Force Calibration Services in Walcott, ND

For reliable measurements of force – from small spring gauges to heavy industrial load cells – J&J Calibration’s force calibration services have you covered. Based in Walcott, ND, we serve the region’s manufacturing, agriculture, and construction industries with precision force and tension calibration. As an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited provider, J&J ensures your force-measuring devices are accurate, helping you maintain safety and quality in your operations. We are a full-service calibration lab equipped for both laboratory and on-site force calibrations, backed by the expertise of the Accredited Labs network. Our team understands the importance of dependable force readings for applications like material testing, torque/tensioning, and weighing systems – we deliver trustworthy results that keep you in compliance and prevent costly equipment errors.

Capabilities Overview

• Broad Force Range: Our capabilities span from very low forces (a few ounces or grams-force) to extremely high forces in the tens of thousands of pounds-force. We calibrate devices measuring compression, tension, or torque-force across a broad range (our network’s expertise covers force from millinewtons up to hundreds of thousands of pounds-force). Whether you need to verify a small handheld force gauge or a large industrial press load cell, we have the equipment and know-how.
• Specialized Equipment: We utilize controlled hydraulic and deadweight systems, lever-arm machines, and reference load cells to apply known forces for calibration. For example, we can generate compressive forces using certified dead weights and hydraulic force testers, and we can apply tensile forces with test stands and machinery. Our force calibration standards and methods achieve low uncertainty (often 0.1% of reading or better) to meet ASTM E4 and other relevant standards for force measurement.
• Dynamic and Static Calibration: J&J can perform both static calibrations (gradual force application) and dynamic/verifications (where applicable, e.g., material testers under motion). We ensure devices like torque-force tools and crane scales are calibrated in conditions that simulate their actual use. Our technicians also account for factors like gravity direction (for crane or hanging scales) to ensure accurate real-world readings.
  
  

Equipment Types Serviced

We calibrate a wide variety of force measurement instruments, including:

• Load Cells & Force Transducers: Single- or multi-point load cells, in tension and compression, up to tens of thousands of pounds. This includes industrial load cells, crane scale load pins, and dynamometers used for weighing or force monitoring.
• Force Gauges & Testers: Handheld digital force gauges, push-pull gauges, and spring scales used in quality testing. Material testing machines (tensile/compression testers) and hardness testers (Rockwell, Brinell, Barcol impressors) are calibrated using known loads to verify their force application accuracy.
• Tension Meters: Cable tensiometers (for wire rope or belt tension), crane tension gauges, and other devices that measure tension force.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Presses: We provide calibration or verification of force output for presses or jacks (using reference load cells) to ensure they apply the intended force.
• Scales (High-Capacity): While primarily a mass measurement, high-capacity floor scales and crane scales rely on force transducers. We can verify their accuracy at multiple points by applying known loads (see also our separate Mass calibration services if applicable).

Additionally, if your equipment combines force with other parameters (e.g. torque-tension devices or proof load testers), we will tailor our service to cover all relevant measurements.

Accreditation & Standards Compliance

Our force calibration procedures adhere to ISO/IEC 17025 and ASTM standards, ensuring you receive traceable and accredited results. J&J’s scope of accreditation covers mechanical measurements including force, and we are ISO 17025 accredited and ANSI Z540-1 compliant for these services. We utilize NIST-traceable load cells and weight standards for calibration, with careful consideration of environmental factors like gravity and vibration. Each calibration includes a certificate of calibration detailing the applied forces, measured readings, correction factors, and uncertainties. This documentation meets the stringent requirements of audits and quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001, NADCAP, etc.), giving you confidence that your force measurements are accurate and legally defensible. Our membership in the Accredited Labs network also means we stay current with industry best practices and can handle specialized compliance needs (for example, force devices used in FAA-regulated testing or OSHA safety equipment checks).