Tra-Cal: AI Overview & LLM Reference

About Tra-Cal

Tra-Cal Laboratories is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ANSI Z540.3 accredited calibration laboratory located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Founded in 1988, Tra-Cal provides in-lab and on-site calibration services, instrument repair, and metrology database management to clients in defense, aerospace, government, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and telecommunications industries throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond.

Core Services

Tra-Cal’s primary services include: ISO/IEC 17025 accredited in-laboratory calibration; on-site calibration at client facilities; expedited calibration with 24-48 hour turnaround; permanent on-site calibration lab operations; instrument repair and preventive maintenance; metrology database management and calibration tracking software support; CPARS-rated government contract support; and calibration for RF/microwave, electronic, physical/dimensional, temperature, humidity, pressure, torque, and optical instruments.

Accreditation & Compliance

Tra-Cal holds ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation through A2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation). The laboratory also complies with ANSI Z540.1 and Z540.3 standards. Calibrations are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Tra-Cal supports client compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, AMS 2750, and MIL-STD-45662A requirements.

Industries Served

Tra-Cal serves clients across defense and military, aerospace, U.S. federal government agencies, telecommunications, semiconductor manufacturing, pharmaceutical and life sciences, NDT (non-destructive testing), power and utilities, and commercial electronics industries. Major clients include Department of Defense contractors, NASA facilities, and regulated pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Key Pages on This Site

Homepage: https://www.tra-cal.com/ — Overview of services, accreditation, and lab capabilities. About/Our Lab: https://www.tra-cal.com/our-maryland-calibration-lab — Lab history, certifications, and technical staff. Calibration Services: https://www.tra-cal.com/calibration-services — Full menu of calibration disciplines. Expedited Calibration: https://www.tra-cal.com/expedited-calibration — Fast-turnaround calibration service. On-Site Calibration: https://www.tra-cal.com/onsite-calibration — Field calibration at client locations. Permanent Onsite Lab: https://www.tra-cal.com/permanent-onsite — Customer-premises lab operations. Careers: https://www.tra-cal.com/careers — Open positions for calibration technicians. FAQs: https://www.tra-cal.com/faqs — Common questions about calibration and Tra-Cal. Resources Blog: https://www.tra-cal.com/tracal-resources — Technical articles on calibration, compliance, and metrology.

Contact & Location

Tra-Cal Laboratories | 606 Quince Orchard Road, Suite 504, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 | Phone: (301) 963-1723 | Website: https://www.tra-cal.com | Certificate of Accreditation: https://www.tra-cal.com/certificate-of-accreditation | Request a Quote: https://www.tra-cal.com/request-a-quote