temp design up to 500 °C (air) / 450 °C (water). Hardware sizes: 12–60 mm nominal diameters with options like barrier screws, heated flange, grooved feed and extra sensors. Controls & data: touch HMI with recipe management, Ethernet/fieldbus and optional SCADA connection. Safety: monitoring per EN 1114-1; example spec shows 560 bar pressure switch-off (PL c). Materials: polyolefins, technical polymers, highly filled, fluoropolymers, biopolymers; COLLIN literature also references high-temp polymers like PEEK in technique notes. T — High-torque/High-speed (PILOT•LINE) Best for: higher output/pilot and near-production runs; good for multi-layer lines. Drive & speed: torque motor up to ~800 rpm, maintaining high torque at speed for higher throughputs. Typical window: up to 500 °C; same HMI/recipe style and SCADA connectivity as P. Tech data: listed T models include E25 T and E30 T; ask for current diameters and throughput windows for your resin. Safety: function monitoring per EN 1114-1 with temperature-controlled zones and the same 560 bar switch-off reference (PL c). Materials: covers fluoropolymers, high-temperature plastics and highly filled mixes. Medical Line Best for: cleanroom-ready tube/catheter development, pharma and selected food projects where hygiene and documentation matter. Tubing scope: multi-lumen and multi-layer tubes; diameter spectrum from <100 µm to ~5 mm; up to 5 layers with co-extrusion. Controls & data: SCADA per GAMP noted in literature; request validation/qualification documentation pack for ISO 13485-style environments. Portfolio note: extruders, compounders, calenders, presses and pelletising can all be supplied in MEDICAL•LINE versions to match your URS. Teach Line Best for: education, apprenticeship, QC and quick material screenings where small footprints and low material use are priorities. Form factor: table-top single-screw extruders with high parameter control; companion Teach Line modules include blown-film, tube, water bath and pelletiser. Material & Temperature Pointers • If you’re targeting fluoropolymers or PEEK/PPSU, shortlist P (high-temp) or T with 450–500 °C capability and appropriate screws/barrels. • For biopolymers and small-lot compounding, E or P with simple downstream (strand/pelletiser) keeps trials affordable. Compliance & Safety for Australian Labs Machine safety. When specified to EU norms, extruders can be configured to the EN 1114-1 safety framework for plastics and rubber screw extruders, covering significant hazards, guarding and interlocks across extruders, feeders and ancillary gear like screen changers and pumps. Your procurement brief should call this out. Medical manufacturing. For med-tech teams working under ISO 13485, the Medical Line documentation provides validation/qualification support, as well as SCADA alignment with GAMP, which is helpful for device records and audits relevant to TGA pathways in Australia. Also see TGA guidance on QMS audits and common nonconformities to plan document trails. University & enterprise procurement. AU institutions typically require “safe procurement of plant” procedures that consider guarding, isolation, training and documentation at purchase. A good example is UQ’s Safe Procurement and Acquisition of Plant and Equipment procedure. Common Australian Applications Plastics & recycling R&D. Small-lot compounding, pressure-filter tests, film/tube trials and rheology studies for recycled content and additives enabled by modular downstream (water baths, pelletisers, flat/blown-film). Medical tubing & biomaterials. EVA, Pebax, TPU and fluoropolymers/PTFE are typical; multi-lumen catheter geometry up to 7 channels, with co-extrusion up to 5 layers and medical-grade materials and surfaces suited for cleanrooms. Food & feed. The Medical Line umbrella also covers designs for pharma and food (including pet)—useful where hygienic materials and cleanability matter. Picking the Right COLLIN Extruder Material class & melt temp: commodity, engineering, fluoropolymers/PTFE, PEEK, biopolymers → consider P/T with high-temp (to 500 °C). Throughput target: lab screening vs pilot output → E/P for lab & small batches; T for higher output. Screw diameter & rpm window : 12–60 mm diameters across P series; T offers ~800 rpm. Filtration/venting: call out screen changers, vented barrels and gear pumps for recyclate/fillers. (Scope covered under EN 1114-1 hazard coverage for ancillary