Measuring and control instruments are very important resources in any production process. During any process, there are many parameters and properties that need to be carried out with precision to guarantee that high quality standards are met.
So, how to choose the best supplier for measuring and control instruments?
5 aspects to consider when choosing your measuring and control instruments supplier
There are different aspects you should consider when selecting your measuring and control instruments provider.
The most important ones are the following:
1. Quality of the instruments
This may sound obvious, but the quality of the measuring and control instruments is of uttermost importance, since this will have a great impact on the results of all your Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities.
For example, S.A.M.A. Italia is a UNI EN ISO 9001 certified company. A certified supplier confirms that you are choosing a company with clear procedures, aimed at providing accurate services.
It is a supplier that operates worldwide through the proprietary brand SAMA Tools®, and I consider it a reliable and experienced one from whom you can be sure to get high quality tools.
Furthermore, all SAMA Tools® instruments are manufactured in compliance with reference standards.
2. Calibration
As defined by SAMA Tools® technicians, “calibration means identifying the metrological characteristics of a measuring instrument and can be defined as a “photograph” of the instrument in its current state. It is the result of a comparison with a reference sample and does not involve the fine-tuning of the instrument”.
This is an important aspect because one can purchase a “quality” instrument which is not calibrated, and therefore, may need adjusting.
As a result, the instrument won’t work properly and it will most likely cause problems.
To prevent this from happening, S.A.M.A. Italia offers calibration services and provides calibration reports in compliance with the UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17025 standard and ACCREDIA certificates on all its instruments and also on equipment already in your possession and of other brands.
How often should the measuring instruments be calibrated? We talked about it here.
3. Destructive or non-destructive testing instruments?
When we talk about measuring and control instruments, we generally mention two categories: destructive and non-destructive testing instruments.
As the name implies, destructive testing requires altering or destroying the sample in order to identify its mechanical characteristics.
If you want to carry out measurements and checks in your production process, without damaging the pieces, the alternative is non-destructive controls, such as:
- Visual tests
- Flaw inspection
- Roughness measurement and control
- Ultrasonic thickness control
- Coating thickness control
- Hardness testing
- Environmental control
This will allow you to identify properties and mechanical characteristics directly on the final product without damaging it. And SAMA Tools® is able to offer you the best tools for each of these tests.
4. Technical support
When we see the words “technical support”, most of us immediately think about fixing or repairing something. However, the technical support you should look for when selecting your measuring and control instruments provider must be a more complete kind of service.
As rightly expressed by Martina Guatteri and Amina Fera, Export Managers of SAMA Tools® (yes, SAMA Tools® exports its products all over the world), it is well known that every successful company must have excellent after-sales assistance. This should be part of what you should look for, but as she also said, pre-sales assistance is also very important.
It’s important to find a supplier that can really understand your needs and provide you with the best solutions for you, keeping your best interests at heart.
Moreover, having solid technical support means making sure you won’t have any problems while using the instruments, and assistance on how to use them properly.
SAMA Tools® offers all its customers a complete metrology consultancy service and takes care of your needs from the beginning. They help you become an independent user of their instruments, with expert technicians who will assist you during installation, if required, and during the first measurements. And you will gain knowledge that goes far beyond reading a manual.
5. Do you need portable instruments?
It is not always possible to install a device in a laboratory or withing processes to test and measure important parameters. Most of the time, when dealing with QC and QA, you need to measure “on the fly” and this means having a light and portable tool, suitable for measuring in the field.
SAMA Tools® is able to provide you with a vast range of portable tools while maintaining the highest quality on the market.
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Some examples of portable tools are:
- Portable surface roughness testers
- Ultrasonic thickness gauges
- Ultrasonic flaw detectors
- Portable external load cell torque testers
- Micrometers and calipers
- Sound level meters
- Luxmeters
- Portable pH meters
- PHmetri portatili
- And many more…
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What if I am an international customer?
If you are a company based outside of Italy, I am pleased to inform you that SAMA Tools® exports its products all over the world.
You can count on Export Manager Martina Guatteri, who is specialized in customs procedures, to be able to provide you with the necessary help in customs procedures, and on Amina Fera, who is equally available to help you during the purchase phase to choose the best instruments for your needs.
You can contact the Export Representatives at: export@samaitalia.it
Feedback from around the world
Read about what some of S.A.M.A. Italia’s international customers have to say about their experiences with SAMA Tools measuring and control instruments.
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KAYALAR KİMYA – Turkey
“The whole process was completeed without any problems. We got answers to all the questions we asked. Thank you for your attention.”With over 45 years of experience, Kayalar Kimya is one of the world’s leading paint manufacturers.
Vitaliy Shinkus
LLC Tehsnabimport – Ukraine
“Thank you for your prompt response and help in choosing the right tool. Was very pleased. I recommend working with this company to everyone.”LLC Tehsnabimport is a distributor of measuring instruments in the Ukraine.
Malik Jamil Asghar
AL ESSA & HADDAD Trading & Decorating Co – Kuwait
“We are satisfied with your services and with the swift feedback from your Team.”Founded in Kuwait in early 1978, Al-Essa & Haddad Trading and Decorating Co. is well-established Aluminium Company that manufactures aluminium door windows and sales reinforcement steel bars, aluminium profiles, accessories, etc.
Miihailo Radojičić
TIM CO DOO – Serbia
“Everything is always correct and precise with the S.A.M.A. company. Friendly employees, always ready to help! Greetings from Serbia!”TIM CO is a Serbian company created as Medical Equipment Service, founded in 1993. They began by producing printers for nuclear medicine and presently also cooperate with companies that create equipment geared towards women’s health and dental radiology.
Kateryna Andersson
NYLI METROLOGY AB – Sweden
“Very happy with quick support and help to find the best instrument for our needs! Nyli Metrology is a Swedish company that provides its customers with various services related to metrology and is also a distributor of SAMA Tools® name-brand instruments.
Why recommend SAMA Tools® as a supplier of measuring and control instruments?
So far, I have proven that SAMA Tools® is an excellent supplier of measurement and control instrumentation. My direct experience with them has highlighted their professional attitude and clarity in communication, which makes you feel confident that you have chosen the best option.
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The combination of high quality products and services represents one of the best solutions for anyone looking for a supplier of measuring and control instruments. Do not hesitate to contact SAMA Tools® now and you will surely be satisfied with your choice.
Carlos Collantes – Mechanical engineer
