In-lab calibration allows measuring and test equipment to be serviced within a controlled laboratory environment using dedicated calibration systems, reference standards, and specialized equipment.
Calibration laboratories typically maintain their most advanced measurement standards and highest-accuracy systems within the laboratory, making in-lab service well suited for equipment requiring precise measurements, broader calibration ranges, or specialized capabilities.
In-lab calibration is performed when equipment is sent or delivered to a calibration laboratory rather than calibrated at the customer’s facility.
Once received, equipment is identified, inspected, calibrated using the appropriate laboratory standards, documented, and prepared for return to the customer.
Because technicians have access to the laboratory’s full range of calibration systems and supporting equipment, in-lab calibration can often provide capabilities that are not practical to transport to an onsite location.
A major advantage of in-lab calibration is access to specialized calibration standards and measurement systems.
Depending on the equipment, laboratory calibration may support electrical, dimensional, pressure, torque, force, temperature, flow, and specialized test equipment.
These systems allow technicians to perform calibrations across broader ranges and, where required, at higher levels of measurement accuracy than may be available with portable onsite equipment.
Environmental conditions can influence measurement results, particularly when performing high-accuracy calibrations.
Laboratory environments allow temperature and other relevant conditions to be controlled and monitored during calibration.
At KELI Labs, specialized environments such as our temperature-controlled Cold Room provide additional environmental control for calibration work where stable conditions are important to the measurement process.
In-lab calibration is also well suited for organizations managing large quantities of measuring and test equipment.
A dedicated laboratory can process routine calibration programs using established workflows for receiving, calibration, documentation, quality review, and return.
This helps KELI Labs support customers sending recurring or high-volume equipment while maintaining consistent service and turnaround expectations.
Both in-lab and onsite calibration can be useful depending on the equipment and operation.
Onsite calibration can reduce the need to transport equipment and may be ideal for large inventories or equipment that is difficult to remove from a facility.
In-lab calibration provides access to the laboratory’s broader capabilities, specialized standards, controlled environments, and equipment that may not be practical to transport.
For many organizations, the most effective calibration program uses a combination of both services.
KELI Labs provides in-lab calibration services for a wide range of measuring and test equipment used throughout aviation, aerospace, defense, manufacturing, maintenance, and other industries.
Our laboratories combine specialized calibration equipment, controlled environments, experienced technicians, and established workflows to support both individual instruments and large recurring calibration programs.