equipment.) Downstream needed: strand/pelletiser, flat or blown film, tubing, water bath. Cleanroom/QMS: Medical Line with cleanable surfaces, documentation and SCADA; align to ISO 13485 file structures. Data & recipes: HMI recipes and optional SCADA for records, auditability and repeat runs. Use case: training vs R&D vs pilot → Teach Line / E / P / T mapped accordingly. Example Configurations for AU Use Cases University Polymer Lab Teach Line extruder or E-series + water bath/strand pelletiser + simple flat/blown-film die. Compact footprint suits teaching bays; easy changeovers help with class rotations. Med-device Pilot Medical Line or P-series with multi-lumen die, closed guarding, inline measurement, recipe/SCADA for batch records and equipment logs aligned with ISO 13485 documentation. Recyclate R&D P-series with higher torque options, vented barrel and melt filtration, plus pelletising; add blown-film or tube take-off for property screening on recycled blends. Ongoing Support in Australia For installation, training, calibration and maintenance across Australia, CISCAL provides national coverage with NATA-accredited services (ISO/IEC 17025, Accreditation No. 411) and offices in NSW (Seven Hills), VIC (Epping) and QLD (Meadowbrook). The team supports site readiness, operator training, periodic calibration and documentation sign-offs. If you prefer to purchase through a local extrusion specialist, Extruders Australia is a partner promoting COLLIN Lab & Pilot Solutions locally and can coordinate demonstrations. Get a Custom Spec Ready to spec a COLLIN extruder for your Australian lab or pilot line? Our team maps E/P/T/Medical/Teach configurations to your materials, EN 1114-1 safety expectations and cleanroom/QMS needs, and coordinates local installation, training and calibration. Book a consult—or meet us at K 2025, Hall 9 • Stand B16 (8–15 Oct, Düsseldorf) for live demos. FAQs Previous Next < Back

  • How Torque Wrench Calibration Is Done | CISCAL

    Learn how torque wrench calibration supports compliance. Step-by-step guide tailored for Australian labs, pharma, and food industries. < Back How Torque Wrench Calibration Is Done Calibration sets a torque wrench’s indicated value against a more accurate reference standard and reports the measurement uncertainty; verification is a quicker in-house check between calibrations. In Australia, choose NATA-accredited labs working to ISO/IEC 17025, with SI traceability (typically via the National Measurement Institute, NMI). The calibration method is defined in ISO 6789-2:2017; design/conformance requirements live in ISO 6789-1:2017. Standards That Apply in Australia ISO 6789-1:2017 covers: design & quality conformance (Type I indicating, Type II setting tools). ISO 6789-2:2017 sets: the calibration method and how to calculate measurement uncertainty ( the lab’s certificate should reference this ). Australia’s former AS 4115: was withdrawn ( Oct 2016 ); calibration follows ISO 6789-2. ISO/IEC 17025 via NATA: auditors expect NATA-endorsed certificates with traceability; NATA’s Metrological Traceability Policy explains how labs demonstrate SI links. You can search NATA’s directory for torque scopes. Terminology tip: ISO 6789 uses “maximum permissible ( relative ) deviation” ( MPD ) instead of a loose “accuracy” label. How Often to Calibrate Principle: set intervals by risk and usage ( criticality, environment, transport, history ). ISO 6789-2 itself suggests 12 months or 5,000 cycles ( whichever first ) if you don’t run your own control procedure; then adapt based on successive results. Industry guidance ( OEM ): Norbar ( AU ) commonly advises every 12 months, with shorter intervals for heavy use/critical tasks; 5,000 cycles is widely cited as a default. Norbar Torque Tools+1 Decision Mini-table (Illustrative, not Prescriptive): Situation Suggested interval Critical process / high use / harsh environment 6 months or ≤5,000 cycles Routine production / moderate use 12 months After shock, overload, transport damage Immediately, then shorten temporarily ( Record the rationale in your QMS; ISO doesn’t mandate a single number. ) Iteh Standards Equipment Used Torque tester / transducer with known uncertainty ( calibrated and traceable ). Under ISO 6789, the measurement device uncertainty must be suitably small relative to the tool’s expected uncertainty (often expressed as ≤¼ of the tool’s expected uncertainty/MPD). Loader/arm & fixtures to apply torque horizontally and support the wrench at the handle load point; good systems minimise parasitic forces ( e.g., floating supports/counter-balance) . Adaptors to align square/hex drives; environmental control ( temperature, etc. ) and a data system to compute uncertainty per ISO 6789-2. Step-by-step: How Torque Wrench Calibration is Done ( ISO 6789-2 ) The steps below reflect ISO 6789-2:2017 concepts used by accredited labs. Your certificate should list method, as-found/as-left, uncertainty, traceability, and equipment IDs. Pre-checks Identify tool type ( Type I indicating vs Type II setting ) and inspect ratchet/drive, scale and handle. Record tool ID. Exercise the wrench Operate the wrench several times near the target value to settle components ( per lab procedure ). Set-up Mount the wrench horizontally; align at the handle load point; use correct adaptors; minimise side loads; record ambient conditions. Select test points Calibrate from the lowest marked value to the top of range; many labs test at minimum, ~60%, and 100% of the specified range, in each direction if applicable. ( ISO 6789-2 requires coverage down to the lowest marked value. ) Apply load at the correct rate For Type II (setting) tools, increase smoothly to ~80%, then reach the target within a short, controlled window ( commonly 0.5 to 4 s from 80% to target refer to the ISO tables by range ). This avoids overshoot and improves repeatability. Repeat readings Take repeated applications per point ( per ISO class ), capturing indicated vs reference values. Compute error & uncertainty ISO 6789-2 defines how to calculate relative measurement error and expanded uncertainty for the tool and to confirm the measurement device is suitable ( its uncertainty interval ≤¼ of the tool’s expected uncertainty interval ). Adjust ( Type II ) & re-test If the tool is adjustable and out of tolerance, adjust and repeat the points to produce as-left results. Issue certificate Include as-found/as-left, uncertainty, method = ISO 6789-2:2017, ambient conditions, equipment IDs, traceability ( NMI/ILAC chain ), technician sign-off, and next due date ( your risk-based choice ). Pass/Fail Criteria & Accuracy MPD ( maximum permissible relative deviation ) is the ISO term; tools must meet the MPD for their type/class. ( Manufacturers may specify tighter. ) In practice, many hand wrenches work to ±4% or ±6% classes ( depending on type/class and torque level ). Use the tool datasheet and your quality procedure to select the rule. Worked Example ( Illustrative ): Target = 100 N·m; average indicated = 96.0 N·m; relative error = ( 96.0−100 )/100 = −4.0%. Expanded uncertainty ( k≈2 ) on the tool at this point = ±1.2%.Decision rule ( per ISO/IEC 17025 QMS ): if MPD = ±4%, this result just meets the limit at the point estimate; if your lab applies guard banding, uncertainty may influence the pass decision. ( Your certificate should state the decision rule used. ) Compliance in Regulated Industries (Australia) Pharma ( TGA / PIC/S GMP ): Calibrated, qualified equipment with records is expected under the PIC/S Guide to GMP adopted by the TGA. ( TGA currently references the PIC/S Guide; version updates are in progress with transition communications. ) Food & beverage ( FSANZ ): Food safety standards require reliable measurements under documented controls; calibrated devices support HACCP and verification of critical fasteners on processing equipment. Maintenance Tips That Extend Calibration Stability Store at minimum load; avoid shock and over-range. Handle at the marked centre of the handle; don’t use extensions not accounted for. User verification between lab calibrations using a torque checker helps spot drift early (not a substitute for a full ISO 6789-2 calibration). Transport in a padded case; record cycles to refine intervals. Choosing a Provider (What to Look for) NATA accreditation for torque under ISO/IEC 17025 (check the Scope of Accreditation for ranges & CMCs). Certificates showing ISO 6789-2 method, uncertainty, and SI traceability (via NMI or an ILAC NMI). Turnaround & logistics, on-site options, and digital record access. CISCAL proof points: NATA Acc. No. 411; torque scope 1.25–1,500 N·m (CMC ±1.2%), multi-state presence, operating since 1963, and the SMART portal for real-time certificates and asset tracking. FAQs Previous Next

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