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Custom-Cal’s onsite calibration keep Kathrein’s Scala Division on the air

The Scala Division of Kathrein Inc. a leading manufacturer of professional antennas, RF filters, and accessories located in Medford, OR. They manufacture and sell a wide variety of products, including:

  • Base station system products for all cellular networks worldwide, PMR and air traffic control,
  • Satellite reception systems, receivers and terrestrial reception antennas for radio and TV, headend systems and distribution technology for community antenna nets and house distribution systems,
  • Broadband communication systems for cable networks; FTTX networks; IPTV solutions for carriers, hotels, hospitals, and other users,
  • Professional radio and TV transmitting antenna systems,
  • Specialist vehicle antennas, and automotive electronic systems, and
  • RFID Systems, antennas and readers
The Agilent 8722ES has a frequency range of 50 MHz to 40 GHz and can make a wide variety of RF measurements.

The Agilent 8722ES has a frequency range of 50 MHz to 40 GHz and can make a wide variety of RF measurements.

To keep their production lines running, they use Custom-Cal’s onsite calibration services. Our Oregon Laboratory, also based in Medford, OR, is the preferred source for calibrating a number of different instruments, including:

  • Agilent 8722ES S-parameter Vector Network Analyzer,
  • Agilent E8358A -015 PNA Network Analyzer, and
  • Agilent 8712ESE Network Analyzer

Devin, Scala’s Test Section Supervisor, has been very satisfied with our services. He noted, “The onsite calibration was very professional, and we are very happy with the work that Custom Calibration has done for us.”

Custom-Cal calibrates and repairs torque wrenches

Custom-Cal can calibrate and repair all kinds of torque tools, including torque wrenches, torque screwdrivers, closure torque testers,  torque dials, and torque gauges.

Custom-Cal can calibrate and repair all kinds of torque tools, including torque wrenches, torque screwdrivers, closure torque testers, torque dials, and torque gauges.

A torque wrench is used where the tightness of screws and bolts is crucial. A torque wrench allows an operator to measure the torque applied to a fastener so that he or she can appropriately tighten the fastener. Applying the correct torque to the fasteners in an assembly assures that all of the parts have the proper tension and load.

There are several different types of torque wrenches, including click wrenches, beam wrenches, and electronic wrenches.

Calibration
Regularly-scheduled verification and calibration ensure that your torque wrenches will meet their accuracy and reliability specifications. Most manufacturers call for calibration every 5,000 to 7,000 cycles of normal use. Misuse can also affect torque wrench accuracy. If a torque wrench is jerked or forced when applying torque, torque application will be highly inaccurate and inconsistent.

Custom-Cal services torque wrenches
Custom-Cal calibrates torque wrenches in-house and on-site.? We can accommodate, torque screwdrivers, closure torque testers,? torque dials, and torque gauges as well other torque indicating devices.? We can calibrate any torque tool or instrument with a minimum torque as low as 5 ozf. in.. and as high as 250 lbf. ft. We can even handle larger wrenches up to 1000 lbf. ft.. upon request. We specialize in quick turnaround times and we can expedite delivery upon request.?

We can verify and calibrate any torque tool from these manufacturers and more:

  • AKO
  • Aimco
  • Ametek
  • Armstrong
  • AWS
  • Blackhawk
  • CDI
  • Chatillon
  • CIP
  • Computorq
  • Craftsman
  • Dillon
  • Imada
  • KD Tools
  • Larson
  • Mark-10
  • Mecmesin
  • Mountz
  • Norbar
  • NuLine
  • Proto
  • S-K
  • Snap-On
  • Sturtevant Richmont
  • Tohnichi

To verify and calibrate your torque tools, we use the some of the most accurate torque analyzers and calibrators available, including:

  • Mountz TL-10i Torque Analyzer. This instrument can measure torque from 1 – 10 lbf. in. with an accuracy of up to ?0.5%. With adapters, we can use this instrument up 100 lbf. in., and can also calibrate electric torque drivers.
  • Mountz Torque System S320. This instrument has a range of 1 ozf. in. to 320 ozf. in and an accuracy of ?0.5%.
  • Teledyne Test Services LC-20 Torque Wrench Calibrator. The LC-20 Torque Wrench Calibrator is a highly accurate, microprocessor-based instrument that is traceable to NIST. The accuracy of this instrument is ?0.25% full scale.

Please contact us for all your torque tool calibration needs.?Phone 888-530-9009 or e-mail?sales@custom-cal.com.

Agilent 86100 oscilloscopes are still very popular instruments for characterizing digital signals from 50 MHz to 80 GHz.

Agilent 86100A gets an OEM software upgrade

Agilent 86100 oscilloscopes are still very popular instruments for characterizing digital signals from 50 MHz to 80 GHz.

Agilent 86100 oscilloscopes are still very popular instruments for characterizing digital signals from 50 MHz to 80 GHz.

Here at CCWest, (Custom Calibration Solutions West Coast laboratory), located in beautiful Southern Oregon, we have been repairing Agilent 86100A/B/C oscilloscopes. The most common problems that we see are inoperative displays and operating system problems.?We have developed standard repair prices for these and other common malfunctions.

Our extensive experience with these scopes allows us to offer quick turnaround times and very competitive pricing, and we back our work with a warranty. The result is a lot of very satisfied customers. If you have service questions about the Agilent 86100 series of oscilloscopes, please phone us at?541-245-3992 or contact us by e-mail.

Fiber optic fushion splicers; NIST calibration or not?

Is the theory that we can verify the manufacturer’s claims of insertion loss on a fiber splice with OPM’s and OTDR’s valid?

I am looking for splicer manufacturers/distributors, to participate in a series of tests that would validate the theory, that a NIST traceable calibration/verification on the Insertion loss of a fiber splice is sound. If you have a demo unit, and want to be included, email me or call… Jon Winchester, jwinchester@custom-cal.com 541.245.3992
CCWest Laboratory

Custom Calibration Solutions LLC has an Ebay Store!

Custom-Cal is ramping up exposure to our awesome products and services with a new Ebay store. The store offers both products and services including:

  • NIST calibration services,
  • test and measurement equipment,
  • TMDE,?repair services,
  • new and used equipment, and
  • automated testing and calibration solutions.

As you know, Custom-Cal specializes in?optical and RF/microwave?analyzers, meters, sources, and other testing equipment, but our store also carries a wide variety of ?equipment and accessories for just about any testing need.

Popular brands

Our ebay store carries many popular brands:

  • HP/ Agilent,
  • Tektronix,
  • JGR,
  • EXFO,
  • Yamasaki,
  • JDSU, and
  • many more!

If our Ebay store doesn’t have what you’re looking for, visit our website, or better yet call us at 888-530-9009 or e-mail?sales@custom-cal.com, and?let us help you with all your test and measurement questions.

Jon Winchester

Jon Winchester
Phone: 541.245.3992
E-mail: jwinchester@custom-cal.com