Air gages can provide highly precise and extremely accurate measurements. However, air gages must be properly calibrated to ensure accuracy during use. In this blog post, we’ll look at four tips for properly calibrating air gages, so you can ensure accuracy for every measurement.
Follow Manufacturer Guidelines
Each air gage has specific calibration requirements and procedures. Familiarize yourself with these requirements before starting the calibration process. For the proper procedures and requirements for your device, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Perform Pre-Calibration Checks
Conduct pre-calibration checks and inspections of air gages to identify any visible damage, wear, or irregularities that may impact calibration results. Verify that the air gages are clean, debris-free, and in optimal working condition. If your air gage is damaged, it may not provide accurate readings even after following other calibration best practices.
Calibrate Your Gage Routinely
Calibration should be a part of your regular air gage maintenance routine. We recommend calibrating your device every six months or after every 1,000 hours of use, whichever comes first, to expand the life span of your device and improve its measurement accuracy.
Use the Proper Tools
To ensure proper calibration of your air gaging device, it’s important to use the right equipment during the calibration process. One necessary tool is an air master gage, which is used to calibrate and verify the accuracy of your gage. With this tool, you can tell when you have calibrated your device. Another tool that benefits the calibration process is a column, which converts the results of an air gage into user-friendly results. Air Gaging LLC sells Stotz air gage digital readout displays and air master gages to help you calibrate your devices.
Proper air gage calibration is essential to getting accurate measurement readings with your device. With these four tips for properly calibrating air gages, you can ensure your device is offering the precise, accurate readings you look for in an air gaging device.