NEWS & Technical notes
Top Ten Torque Wrench Usage Tips To Ensure Accuracy
Torque wrenches are commonplace across a variety of industrial settings and even in homes. Considering their widespread use, however, there are several things that people get wrong or simply do not know. Here at Pylon Electronics, we are experts at precision and calibration. Because torque [...]
Pylon mourns the loss of a colleague & friend
Pylon Electronics mourns the loss of a colleague and friend, who was taken from us far too early. Michael Lapointe (Mike) was a dedicated hardworking calibration technician at our Dartmouth facility. Mike was a very kindhearted person who was always there, ready to lend a [...]
Pylon Electronics COVID-19 Update
At Pylon Electronics, Wescan Calibration, and JEM Precision, we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation and have put measures in place that protect the health and safety of the public and our employees while adhering to government guidelines and requirements. The services we provide [...]
Pylon Electronics COVID-19 Response
At Pylon Electronics, Wescan Calibration, and JEM Precision, we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and are putting measures in place to protect the health and safety of the public and our employees. The situation with COVID-19 is extremely dynamic and we will continue to [...]
Demystifying Measurement Uncertainty
Why is Measurement Uncertainty Important? Quality and cost are directly impacted by measurement uncertainty. Many industries including research, manufacturing, finance, and healthcare rely on reports that contain quantitative data from measurement results. Product quality, experiment results, financial decisions, and medical diagnosis can all be directly [...]
Importance of Calibration Series: History of Horsepower
Most of us take calibration and standardized measurements for granted, not even thinking about the chaos that would ensue without it. However, the impact of unstandardized measurements would make life extremely difficult. Imagine trying to follow plans to build a deck on your house without [...]
Pylon Electronics Becomes Largest Independent Canadian-Owned Calibration Company
We are excited to announce that Pylon Electronics has become the largest Independent Canadian owned calibration company with the acquisition of Wescan Calibration Services and JEM Precision. Wescan has laboratories in Vancouver and Calgary, and JEM, located in Edmonton, is well established and respected calibration [...]
Bathroom Scale Accuracy & Calibration: It’s all about balance
Ever doubt the accuracy of your bathroom scale? If the scale hasn’t moved after a week of dieting and exercising, could it be wrong? When we work hard at trying to lose weight, we want results. When the scale doesn’t reflect our efforts, it’s only [...]
What Is The Recommended Calibration Cycle?
A common question in the calibration industry is, “How often should our instruments be calibrated according to industry quality standards?” The problem is that quality standards do not specify the calibration period of specific equipment because there are just too many factors involved for any [...]
Understanding the calibration data….what do the numbers mean?
As we have discussed in previous blogs, the purpose of calibration is to take a “snapshot in time” on a Unit Under Test (UUT) to determine performance. We are comparing our measured values against the (Original Equipment Manufacturer’s) OEM’s specifications for a specific instrument. This [...]
Torque Calibrations Are Important For Your Safety
As we drive into spring, thoughts of warm weather and road trips to the beach have us anticipating the date when we can roll the windows down and switch out our winter tires for summer ones. But did you know that each time you have [...]
Getting The Most Out Of Our Calibration & Repair Services
Today we would like to take a moment to discuss how you-- the customer-- can contribute to a positive service experience. From the importance of good communication and instructions to things that would be helpful to include, here’s the short list on how to minimize [...]
It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity…
So often this is our common complaint during the warmer weather. As living beings, we have been on the constant search for the perfect balance of being "not too cold and not too hot", but relative humidity affects us much more than our personal discomfort [...]
Onsite Calibration Services
When clients call Pylon to discuss calibration services, one question that can arise is “do I ship my equipment in for service or can you calibrate it onsite?” The answer can depend on what specific equipment requires calibration, how much equipment needs to be calibrated [...]
Fitness Tracker Accuracy | Pylon Electronics
Have you been tracking your calories and using a fitness tracker to help you lose weight? Struggling with minimal results? You’re not alone and it could be due to the inaccuracy of your fitness tracker. It seems like almost everyone has tried to lose weight [...]
More Calibration Service Questions | Pylon Electronics
Why do I need a calibration provider – I can do it myself? As a follow-up to my last blog, Common Calibration Questions, I felt the above question was another valid one to address. It is something clients have asked when they start to look [...]
Calibration Service Questions | Pylon Electronics
There is no disputing that calibration plays an important role in the proper maintenance of test and measurement equipment. But to a lot of people out there, it can also be a bit confusing. Quite frequently I get calls from clients asking if they should [...]
ISO/IEC 17025 Certification Process | Pylon Electronics
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests and/or calibrations, including sampling. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods, non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods. It is applicable to all organizations performing tests and/or calibrations. These include, for example, [...]
What Is Calibration | Pylon Electronics
In short, calibration is a documented process where the measurement instrument to be calibrated is compared against a known value, typically a more accurate reference standard. It is good to remember the old fact that all measurements have error and calibration tells how much! An [...]