When measurement accuracy affects product quality and regulatory compliance, you need a gravimetric testing company you can trust.
Allometrics is an A2LA ISO 17025 accredited laboratory, providing NIST traceable calibration services for over 50 years. Our climate-controlled gravimetric testing facility and experienced technicians serve pharmaceutical, chemical, food processing, and manufacturing operations nationwide.
What sets Allometrics apart:
- A2LA ISO 17025 accreditation
- NIST traceable measurements with complete documentation
- 50+ years of metrological expertise in lab and field environments
- Detailed Certificates of Calibration that satisfy auditors
- Nationwide gravimetric testing service with consistent quality standards
Whether you need routine calibration or emergency services, we deliver the precision and audit-ready documentation your operation requires.
Industries That Rely On Our Gravimetric Testing Services
Accurate gravimetric measurements are necessary for regulatory compliance and continuous, reliable performance across regulated industries. We serve industries where measurement precision directly affects product safety, process control, and audit readiness.
Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology: Drug manufacturing facilities, compounding pharmacies, research laboratories, and quality control labs requiring precise weighing for formulation, batch verification, and FDA compliance documentation
Chemical & Petrochemical: Chemical processors, refineries, specialty chemical manufacturers, and testing laboratories where accurate measurement ensures product specifications, safety protocols, and environmental compliance
Food & Beverage Processing: Production facilities, packaging operations, quality assurance labs, and distribution centers maintaining HACCP compliance, recipe accuracy, and weight verification for labeled products [1]
Manufacturing & Industrial: Aerospace component manufacturers, automotive facilities, electronics production, and precision manufacturing operations where measurement accuracy affects product quality and process control
Laboratory & Research: University research facilities, government laboratories, private testing labs, and analytical service providers requiring high-precision measurement capabilities and metrological traceability
Healthcare & Medical Devices: Hospital pharmacies, medical device manufacturers, clinical laboratories, and healthcare facilities needing calibrated equipment for patient safety and regulatory standards
Our many years of experience serving these industries and others means we better understand the specific documentation requirements, specifications, and compliance standards your operation has to meet.
Why Choose Allometrics for Gravimetric Testing
Selecting the right calibration partner affects your audit results, operational efficiency, and ability to defend measurement data. Our 50+ years of experience and ISO 17025 accreditation provide the technical competence and documentation quality that regulated industries require.
A2LA ISO 17025 Accreditation: Our accreditation demonstrates verified technical competence in gravimetric calibration. Independent auditors confirm our laboratory practices, measurement capabilities, and quality management systems meet international standards. [2]
NIST Traceable Measurements: Every calibration links back to the National Institute of Standards and Technology through an unbroken chain of comparisons. [3]
50+ Years of Metrological Expertise: Since 1976, we’ve built deep knowledge of gravimetric calibration across laboratory and industrial environments. Our technicians are familiar with equipment nuances, environmental factors, and a variety of compliance documentation requirements.
Climate-Controlled Laboratory: Our state-of-the-art gravimetric testing facility maintains precise temperature and humidity conditions required for accurate and precise measurements.
Nationwide Service: We maintain consistent service quality in our lab or at your location.
Audit-Ready Documentation: Our detailed Certificates of Calibration include measurement traceability, accreditation status that satisfies regulatory requirements.
Understanding Gravimetric Testing and Calibration
What is Gravimetric Testing?
Gravimetric testing verifies and calibrates instruments that measure mass, weight, and force. This testing compares your equipment’s measurements against certified reference standards with known values traceable to national measurement institutes. The process identifies measurement errors, measures uncertainty, and ensures your weighing instruments provide accurate, defensible data.
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Gravimetric Testing Company
Regulatory Compliance: Regular gravimetric calibration provides documented evidence that your weighing systems meet applicable standards—exactly what auditors need during inspections.
Measurement Confidence: When formulation accuracy, quality control decisions, and process parameters depend on weight measurements, calibrated equipment removes guesswork and while providing defensible data.
Reduce Operational Costs: Out-of-tolerance equipment causes rejected batches, failed inspections, and rework costs. Regular calibration catches drift before it affects production and helps you to stay within your budget.
Equipment Longevity: Early detection of wear or performance problems extends equipment life and prevents unexpected failures and downtime.
Risks of Neglecting Gravimetric Calibration
Failed Audits: Missing or expired calibrations result in audit findings, warning letters, or production holds until compliance is restored.
Invalid Test Results: Uncalibrated equipment produces questionable data. If scales drift out of tolerance, every batch tested and every quality decision made with that equipment becomes suspect.
Production Disruptions: Equipment that fails during inspection creates immediate problems. Emergency calibration can cost more than scheduled maintenance, and production delays compound financial impact.
Gravimetric Testing Questions: Expert Answers from Our Calibration Laboratory
Gravimetric testing works by verifying instruments that measure mass, weight, and force by comparing your equipment’s measurements against certified reference standards with known values. Our technicians apply calibrated weights to your equipment, record the displayed values, and compare these readings to actual reference values to determine if your instrument measures within acceptable tolerances, identifying any measurement errors.
Gravimetric testing is very accurate when performed by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory using NIST traceable standards. At Allometrics we maintain climate-controlled conditions with precise temperature and humidity control, which are required for precise gravimetric measurements. Our calibration provides documented traceability through an unbroken chain of comparisons back to national measurement standards, giving you defensible, audit-ready data.
Our gravimetric testing center provides services nationwide, therefore maintaining consistent quality standards whether you send instruments and equipment to our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory or we come to your facility. Our experienced field technicians serve all types of industries across the country. Feel free to contact Allometrics at (281) 474-3329 to discuss your calibration needs.