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PRECISION. WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
Calibration and recalibration service from the Hoffmann Group
Welcome to the future: Our new calibration laboratory.
New address – the same good service. From the beginning of August 2021 we will perform initial calibration of our measuring tools at our modern calibration laboratory in Nuremberg, and recalibration at our partner Trescal, who have a presence in 24 countries – uncomplicated, quick and precise.
From August 2021 we will be offering maximum precision and top quality at our brand-newcalibration laboratory at our Nuremberg site. With Trescal we have brought the global leader in calibration services on board.
Your measuring tools in the best hands
From goods receipt, preparation and laboratories through tooutgoing goods, only specialised professionals work on your order as before. Thanks to Trescal’s wide range of accreditations, our experts calibrate a hugely diverse range of measuring tools from many different manufacturers every day. We support the measurement technology areas in your company with expert advice, thereby ensuring the quality of your products and services.
Simple handling
Simply send your measuring tools to our new address forrecalibration from 01.08.2021. You don't have to change anything for orders from our catalogue. We will take care of everything! If you have any questions, you will benefit from our comprehensive expertise and optimum consultation as usual.
Sounds simple? It is!
Which calibration interval is the right one for me?
Choosing the right calibration interval plays a key role. As a producer, you want to keep the risk of incorrect measurement as low as possible, whilst simultaneously keeping track of economic factors. The optimally selected calibration cycle can ensure the quality of the testing equipment and thus ensure themeasurement. In accordance with relevant standards, the calibration must be certified at regular intervals. Many companies start with a calibration interval of 12 months. Depending on the frequency of use, quality requirements and wear, the interval may however be reduced or extended. The company that uses the measuring tools is responsible for regular recalibration.
The following criteria can help you specify the correct calibration interval:
- Frequency of use and wear.
- Operating conditions and characteristics of the testing equipment.
- Environmental influences such as temperature.
- Quality requirements of customers and standards.
- Recommendation from the manufacturer.
- Experience with similar testing equipment.
- Consequences of consequential damage to defective testing equipment.
Use a professional service.
Our experienced employees recalibrate your measuring tools or testing equipment, and send them back to you safely packaged. You can track the current status of your testing equipment in our online portal.
You can find the current status of your testing equipment at: ho7.eu/dsp.calibration
Calibration certificates
Your calibration certificates are saved centrally and can be called up as a PDF at any time for 10 years. With us you have peace of mind – we do not pass any data to service providers. In addition to the official calibration certificate from our partner Trescal, you will receive an information sheet containing all important data.
You can find the calibration certificates at any time at:ho7.eu/dsp.calibration
Trescal - our competent local partner. Your benefit from international experience.
Our calibration laboratories are amongst the most modern in Europe. With Trescal as a strong partner we bundle together the experience and competence of both professionals and we can offer recalibration throughout Europe, the USA, Asia and North Africa.
Our new partner has an impressive international presence and more than 20 years of experience in the field of calibration.Trescal offers comprehensive expertise in the field of testing, calibration and repair and has numerous accredited laboratories worldwide. By including Trescal in our Technology Center in Nuremberg, we as the Hoffmann Group provide the combined knowledge and tried-and-tested service of both companies for you.
Here are some important facts about our new partner we have summarised for you:
- Founded in 1999.
- Headquarters in Paris.
- In-demand partner for leading companies in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry, aerospace, the automotive industry, electronics, electricity and telecommunications.
- With more than 620 accreditations worldwide in 25 measurement variables, Trescal has a unique portfolio of accreditations.
Connected Metrology Free is so simple to use:
Register in Connected Metrology Free (you only need to do this once)
Please register on your first visit – you can then access all the information using your e-mail address. Please note that your eShop access credentialscannotbe used for this.
- Please be sure to enter your correct e-mail address and customer number. Only business e-mail addresses can be used for registration.
- Please also check your spam folder for the confirmation e-mail.
- As the final step, your account will be activated by an administrator of your organisation. This may take some time. You will be notified once your account has been activated.
- Recommended browsers: Firefox, Edge and Google Chrome.
