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Do I have to Calibrate?

Article Courtesy of: Master Calibrators Australia  Most instruments are typically subjected to some fairly rough treatment — bouncing around in the vehicle, dropped on site, knocked against hard objects, etc. Even if they’re treated carefully and not knocked about, changes in ambient temperatures, humidity levels and deteriorating component tolerances will cause a shift in any … Read more

Replacement Parts: Insulated Mats

We are thrilled to announce that among our wide range of replacement parts, we now also stock a full range of insulated mats and blankets. Our new IEC61111 standard range is light weight and a lot easier to carry around onsite, yet still providing you with the appropriate protection. They are super flexible and have … Read more

EWP Testing Pre-Test Guidelines

When booking your EWP in for testing with us, there are some important things to remember. To ensure the maximum probability of achieving a pass result for your EWP, it is important to present the unit in a clean and well prepared state, free of any visual damage prior to test. In accordance with the national … Read more

We’re now in Central Queensland!

Mobile Test ‘n’ Cal are excited to announce that we will now have a full time van servicing Central and North Queensland.

While we were already doing regular trips to this area, it is very exciting to now be able to provide our wonderful Central/North Qld customers with a more present and local service.

Mobile Test ‘n’ Cal welcomes Wayne Wicks, a Gladstone local with extensive experience as a testing and calibration technician, to the team. I’m sure he is a familiar face for some of you and we trust he will continue to exceed all of your expectations with his knowledge and experience in the field.

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Compliance in the Google Age

Since the inception of the Google age, compliance obligations have changed significantly. In the past, it was not unusual for some people to cut corners or do things in the wrong way unknowingly or in the hope that no one noticed. This attitude was particularly applicable to niche topics such as arc flash, testing and … Read more

Mobile Test ‘n’ Cal welcomes Volt Safety

We are excited to announce that Mobile Test ‘n’ Cal are now officially an authorised reseller of Volt Safety electrical safety products. This means that Mobile Test ‘n’ Cal will have a comprehensive catalogue of replacement equipment available to you. This means we can reduce even more of the downtime, inconvenience and cost associated with … Read more

ESO: ‘Unsafe electrical work will not go unpunished’

Recent prosecutions in Queensland’s Industrial Magistrates Court serve as a powerful reminder to those putting lives at risk by not working within the law. In one case, a laundry business was fined $5000 after a worker was burned when he contacted the live wires of a rigged up series test lamp. The business owner had … Read more