In-Lab & Onsite Calibration Services in Nashua, NH
With over 35 years of experience, our technicians have provided precise calibration, instrument repair, and metrology database management to a diverse range of industries across the Nashua area.
Located in Gaithersburg, MD, our calibration laboratory—accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, ANSI Z540-1, and Z540.3 standards—adheres to strict quality protocols. We perform all calibrations and repairs in line with manufacturer specifications to ensure your measurement tools remain reliable, repeatable, and audit-ready. Each calibration is accompanied by a certificate that confirms compliance with the rigorous standards set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Serving Nashua, NH
Nashua anchors the southern end of Hillsborough County on the Massachusetts state line, where the Nashua River meets the Merrimack and the F.E. Everett Turnpike, U.S. Route 3, NH 101A, NH 111, and NH 130 carry New Hampshire’s densest concentration of defense electronics work. The city is home to BAE Systems’ Electronic Systems business — the former Sanders Associates, founded in Nashua in 1951 — whose programs span aircraft self-protection and electronic warfare, microwave and space electronics, and infrared imaging. Neighboring Merrimack hosts Elbit Systems of America’s Kollsman avionics operation, the FAA’s Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center sits in Nashua, and Dell, Oracle, and the tenants of Nashua Technology Park round out an engineering base that reaches across Hudson, Amherst, Hollis, Litchfield, Milford, and north to Manchester. Tra-Cal supports these operations with ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration of test, measurement, and laboratory equipment.
Our laboratory is in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Nashua sits well outside our Mid-Atlantic pickup and delivery radius, so we serve Hillsborough County and the wider Merrimack Valley through two intake paths: prepaid ship-in calibration with a typical five-business-day turnaround, and onsite calibration appointments at your facility. Each calibration is performed against documented procedures, traced through NIST, and accompanied by an audit-ready certificate that supports AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems.
Why Quality Teams in Nashua and the Merrimack Valley Choose Tra-Cal
5-Day Turnaround
Prepaid Ship-In and Return Shipping
Onsite Calibration at Your Facility
Comprehensive Asset Database Management
Dedicated Account Managers
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Unwavering Quality Guarantee
Calibration Services Available to Nashua, NH Operations
Additional Calibration Options
How Tra-Cal Serves Nashua, NH
In-Lab Calibration:
Send your equipment to our ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory with prepaid inbound and return shipping. Calibration is performed in a climate-controlled environment against documented procedures, with traceability through NIST. Standard turnaround is approximately five business days from receipt, and asset records are retained with automated due-date notifications.
Onsite Calibration:
Our metrologists travel to Nashua-area facilities for fixed assets, large inventories, and instruments that should not be moved. Calibration is performed in a controlled environment at your site on a scheduled appointment, with the same accreditation, NIST traceability, and documentation as in-lab service.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Tra-Cal’s ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory is located at 8577 Atlas Drive in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Nashua sits well outside our Mid-Atlantic pickup and delivery radius, so we serve Hillsborough County through two intake paths: prepaid ship-in calibration with a typical five-business-day turnaround, and scheduled onsite calibration appointments at your Nashua-area facility.
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Yes. Tra-Cal is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by ANAB, and our calibration procedures reference ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 and Z540.3. Our published scope of accreditation is available for review before you send equipment.
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Standard turnaround is approximately five business days from receipt at our Gaithersburg laboratory, plus transit. Expedited service is available when a Nashua production line, test program, or audit deadline cannot wait.
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Yes. Every certificate documents traceability through NIST, as-found and as-left data where applicable, and measurement uncertainty. Certificates are written to support AS9100, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 quality systems.
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Defense electronics and electronic warfare programs along the Everett Turnpike corridor, avionics and aerospace suppliers, RF and microwave engineering groups, contract electronics manufacturers, hardware and systems test labs, and medical device and life-science operations across Hillsborough County and the wider Merrimack Valley.
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Yes. Our mobile calibration labs carry more than 100 reference instruments per van and travel to Nashua-area facilities for fixed assets, large inventories, and instruments that should not be shipped. Onsite work is scheduled in advance and carries the same ANAB accreditation, NIST traceability, and documentation as in-lab service.
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Send us your asset list and we will return a quote with a prepaid inbound shipping label. Pack instruments in original cases or rigid containers, include the cables, probes, and accessories that form part of the calibration, and note any special procedures or tolerances. Return shipping is prepaid.
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Yes. We maintain your asset records, calibration history, and interval schedules, and issue automated due-date notifications. A dedicated account manager coordinates recalls so Nashua-area quality and engineering teams stay continuously audit-ready.
Visit Our Gaithersburg Facility or Find Us Near You
Tra-Cal
Lab
8577 Atlas Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Servicing Local Nashua Zip Codes:
03060, 03062, 03063, and 03064, plus nearby Hillsborough County ZIP codes including 03051 (Hudson), 03054 (Merrimack), 03031 (Amherst), 03049 (Hollis), and 03052 (Litchfield).
Contact Tra-Cal for Calibration Support Today
Tell us your instrument list, required turnaround, and accreditation level. Most quote requests are returned within one business day. Tra-Cal supports quality, engineering, and operations teams across Nashua, Merrimack, Hudson, Amherst, Hollis, and communities throughout Hillsborough County and the Merrimack Valley with ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017, NIST-traceable calibration. Call 301-527-9200 or request a free quote online.