Calibration Service
Force Gauge Calibration Service
Force calibration at American Gage is performed against dead-weight standards — gravity acting on known mass, the reference method that delivers the best uncertainties available — in the mechanical laboratory we’ve run since 1968.
Reference
Dead-weight standards
Types
Digital & mechanical, tension & compression
Turnaround
7–10 business days (expedited available)
Accreditation
A2LA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 · #4296.01
Dead weights, because force starts with mass
Force references built on load cells inherit those cells’ drift. Dead-weight calibration ties your force gauge directly to mass and gravity — the primary approach — which is why our force work is performed against dead-weight standards. Certificates report as-found/as-left readings through the range, measurement uncertainty, NIST traceability, and the Z540.3 decision rule.
Typical workload includes digital and mechanical force gauges, push-pull gauges, crimp testers, and tension/compression instruments used everywhere from medical device assembly to wire-harness production.
Simple logistics, honest repair calls
Force gauges travel well: free SoCal pickup routes (OC Mon & Wed, LA Tue & Thu, Inland Empire Fri) or nationwide mail-in, with 7–10 business day standard turnaround. Instruments that arrive damaged or drifting get an evaluation first — and per our standing policy, repair estimates never exceed 50% of replacement cost.
What we see most
- Digital force gauges
- Mechanical force gauges
- Push-pull gauges
- Crimp & tension testers
- Compression meters
Force Gauge Calibration FAQs
Why does dead-weight calibration matter for force gauges?
Dead weights derive force directly from calibrated mass and gravity rather than from another sensor, minimizing the uncertainty stacked into your gauge’s calibration — meaningful when your tolerance is tight.
Do you calibrate force test stands too?
We calibrate the force gauges and instruments that mount in test stands; ask us about your specific stand configuration when you request a quote.
Need force gauge calibration?
Send your list — manufacturer, model, quantity — and we'll return scope, pricing, and turnaround within one to two business days.