Atlas Copco has become accredited to United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) to provide on-site calibration for measuring the torque (to BS EN 7882:2017) and angle parameters (to VDI/VDE2648-1), for torque transducers up to 1400N·m and 360 degrees. Additionally, Atlas Copco has received accreditation for the on-site calibration of torque wrenches (to BS EN ISO 6789-2:2017) up to a maximum of 1500N·m.
Its approval from UKAS to deliver on-site calibration means that a manufacturer’s tools and instruments can now be calibrated by Atlas Copco on-site at the customer’s premises rather than having to send them to a laboratory.
According to Atlas Copco, this process saves businesses time and money, as production downtime, packaging and transportation costs are avoided, as well as the need for back-up tools. Having this level of measurement and traceability assurance helps asset managers improve production quality by minimising the risk of rework and warranty claims.
Nicolas Van Zyl, Atlas Copco’s UK calibration manager, said: “In securing this ground-breaking accreditation, Atlas Copco has demonstrated we are at the forefront of error-proofing the factory assembly line, by ensuring accuracy and consistency of tightening procedures to extremely high tolerances, backed up by fully traceable quality assurance. Our ability to calibrate at the customer’s facility provides compelling added value, that stands Atlas Copco apart in the marketplace and forms a key part of our Smart Integrated Ecosystem philosophy for 2023 and beyond.”