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Troemner’s Pipette Calibration Laboratory was the first NVLAP
accredited laboratory for pipettes in the United States. Troemner
offers a complete calibration and repair service for most
brands of pipettes, repeaters and burettes from 0.1 µl
up to 100 ml.
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Facility
and Environment
Troemner's
state-of-the-art Pipette Calibration Laboratory meets or exceeds
the requirements listed in internationally recognized standards.
This laboratory was carefully designed and constructed to
reduce the effects of vibrations and to strictly control and
monitor the environment. Temperature in the laboratory is
measured to ± 0.01 degree C and controlled to within
0.2 degree C, with no more than a 0.2 degree C change per
hour. Humidity is measured to ± 2% with no more than
a 5% change per hour. Barometric pressure is measured to 0.01
mm Hg.
Equipment
Troemner
has invested in the most advanced instrumentation including
gravimetric and spectrophotometric equipment for calibrations
of pipettes. Gravimetric pipette calibrations are performed
using six high precision balances and mass comparators; some
with resolution as low as 1 µg. Troemner also uses humidity
traps and other methods to assure accurate gravimetric calibrations.
Due to the direct relationship between weight and volume,
the Troemner reputation for weighing accuracy is fully utilized
in the pipette calibration process to achieve low measurement
uncertainties. Spectrophotometric calibrations are performed
using photospectrometry, whereby refractive index is proportional
to volume. Both techniques assure that only the highest standards
are met for complete reliability of pipette calibrations.
Staff
Troemner's
staff of metrologists and technicians possesses a high level
of expertise in performing superior pipette calibrations,
adjustments and repairs. Troemner’s metrology staff
and calibration technicians also have training from several
pipette manufacturers.
Processes
Troemner’s
pipette calibrations are comprehensive and include details
such as making sure that every channel of a multi-channel
pipette is fully tested and calibrated. Troemner performs
vacuum and leak tests, cleans every pipette, greases the piston,
and inspects seals and "O" rings to assure performance
accuracy after the calibration. Calibration procedures also
include full service and parts availability for all types
and brands of pipettes. Free repair estimates are provided.

Pipette Calibration Certificates
Troemner’s
NVLAP Pipette Calibration Certificates (view samples of gravimetric
and photometric
certificates) are designed to meet stringent regulatory and
audit requirements including all ISO (including ISO/IEC 17025),
FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD, NCCLS, CLIA, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear
requirements. The NIST-administered National Voluntary Laboratory
Accreditation Program (NVLAP
Lab Code 105013-0) approves all procedures for this detailed
certificate.
Pipette Calibration Services Include:
- Calibration of pipettes, repeaters and burettes
- Traceability to NIST
- NVLAP Accredited – 0.1 µl to 5 ml, Laboratory capability 0.1 µl to 100 ml
- Low measurement uncertainty: ±0.027 µl to ±5.98 µl
- Every channel of a multi-channel pipette is fully tested and calibrated
- Thorough evaluation of pipette performance
- Visual vacuum leak test
- Full service and parts availability for all types and brands of pipettes
- Free repair estimates
- Gravimetric and spectrophotometric calibration procedures
- Fast turnaround time
Troemner offers 3 levels of Pipette Calibration Service.
Troemner offers three standard pipette calibration services. We can
also customize calibrations to meet your particular requirements.
Below is a comparison of the various standard services available
from Troemner.

Level 1 Pipette Calibration Service – designed to
meet all of your stringent requirements including: GLP, GMP,
FDA, ISO, NCCLS, CAP and CLIA.
- The most comprehensive NVLAP accredited repair, calibration
and certificate service available.
- A 10-10-10 testing structure, utilizing 10 measurements at three different
volumes for a total of 30 measurements. Included is the
"As Found" and "As Left" data.
Level
1 Gravimetric Pipette Calibration Certificate Sample
Level
1 Photometric Pipette Calibration Certificate Sample
Level 2 Pipette Calibration Service – designed for
companies that may not require the extensive measurements
and pipette calibration data provided by the Level 1 Pipette
Calibration Certificate.
- Performed under
the same strict conditions as the Level 1 Pipette Calibration
Service.
- A 4-4-4 testing structure. Technicians utilize 4 measurements at three different
volumes for a total of 24 measurements ("As Found"
and "As Left").
- Cost of repair and replacement parts not included in the service fee.
Level 3 Pipette Calibration Service – designed for
companies who require third party validation of "as found"
data only. This service includes:
- Visual inspection upon arrival for signs of damage and/or wear.
If the pipette is determined to be inoperative or malfunctioning,
the cost of the repair and any necessary parts will be determined
and a Troemner representative will contact you for approval
to either proceed or to return the unit in its "As
Found" condition. Cost of repair and replacement parts
is extra.
- Performed under the same strict conditions as the Level 1 Pipette
Calibration Service.
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