Log in to Connected Metrology Free
Once you have registered, you can log in to Connected Metrology Free whenever you like.
- You can now sort all your calibration orders by order number and/or unique ID (scanned from measuring tool).
- You will also see the current status at a glance.
Find your calibration certificate by its job number and download it
Once your items have been calibrated, you can digitally call up your calibration certificate.
Calibration certificates are saved centrally in Connected Metrology Free and are available as a PDF for 10 years.
Your data is safe and secure with us
We take data protection very seriously. We guarantee that your data will be safe with us, and that we will not pass it on to any third party. For instance, we generate an additional supplementary sheet for the calibration certificate, which contains all the important information for you.
Do you have any further questions about our digital service platform?
Our Digital Team will be glad to assist you:
5 good reasons to regularly calibrate your tools
- Become faster and more accurate: with correctly calibrated measuring tools in next to no time.
- Reduce error-related costs: with reliable measuring tools, you can detect errors before they become a problem.
- Impress auditors: by complying with quality standards such as ISO 9001.
- Maintain your quality standards with ease: quality products require quality tools.
- Comply with the law: our service enables you to comply with the requirements arising from product, manufacturer and warranty liability, as well as the German Weights and Measures Act (Eichgesetz).
Calibration of new items: order calibrated measurement technology
When you purchase new items, you can choose between our factory calibration or the accredited calibration (e.g. DAkkS/BELAC calibration certificate). We make it convenient for you - we will send you your new items along with the relevant certificate. Simply add your preferred service to the product when you place your order in our eShop. If required, you can also add labelling directly when you order, meaning you can book all the services you need in one go.
Frequently asked questions about calibration
4 steps to the perfectly calibrated tool! Here’s how:
The process is extremely simple and also good for the environment. Everything is handled digitally, so there is no need to print out calibration certificates.
1. Request a free transport box
We will send you a free system box with foam inlay (measuring 45×35×30 cm) to ensure that your measuring tools and testing equipment are transported quickly and securely from your premises to our site and back again once they have been recalibrated.
Request by phone:
+49 911 6581- 6372
Or by e-mail:
calibration@hoffmann-group.com
2. Fill in the recalibration order and send the measuring tools to us free of charge
Fill in the recalibration order, place it in the transport box together with your measuring tools and testing equipment, and send the box to our Service Center in Nuremberg. You can ship the box free of charge thanks to the DHL shipping label (Germany only).
This process ensures that your order will be processed quickly and smoothly.
Hoffmann Supply Chain GmbH & Co. KG
ServiceCenter – Kalibrierservice
Poststraße 15b
90471 Nuremberg, Germany
3. Use our professional service
The experienced staff in our calibration laboratory recalibrate your measuring tools or testing equipment and send them back to you safely packaged.
You can track the current status of your testing equipment whenever you like in Connected Metrology Free.
4. Call up your digital calibration certificates
Your digital calibration certificates are saved centrally in Connected Metrology Free and can be called up as a PDF at any time for 10 years.
In addition to the official calibration certificate from our partner Trescal, you will receive an information sheet containing all important data.
Don’t take any chances – take advantage of the world’s most cutting-edge calibration equipment!
Calibration is an essential part of quality assurance. Compromising in this area can quickly become expensive: for example, in most cases the liability for defective products falls on the manufacturer. Get utmost peace of mind when you choose us as a partner for calibrating your measuring tools and testing equipment. We handle everything for you, ensuring safe transportation and that the calibration and recalibration conforms to the relevant standards. It goes without saying that we take into account all the regulations and standards of your company.
What we offer:
Calibration of new itemsRecalibration in the laboratoryRecalibration on siteConnected Metrology FreeExpert advice & contactDownloads
Recalibration in the laboratory: your measuring tools in the best hands
Do you want to have your existing measuring tools calibrated? No problem – we will gladly take care of this for you with our fast and precise service. Our calibration laboratory in Nuremberg stands ready to help you – it has the world’s most cutting-edge calibration equipment. Thanks to our comprehensive expertise and accreditations, we provide an audit-proof calibration service you can rely on.
You can rest assured that your measuring tools will be transported safely. Simply call or e-mail us to order a transport box from the Hoffmann Group. Further information is available in the next section.
