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Over time an instrument’s accuracy can drift. This is normally caused by general wear and degradation, however, hazardous environments or instrument shocks can speed up this process. To ensure confidence in the results of your instrument, we always advise that they should be regularly serviced and calibrated. This will ensure reliable, accurate and consistent measurements are given.
Rhopoint Instruments has UKAS/ISO 17025 accreditation for gloss calibration. This accreditation ensures that gloss measurements are accurate, compliant, and reliable, thus supporting both product quality and business reputation.
There are 3 main reasons why calibration is important, especially within the manufacturing and testing industries:
To ensure that all results are accurate and true
To ensure that each test is measured against a consistent and repeatable result
Calibration and servicing ensures that measuring devices remain in conformance to measuring standards, a requirement for most industries
Physical condition assessment and basic function test.
Repeatability, accuracy and linearity of the instruminent are measured.
(Quote issued if major repair work is required. On receipt of a purchase order, the repair and recalibration is performed).
Optic elements are inspected. The gloss meter is calibrated throughout the full range of measurement for each parameter, with minor adjustments made if required.
Instrument calibration date, internal stored calibration values, calibration reference updated.
Calibration certificates for the tile and the instrument are generated along with a report of the as-received so that any changes made during the calibration can be tracked in a fully-traceable manner.
Note: The primary master gloss artefacts used in our calibrations are calibrated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA in accordance with the best practices and data available, which are upgraded when appropriate. All of our gloss calibrations are therefore traceable to NIST, with documentation available on request.
To find a local service centre, please use the button below. All listed centres are able to perform factory-level glossmeter calibrations adhering to Rhopoint procedures whilst providing full traceability for the instrument and tile.
Rhopoint IQ & Novo-Gloss
FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide
Common questions about how to operate glossmeters
IQ Flex
Measurement advice
Advice on how to use and calibrate the IQ Flex
Why should I send my glossmeter for manufacturer’s recalibration?
Ensure accuracy with regular calibration
Confidence that reliable, accurate and consistent measurements are given
Fully-traceable updates in a report and a certificate showing proof
Never miss a service with our yearly reminder to schedule one
