Ship-In Calibration Service

Definition

Ship-in calibration is the service model used by Dynamic Measurement Systems for all calibration work. Customers ship their instruments to DMS’s Houston facility; technicians perform the full NIST-traceable calibration in the controlled environment of the in-house lab; the instrument and certificate are returned by carrier. The ship-in model is more accurate than mobile calibration performed in field conditions because the controlled lab environment eliminates vibration, temperature variation, and other factors that compromise precision reference measurements. It also allows DMS to maintain and protect their NIST-traceable reference standards, which cannot be transported safely to field sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Ship-In Calibration Service Matters

Ship-in calibration offers three advantages over field or on-site calibration: accuracy (controlled environment eliminates sources of error), consistency (every instrument goes through the same process with the same technicians), and traceability integrity (NIST reference standards remain in the protected lab environment where they perform correctly). The logistics are straightforward for most dynamometers and force gauges, which are compact enough to ship via standard carriers.

How Dynamic Measurement Uses It

DMS intentionally operates as a ship-in-only service to protect calibration quality. This keeps pricing competitive while maintaining lab-standard accuracy on every instrument. Expedited 24–48 hour service is available for time-critical recalibration. Contact DMS at 281-405-0606 or [email protected] for shipping instructions and to confirm turnaround timing.