Obtain the information you need quickly with Connected Metrology Free
With Connected Metrology Free, you have all the information you need to hand at all times. Discover the benefits now:
- Track the status of your measuring tools and testing equipment
- Call up and download digital calibration certificates and calibration reports whenever you like
- Very secure: we do not pass on any data
Downloads and information about our calibration service
Calibration service brochure
Discover our calibration service
Recalibration order
Delivery note for our recalibration service
ISO 9001 certificate
Trescal GmbH’s ISO 9001 calibration certificate
Measurement technology catalogue
Innovative products from strong brands
An accurate, careful process: your measuring tools’/testing equipment’s journey through our laboratory
Accuracy and care are the be all and end all for us. From goods receipt, preparation and laboratories to goods dispatch, your measuring tools are exclusively in the hands of our expert and specialist colleagues and partners within our logistics centre. In addition to decades of experience in calibrating measuring tools from various manufacturers, the expert team also has an extensive repertoire of accreditations. Here you can see which stations the measuring tools go through.
What are the differences between factory calibration and accredited calibration (DAkkS, BELAC)?
Accredited calibration (DAkkS/BELAC calibration certificate):
Accredited calibration laboratories are linked directly to national standards by means of reference standards. DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle or German Accreditation Body) and other European accreditation bodies assess, confirm and monitor the professional competence of these bodies as independent institutions. We ensure processes are reviewed on a regular basis and implement our calibration processes properly in terms of measurement, which means you can rely on your measuring results.
In addition to German accredited calibration laboratories, we also cooperate with e.g. Belgian accredited calibration laboratories so we can also issue the certificate of the Belgian accreditation body (BELAC certificate) in exceptional cases.
Thanks to multilateral agreements concluded by the ILAC and the EA and the accreditation bodies of the various countries, the DAkkS calibration certificates and BELAC calibration certificates are internationally recognised, valid and audit-proof. This avoids the need for costly multiple accreditations.
DAkkS accreditation certificate (PDF)Advantages of accredited calibration:
- Utmost reliability and the highest standard below national standards
- Valid/recognised internationally
- Subject to state regulation
- Can be traced back to national standard directly
- Mandatory for all companies in the automotive industry and its suppliers in accordance with the IATF 16949:2016 standard
When do I need an accredited calibration (DAkkS, BELAC)?
How often should measuring tools be calibrated?
What accreditations does Trescal have?
All common DAkkS calibrations that we already offer today can continue to be offered. With more than 780 accreditations worldwide in 28 measurement variables, Trescal has a unique portfolio of accreditations.
All laboratories adhere to the standard in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 without exception. This ensures that the calibrations can be traced back. Since quality is top priority for Trescal, the quality management systems are based on DIN EN ISO 9001 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025.
You can find all of Trescal’s accreditations in each country and location hereWhere can I find my calibration certificates?
To what address are the calibration certificates issued?
Is there still a flat-rate processing fee for an order value of less than 100 euros?
Are the assignment of a serial number and labelling of the measuring tool free?
Can you supply us loan boxes for transporting the measuring tools free of charge? How much do they cost?
How much does it cost to collect system boxes?
Save valuable time by using our pick-up and delivery service. By using our rental boxes, you can rest assured that your measuring tools will be transported quickly and reliably. Once your measuring tools arrive at our calibration laboratory, they are first prepared for the calibration and brought to the right temperature. During the calibration, the measuring tools are checked using specialised processes and, upon request, calibrated in accordance with VDI and DAkkS. The outcomes and potential deviations from the test standards are evaluated and documented in a calibration certificate. After the calibration, we send the item back to you safely, together with the calibration certificate.
Here you will find the right calibration service for you.
You send us your measuring tools via a free collection order. Once in the Goods Receipt department, they are recorded and transferred to our partner. From this point on, you can check the status of your measuring tools in Connected Metrology Free whenever you like.
Ready to start for the future!
