Magnetic Yokes
DO YOU KNOW THE CALIBRATION INTERVAL OF YOUR MAGNETIC YOKE?
Magnetic Yokes
– As per the Australian Standard 1171 the Maximum Verification Interval is 6 Months.
Test conducted by dead weight check of 4.5kg in AC Mode & 18kg in DC Mode.
According to MIL-STD-271 the Maximum Verification Interval is only 3 Months, for the same dead weight check.
Permanent Magnets
– As per the Australian Standard 1171 the Maximum Verification Interval is only 1 Month.
Test conducted by dead weight check of 18kg.
Permanent Magnets are for use Where AC is just not possible or as per agreed test specification when allowed.
SO, HOW LONG SINCE YOU VERIFIED YOUR MAGNETIC YOKE?
MAGNETIC YOKE CALIBRATIONS: calibrations of all yoke types are conducted by Magnetic Yokes.
BEST PRACTICE:
Test you magnetic yoke before each day’s work is our advice