We assign your tools a serial number free of charge using a Hoffmann unique ID.As different materials are subject to natural linear expansion, the measuring tools must be brought to the correct temperature before calibration. To guarantee that the calibration conforms to the relevant standards, we bring them to the correct temperature in our air-conditioned dimensional laboratory at precisely 20.0 (+/- 1) °C.
Our partner Trescal: experience and international expertise in one
Our new calibration laboratory is one of the most state-of-the-art in Europe. In Trescal, we have a partner by our side with accredited laboratories across the globe and wide-ranging expertise in testing, calibrations and repairs.
Trescal has been in demand as a partner since 1999 in the chemical and pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, electronics, electricity and telecommunications industries. With more than 620 accreditations in 25 measurement variables, Trescal gives us access to a unique portfolio.
Your measuring tools are securely packed and sent back to you free of charge (applies to orders worth €150 or more).
Recalibration on site: it couldn’t be simpler!
Our experienced technicians bring state-of-the-art calibration equipment right to your door and can tailor the service to your particular site so you can precisely calibrate your stationary measuring tools. Our on-site service eliminates prolonged downtimes and is ideal for equipment that is difficult to move – a key advantage that keeps you flexible and gives you peace of mind.
Our highly qualified staff have extensive accreditations and many years of experience from our laboratory, and provide reliable, audit-proof calibrations for your measuring tools. So sit back and relax – our quick, professional service comes directly to you!
The personal touch, always there for you: our measurement technology specialists
Our experienced measurement technology specialists will be pleased to provide expert advice that does not favour any specific manufacturer. Our central points of contact will gladly assist you with quotations or if you have questions about your order or delivery.
Digital measurement technology services and innovative measuring toolsAt the Hoffmann Group, new items can be ordered already calibrated. In this case, the new item will be delivered with a calibration certificate and, if you wish, registration for trendic® 3.5 measuring tool management. In addition to our new-item calibration and recalibration services in our calibration laboratory, we also provide an on-site calibration service for measuring devices, such as height gauges, measuring microscopes and torque wrenches.
To the brochureBroschüre ansehen (PDF)What are the differences between factory Calibration and DAKKS Calibration?
Akkreditierung In Germany’s largest calibration laboratory, it is not just DAkkS calibrations that are possible, but also factory calibrations.
In contrast to DAkkS calibration, factory calibration can only be traced back to the factory standard, and not to the national standard. As a result, on an international level, factory calibration is not recognised by every user.
Our accreditation by German accreditation body DAkkS allows you to have the greatest confidence in our services. We ensure our processes are reviewed on a regular basis and implement our measurement-related calibration processes properly, which means you can rely on your measuring results. The calibration guarantees traceability to the national standard. Sources of error such as hysteresis, repeatability and measurement deviation, as well as the expanded uncertainty of measurement and traceability are checked and documented. In terms of uncertainty of measurement, DAkkS calibration is, therefore, often more precise, more comprehensive and internationally recognised.
Advantages of DAkkS calibration:
- Very high reliability
- International validity
- Subject to state regulation
Manage measuring tools electronically
trendic® 3.5 – the new measuring tool management and calibration software – provides you with innovative possibilities. Through the use of a specially developed unique ID, measuring tools become “talking measuring tools” within the context of Industry 4.0. By scanning the code on a tool, trendic® 3.5 provides you with all the information about that particular measuring tool, which helps you to manage and observe relevant dates for the calibration work. trendic® 3.5 considerably reduces time and costs when it comes to measuring tool management.
FAQ
How often should measuring tools be calibrated?
It is usually up to the Quality Management department in a company to determine how often a measuring tool should be calibrated. As well as using cycles or frequency of use to determine the time of recalibration, it is advisable to have measuring tools calibrated after incidents, e.g. if they have been dropped.
When is DAkkS calibration necessary?
DAkkS calibration is necessary when the result of the calibration must be traceable to the national standard and be recognised on an international level. DAkkS calibration is also recognised in court. Furthermore, since September 2018, IATF 16949 prescribes DAkkS calibration for manufacturing activities in the automotive sector.
Beratungsgespräch Consulting
The Hoffmann Group provides you with everything from a single source: from choosing the right measuring tool through to advice on calibration. Our metrology specialists will be happy to provide you with advice at any time.
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